Premier League: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Much more than mere points are at stake when Arsenal clash in a derby with rivals Chelsea in Premier League on Sunday at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal approach round 29 as number 2 in the Premier League table with 55 points on their account so far. With 28 rounds behind them, Chelsea have amassed 49 points, placing them as number 4 in the standings.

Team form: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Arsenal managed to beat PSV Eindhoven 1-7, before drawing 1-1 with Manchester United. Most recently, they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven. Arsenal won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored ten and conceded five goals.

Chelsea Form

In their last three matches, Chelsea first beat FC Copenhagen 1-2, then Leicester by 1-0 and finally FC Copenhagen by 1-0. Chelsea are winless in their last six away games in the Premier League, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded 11 goals while scoring three themselves.

Betting facts for Arsenal and Chelsea

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Arsenal and Chelsea. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Mikel Merino is the most prolific Premier League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Chelsea look to Pedro Neto, hoping he can add to his current total of two Premier League goals in his latest games.

Popular markets: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Full-time result

Arsenal won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Chelsea won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run. Arsenal have beaten Chelsea in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Arsenal scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Astonishingly, Chelsea scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, Arsenal scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in eight of their last 10 games. Arsenal have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Chelsea.

Total goals

Arsenal saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in eight of the last ten matches that Chelsea played across all tournaments. They scored 1.6 times on average in the process.