Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
6 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 5.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 17 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Apr | Southampton FC | A | 6–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Chelsea FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 16 Apr | Southampton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | Aston Villa FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Chelsea FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #2 |
| 7 | Points | 12 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 8 |
| 12 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 2.40 |
| 40% | Win % | 80% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
60%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Chelsea FC are 10th (7 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 2 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 1 G | |
| Romeo Lavia | 1 G |
Arsenal FC
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 G |
| Kai Havertz | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stamford Bridge will turn into a battlefield for Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC.
- 5' With 1 assists to his name this season, Gabriel Magalhaes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 13' Eddie Nketiah has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 17' A goal from the Germany international Timo Werner! He fires home on 17 to make it 1-1!
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' Emile Smith Rowe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Arsenal FC are in front.
- 32' A goal from the Spain international Azpilicueta! He fires home on 32 to make it 2-2!
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thiago Silva is hanging Andreas Christensen on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' 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 Nuno Tavares suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' The England Eddie Nketiah breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 2-3!
- 60' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Romelu Lukaku exits the field as Kai Havertz enters on 60.
- 61' A tactical swap from Chelsea FC — Kai Havertz on, Romelu Lukaku off on 61 minutes.
- 65' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Malang Sarr gets a Yellow card.
- 70' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Eddie Nketiah has done his job and it is now time for Martinelli to step up.
- 71' Martinelli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eddie Nketiah at the 71 minute mark.
- 75' Cedric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Emile Smith Rowe at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Arsenal FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 81' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Marcos Alonso is withdrawn and Hakim Ziyech gets his opportunity.
- 85' Chelsea FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 90' The whistle greets Bukayo Saka as he departs to be replaced by Alexandre Lacazette.
- 90' Arsenal FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Arsenal FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
3
Marcos Alonso ↓ Hakim Ziyech 81'
- 7
- 4
- 12
-
9
Romelu Lukaku ↓ Kai Havertz 60'
- 19
- 24
- 31
- 16
- 11
Bench
- 5
- 1
- 18
- 14
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↑ 81'
-
6
Thiago Silva ↑ 46'
-
29
Kai Havertz ↑ 60'
- 10
- 17
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 25
- 16
-
30
Eddie Nketiah ↓ Martinelli 70'
-
10
Emile Smith Rowe ↓ Cedric 75'
- 32
- 8
- 6
- 4
- 7
- 20
Bench
- 1
-
9
Alexandre Lacazette ↑ 90'
-
17
Cedric ↑ 75'
- 19
- 23
-
35
Martinelli ↑ 70'
- –
- –
- 82
Coach
Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Kai Havertz | 3 |
| Martin Odegaard | 3 |
| Alex Iwobi | 2 |
| Jorginho | 2 |
| Tammy Abraham | 2 |
| Leandro Trossard | 2 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.36
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Arsenal FC
74%
Chelsea FC or Arsenal FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 1
8.5%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 4
4.1%
0 – 0
3.5%
0 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 20% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 17% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

