Arsenal F.C. vs Chelsea F.C. Prediction 1 March 2026
Added on 27 February, 2026
In the standout fixture of the Premier League’s twenty-eighth round, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea go head-to-head in a clash that could have major implications at both ends of the top five.
Arsenal have set the pace for most of the season and currently sit atop the table with 61 points and an imposing goal difference of 56:21. Mikel Arteta’s side have been ruthless in recent weeks, thrashing Leeds (4-0), Sunderland (3-0), and Tottenham (4-1), while also picking up draws against Brentford (1-1) and Wolverhampton (2-2). The Gunners look balanced, confident, and increasingly like a team that knows how to close out a title race.
Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive in strong form of their own. The Blues are unbeaten in five matches, defeating Crystal Palace (3-1), West Ham (3-2), and Wolverhampton (3-1), alongside draws with Leeds (2-2) and Burnley (1-1). With 45 points and a goal difference of 48:31, they occupy fifth place and remain firmly in the hunt for a Champions League berth.
However, recent history favors Arsenal. The Gunners have already beaten Chelsea twice this season in the Premier League and League Cup, and the Blues have not recorded a victory in this fixture for four years. Backed by home support and chasing the title, Arteta’s men will be confident of extending that run and delivering another decisive blow to their London rivals.
Arsenal to win 1.66