Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips 21/10/2023
Chelsea against Arsenal used to be one of the biggest fixtures of the season, though considering the demise of the Blues in recent years, this weekend’s clash isn’t quite as attractive.
Nevertheless, this is an opportunity for Mauricio Pochettino and his men to prove that notion wrong.
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The international break came at the wrong time for Chelsea who were actually starting to build some momentum following a rotten start to the campaign.
The Blues won two of their first seven games across all competitions, but then shook off their shackles and won their next three consecutively. Chelsea beat Brighton, Fulham and Burnley before heading off for the international break.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have been flying since week one. The Gunners head into the weekend second in the table and have a chance to go top until at least Monday night.
The Gunners went into the international break with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Manchester City.
Chelsea have battled with injuries from the first week of the season and the situation remains difficult for Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the weekend.
Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku are all out of action.
There are also doubts over Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, Axel Disasi, Reece James and Cole Palmer.
Arsenal remain without Jurrien Timber. There are also question marks over the availability of Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Leandro Trossard
Arsenal will now look to make a bit of history as they look to become the first team since Watford in the 1980s to win four straight matches at Stamford Bridge.
Mikel Arteta’s men have scored a goal in every game this season and we’re backing them to continue that run.
Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score is another enticing possibility in the betting.
Chelsea vs Arsenal 17:30, Prediction
- Arsenal to win and both teams to score
- Over 2.5 goals
- Winning margin – one goal
