Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on January 14, 2026
English Premier League
In the semi-final of the English League Cup, the first leg between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place on January 14, 2026. It's not certain that either side in this pairing is truly motivated to win at all costs.
Our Prediction for Chelsea vs Arsenal
The club from Stamford Bridge placed their bet on Maresca in the summer before last. On his first attempt, he guided the team to fourth place in the Premier League and claimed both the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. The new season was going fairly well, though not without setbacks, but a fallout with the management led to his resignation right at New Year's! Already without the Italian, they lost to Fulham 1-2. However, they did thrash Charlton 5-1 in the cup.
Arteta enjoys much more trust. Indeed, he has turned his side into a club that has finished second three years in a row. Now, he hopes to finally win the Premier League title. They reached the break as sole leaders. Although the last round ended 0-0 against Liverpool. In the Champions League, they've secured six wins. On the eve of this match, they confidently beat Portsmouth 4-1 in the cup.
In the League Cup, the current hosts benefited from favorable draws. They overcame modest Lincoln City, then Swansea City in the quarter-finals, and also managed to beat Wolverhampton 4-3 away. The visitors advanced with an experimental line-up past Port Vale, Brighton, and, in the previous round via penalties, Crystal Palace.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Key Stats and Trends
- Chelsea have won just one of their last six matches
- On average, Chelsea score 1.62 goals and concede 1.14 goals per match
- 62% of Chelsea's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.76
- Arsenal have won seven of their last nine matches
- On average, Arsenal score 1.9 goals and concede 0.67 goals per match
- 48% of Arsenal's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.57
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Possible Starting Lineups
Chelsea (probable lineup): Sanchez - Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Gusto - Caicedo, Santos, Neto, Fernandez, Palmer - Delap
Arsenal (probable lineup): Arrizabalaga - Lewis-Skelly, Calafiori, Saliba, Timber - Eze, Nørgaard, Merino - Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Madueke
Previous Matches: Chelsea vs Arsenal
In the last eight derbies, Arsenal have won five and three have ended in draws, including a 1-1 tie in November.
Free Prediction for Chelsea vs Arsenal
The visitors are considered favorites, but their motivation is questionable. Our pick is "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.90).
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