Chelsea and Arsenal face off in an intriguing Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge on November 10, 2024. Both teams have been struggling to find consistent form, making this a pivotal clash as they each aim to avoid a further slip in the standings. Arsenal has a slight edge in recent head-to-head meetings, but Chelsea’s home advantage and recent performances offer them hope.
Key Stats & Insights
- Chelsea’s Home Form: Chelsea has covered the Asian Handicap 0.0 line in 7 of their last 10 home games, with +103 odds available for this bet.
- Arsenal’s Away Struggles: Arsenal has not won in their last three away games and has failed to cover the 0.0 line in consecutive away matches.
- Recent Head-to-Head: Arsenal holds a favorable record with seven wins in the last 10 encounters, including a commanding 5-0 win at home in April.
Team Form and Performance
Chelsea
Chelsea has shown mixed results recently, with five wins, two draws, and three losses in their last ten league games. They managed a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in their previous league outing, demonstrating resilience. This was followed by an 8-0 thrashing of Noah in the Conference League, highlighting Chelsea’s potential firepower. They’re averaging two goals per game but have had occasional defensive lapses.
Top scorers like Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson have been productive, with Palmer netting seven goals. Injury doubts surround Palmer, which could impact Chelsea’s attacking options, while Omari Kellyman remains out.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s form has faltered with three consecutive league games without a win, including a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle and a recent Champions League loss to Inter Milan. Arsenal’s attack has struggled to convert, with an average of just 1.7 goals per game in recent outings.
Bukayo Saka remains a key playmaker, leading in assists, while Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli contribute in attack. Defensive absences, including Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney, could pose challenges for the Gunners.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-3-3): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Lavia; Palmer, Jackson, Neto
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli; Trossard
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Chelsea Win: +200
- Arsenal Win: +137.5
- Draw: +240
- Asian Handicap Chelsea 0.0: +103
- Correct Score Prediction (Chelsea 1-0): +850
Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds for a high-scoring affair, but recent form suggests a tight, potentially low-scoring game. A 0-0 or 1-1 draw is also a popular prediction based on the teams’ recent defensive displays.
Prediction
Chelsea’s inconsistency and Arsenal’s recent struggles indicate a close contest. With Chelsea’s home advantage and Arsenal’s recent away issues, a draw seems likely. The Asian Handicap 0.0 on Chelsea at +103 offers value, as does the correct score bet of a Chelsea 1-0 win at +850 for risk-takers.
Prediction: Draw 1-1
Best Bet: Chelsea Asian Handicap 0.0 @ +103
Value Bet: Correct score 1-0 Chelsea @ +850