Arsenal vs Chelsea Betting Tips & Predictions

Arsenal Recent Form

Arsenal supporters will not be pleased with the way their team have started the EPL 2021-22 campaign. Fielding a relatively weaker squad without their best players on board, Mikel Arteta’s men were schooled by the newcomers Brentford.

Arsenal lost the match 2-0 despite having 22 shots and 67% possession – significantly ahead of what the Bees posted in the same department.

In Arteta’s defence, there was a COVID-19 outbreak in Gunners’ camp that saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Willian and Alex Runarsson miss the match. The situation remains uncertain still although, Aubameyang and Willian are in contention to start on Sunday depending on their fitness and other conditions.

The pressure is high on Arteta to deliver at the Emirates in front of the home fans who will be flocking to the stadium after a long wait. But following their abysmal performance in the pre-season friendlies (losses to the Scottish side Hibernian, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur), it is fair to say that there is little love lost between the supporters and club.

With domestic football being the only agenda on their calendar this season, Arsenal may fancy a run to the top once again but it is not going to happen without their key performers in the team.

Chelsea Recent Form

Reigning Champions League winners Chelsea sailed to a comfortable 3-0 win in their capital derby against Crystal Palace last weekend.

Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic, and Trevoh Chalobah scored the three goals for the Blues to pick up as many points and start their Premier League campaign on a high note.

Bolstered by that emphatic win, Chelsea look all set to build on it further with the arrival, or rather, the return of Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. The Belgian striker was instrumental in the Serie A side’s winning campaign last season, scoring 24 goals.

Chelsea’s pre-season frivolities include wins over Bournemouth and Arsenal, and a 2-2 draw against the Spurs. But the icing on the cake was their UEFA Super Cup win against Villarreal over penalties that capped their perfect European campaign.

As for the player availability, Pulisic has been ruled out after returning a positive test for the coronavirus. Hakim Ziyech is also expected to miss the derby on Sunday.

That said, Chelsea still remain superior to their London counterparts and should do well to find another three points.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Winner Prediction

Recommended Bet: Back Chelsea to win @ 1.78 with 10CRIC

If this were a full-strength Arsenal squad, I probably would have backed a win or draw outcome for the hosts.

But it ain’t the case. Chelsea are firing on all cylinders while Arsenal are struggling with form woes, injury woes, and just a lack of confidence.

Yes, the Gunners have played well against their London opponents at home in recent history but Tuchel’s men look all but set to break that streak. I’m afraid things may just get worse for Arsenal before it gets better, seeing that they play Manchester City next weekend.

But for now, a winning bet on Chelsea ought to do the trick.

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