Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Stuart Attwell
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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' 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
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 34
- 25
- 2
- 16
- 9
-
32
Emile Smith Rowe ↓ Joe Willock 65'
- 22
- 3
- 7
-
35
Martinelli ↓ Nicolas Pepe 71'
Bench
-
20
Shkodran Mustafi ↑ 90'
- 15
- 30
- 14
- 17
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↑ 71'
- 13
- 8
-
28
Joe Willock ↑ 65'
Coach
Arteta
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Jorginho 46'
-
7
N'Golo Kante ↓ Kai Havertz 74'
- 9
- 15
- 19
- 24
- 6
- 16
- 10
- 11
Bench
-
5
Jorginho ↑ 46'
- 2
- 1
- 28
- 18
- 33
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 46'
-
29
Kai Havertz ↑ 74'
- 23
Coach
Frank Lampard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Tammy Abraham | 2 |
| Leandro Trossard | 2 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Azpilicueta | 2 |
| Ben White | 2 |
| Martinelli | 2 |
Head to Head
Arsenal FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

