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' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Sokratis Papastathopoulos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 414 appearances.
- 14' GOAL! Alexandre Lacazette fires home to make it 1-0!
- 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 29' Arsenal FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
- 34' 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.
- 37' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for David Luiz.
- 39' GOAL! Laurent Koscielny scores on 39. Assisted by Sokratis Papastathopoulos
- 44' Arsenal FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chelsea FC's shape.
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. Arsenal FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' The 25-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' Lucas Torreira, a Uruguay , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 63' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Mateo Kovacic exits the field as Ross Barkley enters on 63.
- 67' The Arsenal FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Ramsey departs to be replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
- 68' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Alex Iwobi comes on to replace Alexandre Lacazette.
- 72' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Mohamed El Neny on, Hector Bellerin off on 72 minutes.
- 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Olivier Giroud suffering a number of foals already.
- 80' Callum Hudson-Odoi gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Pedro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ross Barkley.
- Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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.