Chelsea - Arsenal Football prediction

Chelsea and Arsenal meet at Stamford Bridge in a match for the Premier League second round. The history of direct matches played at this stage favors the home team, who in the last 6 games won 4 and drew 2. However, in the last clash in this stadium, for the League Cup, 10-01-2018, the game ended in a draw for (0-0). In this match the home factor could play a decisive role, as Arsenal have shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.

Chelsea Analysis

The home side are in their second matchday after a 0-3 win in their league debut against Huddersfield Town. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Chelsea have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. His attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In the 15 games he played, he only managed 1 turnaround in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 20 home games for all competitions there has been 1 period that stands out: suffered 6 of his 14 goals in the minutes (61'-75 ').

Chelsea started the Premier League 2018/2019 in the best way, winning away from Huddersfield 0-3: the triumph goals were scored by Pedro, Kanté and Jorginho. In this match against the big rival Arsenal, coach Maurizio Sarri should play in 4-3-3 privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the right: Wilian is very fast and competent in transporting the ball to the attack. On the other hand, we highlight the sense of positioning of Brazilian Jorginho, one of the signings for this season. For this game the coach can not count on Ginkel, Brown and Fàbregas, players recovering from injury, and still has in doubt the hired Mateo Kovacic.

Arsenal Analysis

The visiting team arrives in the second round after a defeat in their Premier League debut against Manchester City (0-2). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games as a visitor Arsenal won 3, drew 1 and lost 6. Their attack has regularly marked as they managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he only managed 1 turnaround in 7 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Unlike their opponents, Arsenal had a tricky game on Matchday 1 as they faced title-holders Manchester City, coming out of that game with a 0-2 loss. In this second meeting in the English championship, the commander Unai Emery should keep the team in 4-3-3 favoring the defensive organization and the counterattack in the corridors. German Özil is the player who can excel in this formation, being this very competent in the offensive organization. Despite being left blank in the previous game, Aubameyang promises to be a major headache for the opponents defenses. For this game the coach can not count on Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles and Koscielny, all with physical problems.