Arsenal vs Chelsea Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds for Sunday, September 6th

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This London derby lands early in the season, with Arsenal hosting Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Our Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction sees a heavyweight matchup between two teams already flexing their muscles.

Arsenal look like the team to beat. They have started the season with wins and clean sheets, and sit near the top of the standings as clear home favorites for this one.

Chelsea have been fun to watch and come in flying, winning all three of their games so far. But their defensive lapses could get punished by a sharper opponent here.

Arsenal have won their last six home games against Chelsea in all competitions, and both teams have scored in five of the last seven meetings between the clubs in the Premier League.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Recent Results

Arsenal have won their last seven games in the Premier League and kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven. Two wins and two clean sheets to open the campaign have them looking stubborn at the back and dangerous going forward, with Martin Odegaard pulling the strings and Bukayo Saka a constant threat down the right.

Chelsea come in on a high, winning all three of their games across all competitions while scoring nine goals and conceding five. The attack is humming with Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, but there have been over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven league games and they have conceded at least twice in their last three, a real worry against this Arsenal side.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Arsenal: William Saliba (Injured/out), Jurrien Timber (Injured/out), Cristhian Mosquera (Injured/doubtful)

Chelsea: Jordan Henderson (Injured/out), Marc Palestra (Injured/doubtful), Moises Caicedo (Injured/doubtful)

Arsenal

Cristhian Mosquera picked up a muscle injury at Aston Villa, which could open the door for Ezri Konsa to make his full Arsenal debut. Bruno Guimaraes could finally make his full Premier League debut alongside Declan Rice in midfield, while Myles Lewis-Skelly may have to settle for a spot on the bench.

Chelsea

Moises Caicedo returned against Brighton but later hobbled off injured and is now a major doubt for this London derby. Reece James is likely to start alongside Romeo Lavia, while Jordan Henderson is still a week or so away from making his Chelsea debut.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Predicted Lineup

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Raya; Calafiori, Magalhaes, Konsa, White; Guimaraes, Rice; Tzolis, Odegaard, Saka; Havertz

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Sanchez; Colwill, Lacroix, Fofana; Hato, Caicedo, Lavia, Gusto; Rogers, Pedro, Palmer

Arsenal vs Chelsea Key Stats & Game Facts

• Chelsea have received 2+ cards in 9 of their last 9 games vs Arsenal (Premier League).
• Arsenal have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 games vs Chelsea (Premier League).
• Ben White has been carded in 3 of his last 3 games vs Chelsea (Premier League).
• Eberechi Eze has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 6 games vs Chelsea (Premier League).
• Joao Pedro has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 games vs Arsenal (Premier League).

Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Arsenal are the home favorites and it is easy to see why. They are the sturdier, more balanced team right now, and Chelsea's habit of leaking goals should get exposed at the Emirates. Look for the Gunners to edge a 2-1 win in a game with goals at both ends. Those Arsenal vs Chelsea betting odds back the hosts, and so do we.

Best Picks

Bukayo Saka to score or assist in the match. This falls under the Anytime Goalscorer market in the wider player props. With Arsenal projected to score close to two goals as heavy home favorites, Saka carries a strong probability to get on the scoresheet or tee one up against a Chelsea defense that has conceded at least twice in three straight league games.

Bukayo Saka to record over 2.5 shots. This sits in the Player Shots market. Arsenal's main strength is attacking down the right, which runs straight through Saka, and the numbers back him to fire off three or more shots against Chelsea in a game his side should control.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Arsenal vs Chelsea Same Game Parlay picks Arsenal on the moneyline, Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime, both teams to score, and Wesley Fofana to be shown a card.

Arsenal are heavy home favorites here, backed by seven straight Premier League wins and a defense that has kept clean sheets in six of its last seven league games.

Viktor Gyokeres gives Arsenal a genuine attacking focal point, and against a Chelsea back line shipping goals this is a smart bet to find the net.

Both teams to score makes sense too, with Chelsea's dangerous attack and both sides finding the net in five of the last seven meetings in the Premier League.

Wesley Fofana to be shown a card fits a fiery derby, with Chelsea receiving 2+ cards in nine of their last nine games against Arsenal in the Premier League.

Right now, this Same Game Parlay tops out at +1200 across the market and dips as low as +1000 at the tightest book. That's a $20 swing in profit on a $10 stake depending on where you place it.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Talking Points

There is a personal edge to this one, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso being childhood friends who grew up together in San Sebastian. Now they meet as rivals in a London derby that could shape the early title picture. Arsenal come in as the more settled team, unbeaten in their last 11 meetings against Chelsea in all competitions and chasing their first home win over an opponent that has struggled at the Emirates. Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive full of goals but with a leaky defense that has to tighten up fast, and referee Chris Kavanagh looks set to have his hands full in what should be a spicy, physical matchup.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs

When is the Arsenal vs Chelsea game?

The Arsenal vs Chelsea game takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, kicking off at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT.

Where is the Arsenal vs Chelsea game being played?

The game will be played at Emirates Stadium.

Where can I watch the Arsenal vs Chelsea game?

The game is scheduled for live broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.

What are the probable lineups for Arsenal vs Chelsea?

Arsenal are expected to start Raya, Calafiori, Magalhaes, Konsa, White, Guimaraes, Rice, Tzolis, Odegaard, Saka, and Havertz. Chelsea's probable lineup features Sanchez, Colwill, Lacroix, Fofana, Hato, Caicedo, Lavia, Gusto, Rogers, Pedro, and Palmer.

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