Stamford Bridge, November 2025 – Two London giants arrive in identical blistering form: both unbeaten in their last 6 matches across all competitions.
A colossal London derby brings the curtain down on Premier League gameweek 13, as high-flying Chelsea host title favourites Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in a mouthwatering 4.30pm kickoff.
To add another layer of intrigue, both capital clubs enter the weekend on the back of momentous Champions League wins, the Blues decimating Barcelona 3-0 and the Gunners deservedly defeating Bayern Munich 3-1
Recent Form – Last 6 Matches (All Competitions)
| Team | W | D | L | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Arsenal | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 3 |
Home vs Away Form (Last 6 Relevant)
| W | D | L | GF | GA | Win % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea at Home | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 83% |
| Arsenal Away | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 83% |
Season 2025/26 Overall Statistics (19 games each)
| Statistic | Chelsea | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 41 (2.16 pg) | 42 (2.21 pg) |
| Goals Conceded | 21 (1.11 pg) | 7 (0.37 pg) |
| Clean Sheets | 8 | 13 |
| Failed to Score | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score (Yes) | 58% | 26% |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 74% | 42% |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 37% | 26% |
Attacking & Shooting Metrics
| Metric | Chelsea | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots per game | 14.11 | 14.63 |
| Shots on Target % | 38% | 37% |
| Shots Inside Box % | 66% | 78% |
| Dangerous Attacks pg | 54.2 | 57.0 |
Possession & Passing
| Metric | Chelsea | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 59% | 58% |
| Total Passes per game | 531.9 | 486.4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 85% |
Disciplinary & Set-Pieces
| Metric | Chelsea | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Cards pg | 2.47 | 1.32 |
| Red Cards (total) | 5 | 0 |
| Corners per game | 5.84 | 6.00 |
| Fouls per game | 11.63 | 11.11 |
Goal Timing Distribution (Scored Goals)
| Time Segment | Chelsea | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15′ | 2 | 3 |
| 16–30′ | 8 | 1 |
| 31–45′ | 4 | 7 |
| 46–60′ | 11 | 10 |
| 61–75′ | 4 | 7 |
| 76–90+′ | 6 | 10 |
Key Battle Summary
| Area | Advantage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current Form (last 6) | Level | Identical 5W-1D-0L |
| Attack | Slight Arsenal | More clinical inside the box |
| Defence | Arsenal | Only 7 goals conceded all season |
| Home Advantage | Chelsea | Very strong at Stamford Bridge |
| Away Resilience | Arsenal | Unbeaten in last 6 away |
| Discipline | Arsenal | Zero red cards |
| Late Goals | Arsenal | Dangerous after 75′ |
Conclusion: A tactical chess match is expected. Chelsea’s home strength meets Arsenal’s rock-solid defence and ruthless counter-attacking. The stats point towards a tight, possibly low-scoring encounter – a draw or narrow Arsenal victory would align with the numbers.