Betting tips for Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League preview, odds and free bet

Chelsea and Arsenal meet on Wednesday in the Premier League. Chelsea are currently third in table, eight points clear of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. A defeat for Arsenal will severely dent their hopes of a top-four finish.

Chelsea vs Arsenal is a Premier League match.

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Chelsea have won three games in a row in all competitions. They were eliminated from the Champions League after their 3-2 victory over Real Madrid. Chelsea have also recorded convincing wins over Southampton and Crystal Palace. Arsenal have lost four of their previous five Premier League matches.

Chelsea are looking to win their game against Arsenal. The Blues have only failed to score in two of their matches since the turn of the year. Chelsea have won all of 10 previous meetings against the Gunners. Chelsea are 7/5 to cover the over 2.5 goals market.

Timo Werner has scored 23 goals for Chelsea since joining in 2020. The forward has netted three goals in his previous three games in all competitions. Werner's pace should cause problems for Arsenal. Arsenal are still without Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney.

Chelsea are 5/6 to win on Wednesday. Arsenal are 10/3 and the draw is 5-2.

Mateo Kovacic is injured and is unlikely to be in the squad for Chelsea's match against Arsenal. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell are long-term absentees. Romelu Lukaku may start up front for the Blues.

Chelsea predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Mendy, James, Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Werner and Lukaku.

Partey and Tierney remain out injured, while centre-forward Alexandre Lacazette is also doubtful. Gabriel Martinelli is expected to lead the line in their absence.

Arsenal predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale, Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tavares, Xhaka, Lokonga, Saka and Smith Rowe.

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace and Real Madrid. Arsenal lost to Southampton.