Arsenal vs Chelsea Predictions - March 1, 2026

This is going to be a tough London derby. Arsenal returned to winning ways after thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 on the previous matchday, while the Blues struggled to a draw. The best bet in this clash is for both teams to score, because it can swing in any direction

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Sunday, 1^st March 2026

Time: 5:30 pm Nigerian time

Chelsea's Premier League unbeaten run under Liam Rosenior will be put to the test and then some on Sunday afternoon, when the Blues face the only side to get one over them in their new era so far - Arsenal.

The Gunners return to an elated Emirates fresh from a 4-1 trouncing of Tottenham Hotspur, shortly after their visitors were excruciatingly pegged back in a 1-1 draw with Burnley.

Head-to-head:

• Arsenal have won 27 of the 67 Premier League meetings between the two teams.

• Chelsea recorded 20 victories.

• The remaining 20 clashes ended in draws.

• The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 1-0 win for Arsenal.

• Arsenal won 4-1 against Spurs in their last game.

• Chelsea played a 1-1 draw against Burnley in their last game.

• Seven of their last 10 encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Arsenal in the league: W-W-D-D-W

• Arsenal in all competitions: W-D-W-D-W

• Chelsea in the league: W-W-W-D-D

• Chelsea in all competitions: L-W-D-W-D

Team News:

• Max Dowman and Mikel Merino will be unavailable for the home side.

• Chelsea, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Levi Colwill, Dário Essugo, Filip Jørgensen, Jamie Gittens, Marc Cucurella, and Caleb Wiley. They are still recovering from their respective injuries. Wesley Fofana will also miss out as he received a red card during the last game.

Player(s) to watch:

• Bukayo Saka has been exceptionally consistent for Arsenal in the last few years. Despite his young age, he is regarded as one of the best right-wingers in world football. Saka possesses all the qualities to be the best player in the world, as he is creative, explosive, and highly technical.

• Enzo Fernandez has been impressive so far this season. His playmaking is incredible, and he possesses the ability to control the tempo of the game. He is also a threat in front of the goal as he is currently the second-highest scorer for his team in the league.