Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction, Preview, Lineups, and Team News

Arsenal hosts Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on 3rd February 2026 for their 2nd leg of the EFL Cup semi-final fixture. At Stamford Bridge, the Gunners managed to get one over the Blues when they came out of the mid-January first leg game with a 2-3 score. It will certainly take something special from Chelsea to punch their ticket to the final when they travel away from home this Tuesday.

While both sets of fans have their different perspective to the game, at Sportsdunia, we will provide you with Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction backed by team news, current form, and other key match details.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview

The 2025-26 campaign has been going smoothly for Arsenal as the North London club is the current league leader. Competing on all four fronts, as of now, the Gunners have the chance to come out with a quadruple this season. The Gunners are set for the round of 16 after securing the top eight spot during the league stage of the Champions League. Arsenal are looking all set for their first final of the 2025-26 season.

In their last five fixtures across all competitions, the Gunners have only lost once. Their latest 0-4 win away from home against Leeds United ensured the perfect momentum for Arteta's side for their midweek game against Chelsea.

Since 22nd August 2021, the Gunners have never been defeated by Chelsea. The Spanish football manager Mikel Arteta would like to keep it that way during their 2nd leg semi-finals tie against Chelsea this week.

Since the arrival of Liam Rosenior, the ex-Strasbourg manager has delivered consistent, favorable results. What seemed like a one-sided dominance by the two-time EFL Carabao Cup winner has been turned around by Garnacho's brace, allowing Chelsea a fighting chance as they travel to the Emirates Stadium.

The Blues have won all five of their last games across all competitions, including an iconic comeback story this EPL season against West Ham United. Still, this question will remain in the mind of the Blues' fans, 'Will Liam Rosenior's boys be able to repeat the performance when they face Arteta's Arsenal this Tuesday?'

Arsenal vs Chelsea Match Info & Kick-off Timings

Here are all the key details of the Arsenal vs Chelsea match that you need to know:

Match Name: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Stadium Name: Emirates Stadium

Kick-Off Time: 08:00 PM GMT

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal will be without a few key players due to injuries for this fixture. Mikel Merino remains sidelined for the season with a foot injury, while Bukayo Saka is a doubt for the semi-final, which could see Noni Madueke step into the starting XI. Max Dowman is also ruled out with an ankle issue.

Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi are expected to anchor the midfield, with the Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres set to lead the line as Arteta looks to finish the job early.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

As far as the Arsenal vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups go, here's how we believe the Gunners will line up against Chelsea:

Kepa: Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel, White: Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Martinelli, Gyokeres, Madueke

Chelsea Team News

Chelsea head into the tie with several injury concerns, as Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo, and Romeo Lavia are all ruled out.

Marc Cucurella and Reece James are expected to start after impressing last time out, with Joao Pedro leading the attack. In midfield, two of the most expensive Premier League signings, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, will try to dictate the tempo of the game.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Here's how we expect the Blues to team up for their do-or-die fixture against Arsenal:

Sánchez; Cucurella, Fofana, Chalobah, James; Fernández, Caicedo; Pedro, Palmer, Neto; Delap

Sportsdunia's Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction

At Sportsdunia, our Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction is based on recent form, head-to-head record, and key team news, setting up a closely contested semi-final at the Emirates.

Both of the teams have won their last game. However, Chelsea has managed to win all of their last five games. On the other hand, Arsenal had a mixed run in their last five matches.

Arteta will have a tough time controlling the tempo of the game due to Chelsea's constant build-ups. While the Gunners sit somewhat secure, thanks to their away lead in the first leg, the Blues certainly have what it takes to change the fate of the semi-finals, as we have seen in their last league game.

Sportsdunia's Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction: Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea.