Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips (10 November)

Not at the level expected during the previous two years, Chelsea is showing a new face this season under the leadership of Enzo Maresca . The major objective is to return to the Big 4 and thus qualify for the next Champions League. Already out of the title race, the Blues, however, occupy 4th place in the Premier League with the same number of points as 5th. After going 6 games without a loss, 4 wins and 2 draws, they narrowly fell to leader Liverpool 2-1 . Since then, the London team has dominated Newcastle 2-1 before taking a point on the Manchester United pitch last weekend 1-1. Close to the title for the last two seasons, Arsenal has legitimate ambitions for this 2024/2025 financial year. .

Unfortunately, Mikel Arteta's men are currently only 5th in the Premier League and are 7 points behind 1st place. Undefeated during the first 7 days, they have however let slip a lot of points since. The Gunners were held to a draw at home by leaders Liverpool 2-2 and otherwise lost at Bournemouth 2-0 and Newcastle last weekend 1-0. They will quickly have to resume their march forward or risk being left behind irremediably by the leading teams. In the Champions League, Arsenal did not lose any of their first 3 matches, 2 wins and 1 draw, but suffered their first hitch in the lair of Inter this week 1-0.

For this poster, Chelsea still cannot count on the young injured striker Kellyman. Furthermore, the participation of winger Sancho is not assured. Bought at a high price in 2023, midfielder Caicedo generally disappointed last year. On the other hand, he is back under the orders of Enzo Maresca this season and also scored last weekend against Manchester United. In the offensive sector, Palmer (7 goals and 5 assists in PL) and Jackson (6 goals and 3 assists in PL) play a leading role. Portuguese winger Pedro Neto (2 assists in PL) recently earned his place and should start this Sunday as does English international Madueke (4 goals in PL). Finally spared from injuries, French defender Fofana manages to make a string of starts.

Arsenal deplores the withdrawals of midfield captain Rice and important defender Calafiori. We also find replacement full-backs Tierney and Tomiyasu in the infirmary. Otherwise, it's all hands on deck for the Gunners who can count on the essential winger Saka (3 goals and 7 assists in the PL). Mute during the last 3 days, the German international Havertz (4 goals in PL) should still be renewed this weekend. The other offensive players Martinelli (2 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Trossard (2 goals in PL) also apply while the Brazilian Gabriel Jesus is content with a replacement role. The central hinge should be made up of Saliba and Gabriel.