Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | West Ham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 26 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #17 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts). Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC is underway.
- 5' Arsenal FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Eden Hazard needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 14' Brilliant from the ! Alexandre Lacazette makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 14.
- 19' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' A moment of madness from David Luiz on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 39' What composure from Laurent Koscielny! The France international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' Kepa Arrizabalaga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' Chelsea FC have won 654 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Mateo Kovacic is withdrawn and Ross Barkley gets his opportunity.
- 67' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 67 minute. Aaron Ramsey leaves to be changed by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
- 68' The Arsenal FC bench stirs into life. Alexandre Lacazette is withdrawn and Alex Iwobi gets his opportunity.
- 72' Arsenal FC make a change. Hector Bellerin trudges off to be replaced by Mohamed El Neny on 72 minutes.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 80' Chelsea FC make a change. Pedro trudges off to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi on 80 minutes.
- 85' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ross Barkley.
- Full Time. Arsenal FC beats Chelsea FC
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 11
- 19
- 6
- 34
- 2
- 31
- 8
- 9
- 14
Bench
- 10
-
17
Alex Iwobi ↑ 68'
-
4
Mohamed El Neny ↑ 72'
- 1
- 18
- 20
-
15
Ainsley Maitland-Niles ↑ 67'
Coach
Unai Emery
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Ross Barkley 63'
- 5
- 2
- 1
- 28
- 3
-
22
Willian ↓ Olivier Giroud 68'
- 7
- 10
- 30
-
11
Pedro ↓ Callum Hudson-Odoi 80'
Bench
- 13
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↑ 68'
- 27
- 33
- 44
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 80'
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 63'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Ben White | 2 |
| Martinelli | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
Arsenal FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Chelsea FC
52%
Arsenal FC or Chelsea FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.4%
1 – 0
21.4%
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
2.6%
0 – 2
2.2%
3 – 1
2.1%
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 28% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 12% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.