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Round 13 of the English Premier League draws to a close on Sunday afternoon, but not before a vital match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea host Arsenal as the two highest-ranking teams in the table go head-to-head, live on television and the best streaming apps. Will the Blues battle to victory, or will the Gunners fire themselves further clear?
A home win would blow the title race wide open. Victory for the visitors would send them nine points ahead of their opponents, and a step closer to the trophy. The UK's leading online bookmakers offer generous odds, eye-catching promotions, and interesting markets on Chelsea vs Arsenal. Which is the best bet on Sunday's EPL showdown?
Flashscore's experienced football betting writer Frank Monkhouse brings readers the most important trends. He covers the latest form of both clubs, presents the relevant stats, including the head-to-head, and settles on his Chelsea v Arsenal predictions. Keep reading as he picks his winning team, expects both to score, and plays the specials.
Chelsea vs Arsenal tips
Chelsea win or draw @ 4/6 (bet365)
Both teams to score @ 7/10 (bet365)
Neto shot on target @ 11/8 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Blues to celebrate on Sunday
Chelsea have an opportunity to take three points against the league leaders, but will they make home advantage count? The current Club World Cup champions started the weekend second in the Premier League, just six points off the pace set by their opponents. Three wins in their previous three games have thrust them into the title race. Will they close the gap?
Arsenal hit the front early this season and have made themselves comfortable at the head of the Premier League. The Gunners have 29 points on the board, thanks to nine wins, two draws, and a defeat, scoring 24 goals, and conceding only six. Mikel Arteta's men have the most impressive goal difference in the table, boasting the best attack and tightest defence.
Sunday's match will be a fantastic spectacle, and another great advert for the EPL. Neutrals will want the home team to win, making the title race more competitive. Both clubs were in Champions League action in midweek, but Chelsea hosted Barcelona on Tuesday, while Arsenal welcomed Bayern Munich 24 hours later. I'm siding with the slightly fresher team.
Tip: Chelsea or draw @ 4/6 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Chelsea can avoid defeat at home to Arsenal, you'll secure a profit.
Back both teams to score
After taking sides with our first pick, we move into the specials, backing both teams to score on Sunday before a global audience. All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge, and I'm confident Chelsea v Arsenal will live up to the hype, delivering a memorable match. You can back both teams to score as a single or add it to your weekend accumulators at fair odds.
When following this prediction, the winning team isn't important, and neither is the final score or the goal scorers. All you need is for Chelsea and Arsenal to find the net at least once each. A 1-1 draw pays the same as a 3-1 home win or a 2-1 away win. We're betting on the goals scored, allowing you to cheer every attack. The bet could land well before full-time.
Why am I so confident that both teams will score? The stats show we're on the right track. A bet on both teams to score would've boosted your balance when Chelsea and Arsenal last crossed paths at this iconic stadium. The rivals shared a 1-1 draw here last November. It was also a winning bet in each of the previous two times the Blues entertained the Gunners.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 7/10 (bet356)
Bet explanation: If Chelsea and Arsenal score at least one goal each, you'll bash the bookies.
Stick with Neto in the specials
Our third and final Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction comes from the specials available on the bet365 app and website. We're backing Chelsea attacker Pedro Neto to have at least one shot on target. It doesn't matter if he scores against Arsenal from 25 yards or if his weak shot is straight at the goalkeeper. If he gets one on target, you'll be celebrating a nice winner.
We follow with confidence, thanks to the stats available at the Flashscore app. Pedro Neto scored to delight fans when Arsenal were last at the Bridge. The 25-year-old found the net with 70 minutes on the clock that day, cancelling an opening goal from Arsenal scored by Gabriel Martinelli just ten minutes earlier. Fans would love to see him strike again in this renewal.
Switching to Neto's recent form, we see he has scored two goals in his previous two Premier League outings. He netted at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea made light work of bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was again among the goals when giving his employers a valuable lead in a tough trip to Turf Moor last time out. You don't need him to add to his tally on Sunday, but you do want to see Pedro Neto have a shot on target.
Neto over 0.5 shots on target @ 11/8 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Pedro Neto has at least one shot on target, your bet wins.
Chelsea vs Arsenal odds
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.