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Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC, Europe 2018-19 FINAL

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
4 1
Full Time
Wed 29 May 2019 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FCEurope .

Match Details

  • Referee Daniele Orsato
  • Referee Lorenzo Manganelli
  • Referee Gianluca Rocchi
  • Referee Massimiliano Irrati
  • Referee Filippo Meli
4 games this season 🟨 4.3/game 15.5 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 May Arsenal FC H 4–1 W
12 May Leicester City FC A 0–0 D
09 May Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–1 D
05 May Watford FC H 3–0 W
02 May Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D
28 Apr Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 May Chelsea FC A 1–4 L
12 May Burnley FC A 3–1 W
09 May Valencia CF A 4–2 W
05 May Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–1 D
02 May Valencia CF H 3–1 W
28 Apr Leicester City FC A 0–3 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The 32-year-old Emerson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maurizio Sarri will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Laurent Koscielny is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Arsenal FC.
  • 25' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' Mesut Ozil has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' 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.
  • 49' Olivier Giroud has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
  • 54' Alex Iwobi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arsenal FC tonight.
  • 56' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Pedro gets a Yellow card.
  • 60' GOAL! Pedro fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 65' What a strike from Eden Hazard! The score is 3-0.
  • 66' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Nacho Monreal by Matteo Guendouzi on 66 minute.
  • 67' Alex Iwobi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Torreira at the 67 minute mark.
  • 68' Andreas Christensen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 68.
  • 69' Goal! Alex Iwobi scores his 29 goal in 414 matches.
  • 71' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Pedro by Willian on 71 minute.
  • 72' The Belgium Eden Hazard breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 4-1!
  • 76' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 76 minute. Mateo Kovacic leaves to be changed by Ross Barkley.
  • 77' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Mesut Ozil has done his job and it is now time for Joe Willock to step up.
  • 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 87' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 89' Davide Zappacosta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eden Hazard at the 89 minute mark.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Arsenal FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.97 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC52% Draw24% Arsenal FC24%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Arsenal FC
48%
Chelsea FC or Arsenal FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC38% Draw41% Arsenal FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 14% 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% 70%
-1 30% 21% 49%
-0.5 51% 49%
+0.5 75% 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
27%
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
15%

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