EPL - Sunday - Chelsea vs Arsenal
Pick: Over 2.5 Total Goals at -137 20*
Chelsea games under Maresca have been high-scoring, and this trend is likely to continue.
In Chelsea’s last 10 games against Top 6 opponents, they’ve averaged 2.1 goals scored and 2.4 goals conceded per game.
Across all competitions, Chelsea’s matches average 3.71 goals per 90 minutes.
At Stamford Bridge over the past 12 months, Chelsea has been scoring freely, averaging 2.88 goals per 90 minutes from 2.61xG.
Arsenal, typically robust defensively, is starting to show vulnerabilities, potentially due to the toll of their schedule on key starters.
Arsenal has conceded in their last three games and lost their last three away fixtures.
Arsenal's attack should be more potent in this match, particularly with Odegaard expected to return. His presence, alongside Saka, transforms their attack into a more dynamic and dangerous unit.
The potential absence of Declan Rice adds to the case for goals. Arsenal’s defensive solidity significantly diminishes without him, as last season’s data shows (0.73 goals against when Rice is on the pitch).
With a potential 8-point gap behind league leaders Liverpool Arsenal can’t afford another conservative display and may adopt a more aggressive approach.
This match sets up well for an entertaining, goal-filled encounter.
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