At the Emirates Stadium on 1 March 2026, Arsenal host Chelsea in a London derby that carries both rivalry and momentum implications. Arsenal have historically held the upper hand in this fixture in recent seasons, and they arrive with renewed confidence after a statement victory.
The Gunners responded emphatically to two consecutive league setbacks by crushing Tottenham 4-1 away in the previous round. That performance underlined their attacking sharpness and mental resilience. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings with Chelsea and have won their last four home matches against the Blues, conceding just one goal across those fixtures. The Emirates has become a particularly uncomfortable venue for Chelsea in this matchup.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes
While Arsenal have dominated recent head-to-head meetings, Chelsea’s attacking patterns suggest they can contribute to the scoreline. Both Teams to Score appears a logical selection given the offensive capabilities on display.
Chelsea under Liam Rossinier have shown competitive structure, losing only twice in 12 matches - both defeats coming against Arsenal in cup competition. Despite that, inconsistency has crept in, as evidenced by their 1-1 home draw with Burnley in the last round, even while reduced to ten men. Notably, nine of Chelsea’s last 11 away matches in all competitions have seen both teams score, indicating open contests on the road.
Arsenal are likely to press high and dictate tempo through quick transitions and wide combinations. Chelsea may look to absorb pressure and counter through pace, particularly if Arsenal commit numbers forward.
Given Arsenal’s strong home form and Chelsea’s tendency toward goal-involved away matches, a competitive encounter with scoring opportunities at both ends appears likely. Arsenal may hold the edge overall, but Chelsea’s quality should not be underestimated.
