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Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
3 1
Full Time
Sat 26 Dec 2020 · 17:30 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FCPremier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Simon Bennett

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Chelsea FC H 3–1 W
19 Dec Everton FC A 1–2 L
16 Dec Southampton FC H 1–1 D
13 Dec Burnley FC H 0–1 L
10 Dec Dundalk FC A 4–2 W
06 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Arsenal FC A 1–3 L
21 Dec West Ham United FC H 3–0 W
15 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
12 Dec Everton FC A 0–1 L
08 Dec FK Krasnodar H 1–1 D
05 Dec Leeds United FC H 3–1 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)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts). Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC are looking to make home advantage count against Chelsea FC.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kurt Zouma made 319 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Arsenal FC in their trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact .
  • 16' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pablo Mari.
  • 21' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 31' 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 Callum Hudson-Odoi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 34' GOAL! Alexandre Lacazette fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 39' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 44' A stunning finish from Granit Xhaka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Jorginho gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Mateo Kovacic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' What composure from Bukayo Saka! The England international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 61' Hector Bellerin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 65' Arsenal FC make a change. Emile Smith Rowe trudges off to be replaced by Joe Willock on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
  • 71' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Martinelli has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Pepe to step up.
  • 73' Thiago Silva catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
  • 74' Kai Havertz gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces N'Golo Kante and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 83' A moment of madness from Kieran Tierney on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Arsenal FC will be frustrated.
  • 85' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tammy Abraham makes no mistake. 3-1!
  • 90' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 90 minute. Alexandre Lacazette leaves to be changed by Shkodran Mustafi.
  • Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.96 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + Arsenal FC or Draw 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC43% Draw34% Chelsea FC23%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Chelsea FC
57%
Arsenal FC or Chelsea FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arsenal FC25% Draw60% Chelsea FC15%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.1%
1 – 0
17.2%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
11.7%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
2.6%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
1%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 11% 85%
-1.5 15% 85%
-1 15% 24% 61%
-0.5 39% 61%
+0.5 77% 23%
+1 77% 16% 7%
+1.5 93% 7%
+2 93% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
51%
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
39%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.