Arsenal vs Chelsea Match Overview – 03.02.2026

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Arsenal hosts Chelsea at the Emirates in a second leg game from the Carabao Cup’s 1/2-finals. The Gunners have one goal advantage after a 3-2 win at the Stamford Bridge in the first leg. Let’s see if they can defend their lead. Stay with us and these high-odds football predictions this weekend.

The first leg at the Stamford Bridge was a pretty good spectacle to watch. At some point Arsenal had two goals advantage, but a very late goal from Alejandro Garnacho improved Chelsea’s chances to reach the final.

Arsenal News & Analysis

Although many people say that Carabao Cup is a pretty small trophy, Arsenal are hungry for any title they can win. Everybody would agree that Mikel Arteta’s team is one of the best in the world, but they are lacking the trophies. And this one is here for the grab.

Some changes would be made to Arsenal’s line-up compared to the one against Leeds United in the Premier League. Arteta put players like Odegaard, White, Calafiori, Mosquera, Eze, Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli on the bench at the Elland Road, but now they shall start for the Gunners.

It’s just scary to see what kind of squad depth Arsenal have at the moment. Mikel Arteta can choose from many quality players in every zone of the pitch. He’s a lucky manager to has this kind of opportunity.

Chelsea News & Analysis

Just like Arsenal, Chelsea would like to win this trophy. The main reason is the fact that Liam Rosenior could win his first silverware very soon after joining the club. And this would increase his confidence in the best way possible.

Since losing against Arsenal in the first Carabao Cup 1/2-final, Chelsea made a good run of results in all competitions. It proves that Liam Rosenior is doing something right here. The young English manager could be a true revelation for Chelsea. Let’s see if he can do better compared to his predecessor Enzo Maresca.

Alejandro Garnacho shall start against Arsenal at the Emirates. The Argentine winger scored both goals in the first match. This is a good enough reason for Rosenior to put him in the team.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Betting Predictions

Arsenal have one goal advantage, but this could be easily erased by Chelsea. It all depends on what kind of a game both teams will play.

Over 2.5 Goals;
Both Teams to Score;

Head-to-Head Matches

Arsenal are having better head-to-head stats against Chelsea. The Gunners have won 85 of the matches against this opponent, compared to the Blues’ 64 wins. There are 61 draws as well.

Betting Verdict

Arsenal are in a pole position to reach the Carabao Cup final here. They are playing at home and they also have one goal advantage. But you shall not underestimate the Blues – they could be very dangerous on their day. Thanks for being with us and our high-odds football predictions this weekend.