Chelsea vs Arsenal Predictions and Betting Tips

---

---

We have a London derby in our hands-on Wednesday night as Chelsea goes up against Arsenal at the Stamford Bridge. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

This has always been quite a game given the bitter rivalry between both London clubs. However, Arteta’s troops head into this matchup unbeaten in three. The side from North London won the reverse match 3-1 back in December. Can Arteta get past Tuchel’s brilliant setup?

Tuchel’s revolution continues

Thomas Tuchel would be heading into the Champions League final with a psychological advantage over Guardiola after beating him twice in the space of two weeks. The Blues stopped Man City from etching their names onto the Premier League trophy last weekend, winning at the Etihad 2-1 in quite dramatic fashion. This certainly helped to come to their top-four hopes as they jumped to third on the standings.

Relatively disappointing season for the Gunners

It has been quite a tough run for the red half of North London taking into account their results this season. They currently sit in 9th position in the league, lost to Villarreal in the Europa League semifinals. What’s more, there has been a couple of disciplinary issues with some of their players. However, they managed to put a smile on some of the Gunners faithful’s faces with a 3-1 victory against West Brom over the weekend.

Chelsea vs Arsenal Team News

Tuchel would have a fully fit squad to pick from this Wednesday while Arsenal would tanker the short journey to the bridge without Xhaka and Smith Rowe

Chelsea possible starting XI:

Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Gilmour, Chilwell; Mount, Havertz, Pulisic.

Arsenal possible starting XI:

Leno; Chambers, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Elneny, Saka, Odegaard, Aubameyang; Lacazette.

Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction: 2-0

It has still been just that one domestic loss to West Brom in the league for Tuchel’s Chelsea. This is quite an astonishing achievement given that he has come up against Guardiola twice, Klopp once, and a host of other big sides. As such, it’s difficult to see anything other than a Blues win against Arteta’s struggling side.