3 January 2018 at 19:45
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Arsenal dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.
Market Summary
Margin: 4.3%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.60 | 3.30 | 2.60 |
| Max | 2.80 | 3.51 | 2.70 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 35.0% | 27.9% | 37.1% |
| Public market | 36.1% | 27.7% | 36.1% |
| Δ | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Arsenal vs Chelsea — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2625/26 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Chelsea | 1.60/3.80/5.50 |
| 30/11/2525/26 | Chelsea | 1–1 | Arsenal | 3.44/3.31/2.23 |
| 16/03/2524/25 | Arsenal | 1–0 | Chelsea | 1.80/3.69/4.46 |
| 10/11/2424/25 | Chelsea | 1–1 | Arsenal | 2.73/3.48/2.55 |
| 23/04/2423/24 | Arsenal | 5–0 | Chelsea | 1.46/4.94/6.75 |
| 21/10/2323/24 | Chelsea | 2–2 | Arsenal | 3.18/3.47/2.25 |
| 02/05/2322/23 | Arsenal | 3–1 | Chelsea | 1.59/4.11/5.75 |
| 06/11/2222/23 | Chelsea | 0–1 | Arsenal | 2.62/3.38/2.70 |
| 20/04/2221/22 | Chelsea | 2–4 | Arsenal | 1.85/3.62/4.38 |
| 22/08/2121/22 | Arsenal | 0–2 | Chelsea | 4.80/3.73/1.75 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Arsenal
Away Record: Chelsea
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Arsenal and Chelsea drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by J. Wilshere 63′, E. Hazard 67′ (pen.), Marcos Alonso 84′, Bellerín 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 58% possession while Chelsea held 42%. Arsenal had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 19 (6 on target) for Chelsea. Arsenal made 2 substitutions, Chelsea made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Arsenal and Chelsea — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: D. Zappacosta
Match Statistics
Arsenal had 58% possession against Chelsea's 42%. Arsenal registered 14 shots (6 on target) while Chelsea managed 19 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 10–8. Fouls committed: 11–11.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Chelsea show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Arsenal
Chelsea
Arsenal vs Chelsea Head to Head Results
Arsenal and Chelsea have met 43 times — Arsenal won 19, Chelsea won 14, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 43 meetings. A combined 119 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.77 per match (63 for the home side, 56 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 22 matches (51%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 23 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Arsenal are currently unbeaten in the last 12 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2011.
19
Arsenal
10
Drawn
14
Chelsea
Recent Meetings (43)
API data: 15 Mar 2026