The classic London derby promises to be the highlight of the round. Chelsea f.c. hosts Arsenal on Sunday evening, when the stands will be ablaze with blue and red-and-white colors. For the hosts, this is a chance to close the gap on the leaders, while for the visitors, it is an opportunity to strengthen their championship ambitions.
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Time | 16:30 UTC |
| Stadium | Stamford Bridge |
| City | London, England |
| League | Premier League |
The 41,631-capacity stadium is a fortress where Chelsea have not lost to top clubs in 11 consecutive home games. Sky Sports has chosen the evening slot as the main match of the weekend: 3 million viewers in Britain and 500 million worldwide. A forecast of +7 °C and light rain will make the pitch fast, and set pieces will be a deadly weapon for both teams.
Statistics of previous matches. Head to head
The history of the derby consists of 211 official matches, with Arsenal slightly ahead. But the last three years belong to the Gunners: they have not lost to the Blues in the Premier League since 2021.
| Statistic | Chelsea | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored in 10 rounds | 18 | 18 |
| Goals conceded | 11 | 3 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 7 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Ball possession | 59.3 % | 58.3 % |
Chelsea scores exactly as many goals as Arsenal, but concedes four times as many — that’s the main difference in class. The Blues play brightly, vertically, with high pressure, but lose concentration after the 70th minute of competitions. Arsenal f.c., on the other hand, is a machine: seven clean sheets out of ten, where the players turn the penalty area into an impregnable fortress.
The hosts love to explode the game with counterattacks: they break down the flanks and add chaos. The visitors respond with control: they burn up the center, distribute surgical passes, and their set pieces result in a goal every third corner. Both coaches will field their optimal lineups: rotation is minimal, there are no injuries. Expect open football, where every goal scored will cause a storm of emotions.
Premier League 25/26 standings
England Premier League 2025/2026 has already reached cruising speed: after all the rounds played, Arsenal remains the leader, with the group of pursuers breathing down their necks. Chelsea is still unable to catch up with Arsenal and occupies a disappointing 7th position, with a huge difference in points lost. Each match is a desperate battle for a direct ticket to the Champions League and an opportunity for betting.
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Diff | Goals | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 18:3 | 25 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +12 | 20:8 | 19 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | +4 | 18:14 | 18 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 12:8 | 18 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 17:14 | 18 |
| 6 | Tottenham | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +9 | 17:8 | 17 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 18:11 | 17 |
Chelsea will have to work hard to catch up with Arsenal, as the standings show: the Gunners have the best defense in the league, while the Blues have the most spectacular attack.
Predictions and betting odds
First prediction – Arsenal will not lose (odds 1.40). The second prediction is under 3.5 goals (odds 1.55). The third prediction is both teams to score “no” (odds 2.10). The fourth prediction is an exact score of 0-2 (odds 9.50).
Bookmakers offer:
- Chelsea win – 3.40.
- Arsenal win – 2.20.
- Draw – 3.75.
How to place a bet:
- Open the selected platform or app.
- Top up your account.
- Find England Premier League → Chelsea – Arsenal.
- Select the market and confirm.
Tips of the day for betting:
- Combine Arsenal win + under 3.5 → odds 3.20.
- Bet on Arsenal to score from a set piece → odds 3.00.
- Avoid “over 4.5”: in 8 of the last 10 derbies, there were a maximum of three goals.
One accurate bet on Arsenal handicap (0) will return your money in case of a draw. The main thing is not to bet more than 3% of your bankroll on the match. In football, such derbies are decided by details: one ricochet, one corner, one brilliant pass. Arsenal looks like the winner, but Stamford Bridge can work wonders.