Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #8 |
| 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
Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC has kicked off!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' 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 Reece James suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alexandre Lacazette is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
- 16' Goal! Emile Smith Rowe scores his 30 goal in 414 matches.
- 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
- 26' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' Arsenal FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Billy Gilmour is withdrawn and Callum Hudson-Odoi gets his opportunity.
- 51' Olivier Giroud is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
- 56' The travelling Arsenal FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pablo Mari, as he is very good at scoring at Stamford Bridge with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Kai Havertz departs to be replaced by Olivier Giroud.
- 66' Olivier Giroud is replacing Kai Havertz for the Chelsea FC side.
- 71' It looks surprising Chelsea FC does not make any changes. Martin Odegaard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' Hector Bellerin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Chelsea FC so far.
- 78' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 78 minute. Azpilicueta leaves to be changed by Hakim Ziyech.
- 79' A change in the Arsenal FC ranks — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang exits the field as Alexandre Lacazette enters on 79.
- 84' Chelsea FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's shape.
- 88' Calum Chambers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hector Bellerin at the 88 minute mark.
- 90' Arsenal FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- With this win, Arsenal FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 1
-
28
Azpilicueta ↓ Hakim Ziyech 78'
- 15
- 19
- 24
- 6
-
29
Kai Havertz ↓ Olivier Giroud 65'
- 10
- 23
Bench
- 3
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↑ 65'
- 33
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 46'
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↑ 78'
- 16
- 11
- 55
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 16
- 14
- 32
- 11
- 6
- 18
- 22
- 3
-
7
Bukayo Saka ↓ Hector Bellerin 66'
Bench
-
2
Hector Bellerin ↑ 66'
-
9
Alexandre Lacazette ↑ 79'
- 12
- 17
- 33
- 21
- 19
- 8
- 35
Coach
Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
| Emile Smith Rowe | 2 |
| Eden Hazard | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.51
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 1.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Arsenal FC
73%
Chelsea FC or Arsenal FC
58%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
1.2%
2 – 2
1.1%
1 – 3
0.8%
3 – 0
0.6%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 17% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 22% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✗
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.