Wednesday , 26 August 2026

Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
1 0
Full Time
Sun 16 Mar 2025 · 13:30 UTC Emirates Stadium 60,311 HT 45' · FT 45'
Mikel Merino 20' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FCPremier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Assistant 1 Lee Betts
  • Assistant 2 James Mainwaring
8 games this season 🟨 0.0/game 3.1 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Chelsea FC H 1–0 W
12 Mar PSV H 2–2 D
09 Mar Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
04 Mar PSV A 7–1 W
26 Feb Nottingham Forest FC A 0–0 D
22 Feb West Ham United FC H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Arsenal FC A 0–1 L
09 Mar Leicester City FC H 1–0 W
25 Feb Southampton FC H 4–0 W
22 Feb Aston Villa FC A 1–2 L
14 Feb Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–3 L
08 Feb Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Arsenal FC Chelsea FC
#2 Position #6
3 Points 3
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
3 Scored 3
0 Conceded 2
+3 GD +1
3.00 PPG 3.00
100% Win % 100%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season

Arsenal FC are 2nd (3 pts). Chelsea FC are 6th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arsenal FC
0-15
1/
16-30
1/
31-45
/
46-60
1/
61-75
/
76+
/
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
1/
16-30
/1
31-45
1/
46-60
1/1
61-75
/
76+
/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC
Martin Odegaard 1 G
Kai Havertz 1 G
Bukayo Saka 1 G
Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 1 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 1 G 1 A
Morgan Rogers 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal FC face off against Chelsea FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chelsea FC backline.
  • 20' Assisted by Martin Odegaard with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mikel Merino makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' That is a card for Chelsea FC. Levi Colwill will be fuming at that decision.
  • 35' Arsenal FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' William Saliba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 50' Chelsea FC come into this ranked 4 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 52' Pedro Neto picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 54' Gabriel was booked on 54.
  • 58' Thomas Partey is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
  • 59' The referee has no hesitation. Wesley Fofana is booked for Chelsea FC — card on 59.
  • 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
  • 65' The referee calls foul for Martin Odegaard. He receives a card.
  • 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 75' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 76' Kiernan Dewsbury Hall gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Christopher Nkunku and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' The Arsenal FC bench stirs into life. Martinelli is withdrawn and Ethan Nwaneri gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Chelsea FC! Romeo Lavia comes on to replace Reece James.
  • 86' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Benoit Badiashile exits the field as Tosin Adarabioyo enters on 86.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Martin Odegaard as he leaves the pitch. Kieran Tierney steps in for Arsenal FC.
  • Another three points for Arsenal FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.26 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.38 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC81% Draw12% Chelsea FC7%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes30% 0% No70%
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Chelsea FC
19%
Arsenal FC or Chelsea FC
88%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC70% Draw27% Chelsea FC3%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
15.1%
2 – 0
14.5%
4 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
Actual
5 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.6%
2 – 1
5.1%
4 – 1
4.7%
6 – 0
4.4%
0 – 0
3.6%
1 – 1
3.6%
5 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 53% 47%
-2 53% 21% 26%
-1.5 74% 26%
-1 74% 16% 10%
-0.5 90% 10%
+0.5 98% 2%
+1 98% 2% 0%
+1.5 100% 0%
+2 100% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
69%
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
5%

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