Chelsea vs Arsenal: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for a Premier League derby with Chelsea as Mikel Arteta's side aim to keep alive their top-four hopes.

The Gunners spurned a glorious chance to cut the gap on the Champions League-chasing sides at the weekend by losing to Southampton, and Arsenal know they cannot afford many more slip-ups if they want to bring Champions League football back to the Emirates Stadium next season.

The Blues, meanwhile, remain third, but could do with a win to all but seal their place in the top four.

Chelsea vs Arsenal latest odds

Thomas Tuchel's men have won six of their last seven Premier League clashes and bet365 offer the hosts at 5/6 (1.83) on Wednesday evening.

Arsenal, for their part, have lost four of their last five matches and can be backed at 10/3 (4.33) to get back to winning ways, with the draw offered at 13/5 (3.60).

Chelsea vs Arsenal first goalscorer

Kai Havertz is offered at 5/1 (6.00) to break the deadlock, the same price as the Blues' out-of-favour Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.

Mason Mount has been in excellent scoring form for the west Londoners, netting in each of their last three competitive fixtures and the England international is offered at 13/2 (7.50) to open the scoring.

For the visitors, Alexandre Lacazette is the shortest priced player to score first at 15/2 (8.50) while Gabriel Martinelli can be backed at 9/1 (10.00).

Chelsea vs Arsenal preview

Since their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, the Blues have responded superbly, with a 6-0 Premier League triumph over Southampton, a 3-2 win at the Bernabeu and a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Crystal Palace.

Champions League football for next season has not yet mathematically been secured and Chelsea will be highly motivated for the visit of their north London rivals.

Arsenal, by contrast, have hit a dreadful run of form just at the wrong time and the Gunners have shown a lack of killer instinct in the final third.

With Chelsea playing well and keen to continue their impressive run of performances it could be a tough evening in west London for Arteta's side.

Chelsea vs Arsenal tips & predictions

The price of 5/6 (1.83) for Chelsea to win should be big enough to appeal, while backing the hosts to keep a clean sheet at 11/8 (2.38) could also be of interest.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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