Chelsea vs Arsenal
England – Premier League
Date: Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Kick-off at 20:15 UK/ 21:15 CET
Venue: Stamford Bridge (London).
Chelsea are waiting on the fitness of Reece James ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge tonight (8.15pm).
The Blues slumped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United last weekend with Isaac Hayden scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a much-needed victory for Steve Bruce’s side at St James’ Park.
Despite the defeat, Chelsea still hold a four point lead over fifth-placed Manchester United so Frank Lampard will be keen to extend that advantage to eight points with a win over Arsenal on home soil tonight.
However, the Gunners make the trip across London also in desperate need of a win as their disastrous campaign continued with consecutive 1-1 draws against Crystal Palace and Sheffield United in the last two games.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Line-Ups
The Blues slumped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United last weekend with Isaac Hayden scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a much-needed victory for Steve Bruce’s side at St James’ Park.
Despite the defeat, Chelsea still hold a four point lead over fifth-placed Manchester United so Frank Lampard will be keen to extend that advantage to eight points with a win over Arsenal on home soil tonight.
However, the Gunners make the trip across London also in desperate need of a win as their disastrous campaign continued with consecutive 1-1 draws against Crystal Palace and Sheffield United in the last two games.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Line-Ups
Chelsea vs Arsenal Head-to-head (h2h)
Teams Chelsea Arsenal played so far 60 matches.
Chelsea won 23 direct matches. Arsenal won 19 matches. 18 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.73 goals per Match.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction
Chelsea in actual season average scored 2.03 goals per match. In 13 (76.47%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 8 (47.06%) matches in season 2020 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Arsenal average scored 1.88 goals per match in season 2020. In 17 (85.00%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 11 (55.00%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Team news
Chelsea full-back Reece James (knee) is in contention for Tuesday's match, although Frank Lampard says the decision on whether to play him will be a "tight call".
Marcos Alonso (back) has returned to fitness and will be in the squad.
Arsenal will be without Sead Kolasinac (thigh) and Reiss Nelson (hamstring) while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang serves the second of his three-match suspension.
Defender Sokratis (illness) is being assessed. Kieran Tierney (shoulder) and Calum Chambers (knee) are long-term absentees.
Match officials
Referee: Stuart Attwell. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Richard West. Fourth official: David Coote. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.
