Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultChelsea U21 to win ✓63% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · fair 1.21
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · fair 1.68
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗7% · fair 13.42
Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Arsenal U21 take on Chelsea U21 on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 14:00 (WAT) at Meadow Park. Arsenal U21 are 21st with 7 points from 7 games (in the bottom half), while Chelsea U21 sit 2nd on 16 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Arsenal U21's last 5: DDLLL Most recently they drew with Brighton U21 2–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 3.0 conceded.
Chelsea U21's last 5: WDLDL Most recently they beat West Ham United U21 5–4 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Chelsea U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 0.8 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 1.6 for Arsenal U21 and 2.9 for Chelsea U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 83% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Arsenal U21 20%, draw 18%, Chelsea U21 63%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Chelsea U21 to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.60, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Arsenal U21 1–2 Chelsea U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Arsenal U2120%fair 5.06 · @3.20
Draw18%fair 5.66 · @4.00
Chelsea U2163%fair 1.60 · @1.75
4.50Expected goals
1.64Arsenal U21 xG
2.86Chelsea U21 xG
59%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–27%
1–37%
2–26%
2–36%
1–15%
1–45%
From our goals model: Arsenal U21 1.6 – 2.9 Chelsea U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chelsea U21 to win✓
63%
1.60
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.21
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
–
Half-time result
Chelsea U21 ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chelsea U21 / FT Chelsea U21✓
42%
2.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.42
–
Form
Arsenal U21 – last 6
DDLLLL
31 Aug
@ Brighton U21
2–2
D
22 Aug
vs Crystal Palace U21
1–1
D
18 Aug
@ Barnet
1–5
L
13 Apr
@ Crystal Palace U21
0–2
L
23 Mar
@ Sunderland U21
1–3
L
13 Mar
vs Leicester City U21
1–5
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chelsea U21 – last 6
WDLDLL
31 Aug
vs West Ham United U21
5–4
W
25 Aug
@ Bristol Rovers
2–2
D
21 Aug
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
1–2
L
21 Jul
vs Cardiff City U21
0–0
D
1 May
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
1–3
L
10 Apr
@ Fulham U21
1–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Arsenal U21 and Chelsea U21.
What is the prediction for Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21?
Our pick is Chelsea U21 to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21?
On our numbers Arsenal U21 have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Chelsea U21 63%.
How many goals will there be in Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21?
Our predicted score is Arsenal U21 1–2 Chelsea U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21?
Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Meadow Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
