In the first leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal, Arsenal won 3-2 over Chelsea, which makes for the current aggregate. The second leg of the match is set for Tuesday, when Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London.
The Carabao Cup, also known as the English Football League (EFL), is one of the three major domestic knockout football competitions in England. It is currently known as the Carabao Cup due to a sponsorship deal with the Thai energy drink company of the same name.
The Carabao Cup is a big deal in England, and teams consider it a high honor to win the title.
Chelsea last won the Premier League in 2017 after winning it in 2015. Since then, they have been a consistent Top 5 contender. Chelsea is currently 5th in the Premier League standings, 13 points behind Arsenal, the English Premier League leader.
Chelsea is a regular in the UEFA Champions League, winning the title in 2020-21. They are making their 20th appearance this year.
Arsenal last won the Premier League in 2004, but they are in a prime position for a return to glory. The Gunners have had a dominant performance in the EPL season.
Arsenal is highly regarded for playing in the UEFA Champions League every season from 1998-99 through 2016-17. Currently, Arsenal is in its third consecutive UEFA Champions League appearance with a semifinal appearance last year. They have 22 Champions League appearances. Incredibly, the Gunners have never won the Champions League trophy.
Arsenal and Chelsea make for a mega brand matchup of two of the most successful and popular teams in the EPL. Gambling interest for his Carabao Cup matchup is extremely high, as is betting traffic.
Chelsea at Arsenal
Arsenal will host Chelsea on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Match time is 3 p.m. ET with television coverage on Paramount+.
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Public Betting Odds Factors
- Arsenal will draw plenty of interest because of its dominant performance in the EPL this year.
- Arsenal’s first leg win over Chelsea adds to its appeal.
- Chelsea will draw the interest of bargain hunters as a quality underdog.
- Sharps will go both ways because of the quality of the teams, making for an honest line.
- Most of the casual sector will back a powerful Arsenal team at home.
Chelsea at Arsenal Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- For Chelsea, Cole Palmer and Filip Jørgensen are considered doubtful for the upcoming match, while Levi Colwill, Roméo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Dario Essugo are confirmed absentees. (Check Status).
- Arsenal have several players with minor injuries or fitness issues, while youngster Max Dowman remains a longer-term absentee. William Saliba and Jurriën Timber were out for the previous match as a precaution (check status).
- Arsenal has owned its series with Chelsea and is in dominant form.
- The Gunners have the look of unimpeachable champions of every competition they are in.
Chelsea at Arsenal PRIME Best Bet: Arsenal
Chelsea at Arsenal Betting Tips
- Arsenal opened as a -152 favorite, with Chelsea as a +400 dog.
- The game to end in a draw is +310 on the soccer betting line.
- The over/under betting option of 2.5 goals opened at over -143 and under +110.
Arsenal
Arsenal has an EPL record of 15 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal differential of +25.
Arsenal has 42 goals for and 17 goals against in the EPL competition.
Chelsea
Chelsea has an EPL record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal differential of +14.
Chelsea has 39 goals for and 25 goals against in the EPL competition.
Manchester United at Arsenal Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Arsenal lost only one of its last 14 games against Chelsea.
- Arsenal won five of its last six home matches with Chelsea.
- The last four games in this series stayed under two goals combined three times.
- Chelsea has won four of its last five games.
- Chelsea stayed under a total of two goals twice in its last five games
- Arsenal has won 10, drawn 2, and lost 1 of its last 13 games.
- Arsenal went under the total of three goals only once in its last five games.
