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

Premier League · 2020-21
Chelsea FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Wed 12 May 2021 · 19:15 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Thomas Partey

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee Darren Cann
  • Referee Simon Long
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Andre Marriner

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 10 27
2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 10 22
3 Manchester City FC 10 21
4 Liverpool FC 10 18
5 Chelsea FC 10 16
6 Everton FC 10 16
7 AFC Bournemouth 10 15
8 Brentford FC 10 14
9 Leeds United FC 10 14
10 Aston Villa FC 10 13
11 Tottenham Hotspur FC 10 12
12 Newcastle United FC 10 12
13 Hull City AFC 10 11
14 Ipswich Town FC 10 11
15 Fulham FC 10 10
16 Nottingham Forest FC 10 9
17 Coventry City FC 10 9
18 Manchester United FC 10 8
19 Sunderland AFC 10 8
20 Crystal Palace FC 10 7

Head-to-Head

4
4
11
Chelsea FC 19 games · Avg 3.2 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC 2020-12-26 Arsenal FC 3–1 Chelsea FC 2020-08-01 Arsenal FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2020-01-21 Chelsea FC 2–2 Arsenal FC 2019-12-29 Arsenal FC 1–2 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Arsenal FC H 0–1 L
08 May Manchester City FC A 2–1 W
05 May Real Madrid CF H 2–0 W
01 May Fulham FC H 2–0 W
27 Apr Real Madrid CF A 1–1 D
24 Apr West Ham United FC A 1–0 W
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Chelsea FC A 1–0 W
09 May West Bromwich Albion FC H 3–1 W
06 May Villarreal CF H 0–0 D
02 May Newcastle United FC A 2–0 W
29 Apr Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
23 Apr Everton FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Chelsea FC Arsenal FC
#5 Position #1
16 Points 27
10 Played 10
5 / 1 / 4 W / D / L 9 / 0 / 1
19 Scored 15
16 Conceded 5
+3 GD +10
1.60 PPG 2.70
50% Win % 90%

Key Stats

68% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
70% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Chelsea FC are 5th (16 pts). Arsenal FC are 1st (27 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
7/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 5 G 3 A
Morgan Rogers 5 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 3 G 3 A
Pedro Neto 3 G 1 A
Jordan Henderson 2 G 1 A
Arsenal FC
Martin Odegaard 3 G
Kai Havertz 3 G
Bukayo Saka 3 G
Bruno Guimaraes 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC get this one started.
  • 5' Pablo Mari has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' Billy Gilmour is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Chelsea FC so far.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 16' Arsenal FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Emile Smith Rowe on 16.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' Thiago Silva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 31 cards already picked up this season.
  • 31' Arsenal FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Martin Odegaard scoring 1 goals.
  • 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Chilwell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Arsenal FC.
  • 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Billy Gilmour is replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi.
  • 51' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
  • 56' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 65' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Kai Havertz has done his job and it is now time for Olivier Giroud to step up.
  • 66' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Kai Havertz is withdrawn and Olivier Giroud gets his opportunity.
  • 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 78' Azpilicueta makes way for Hakim Ziyech at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 79' Alexandre Lacazette gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 88' Calum Chambers has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hector Bellerin on 88 minute.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Thomas Partey is booked for Arsenal FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Odegaard 3
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 3
Kai Havertz 3
Azpilicueta 2
Ben White 2
Martinelli 2
Alexandre Lacazette 2
Bukayo Saka 2

Head to Head

2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC 2020-12-26 Arsenal FC 3–1 Chelsea FC 2020-08-01 Arsenal FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2020-01-21 Chelsea FC 2–2 Arsenal FC 2019-12-29 Arsenal FC 1–2 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-05-08 Manchester City FC 1–2 Chelsea FC W 2021-05-05 Chelsea FC 2–0 Real Madrid CF W 2021-05-01 Chelsea FC 2–0 Fulham FC W 2021-04-27 Real Madrid CF 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2021-04-24 West Ham United FC 0–1 Chelsea FC W

Arsenal FC Form

2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC W 2021-05-09 Arsenal FC 3–1 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2021-05-06 Arsenal FC 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2021-05-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Arsenal FC W 2021-04-29 Villarreal CF 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-04-23 Arsenal FC 0–1 Everton FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC27% Draw29% Arsenal FC44%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Arsenal FC
73%
Chelsea FC or Arsenal FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC17% Draw49% Arsenal FC34%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
9.8%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
4.7%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 14% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 24% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

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