Arsenal U21 21%Draw 18%Chelsea U21 61%Expected goals 1.67 – 2.83
61%
Betarazi pick
Chelsea U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultChelsea U21 to win ✓61% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · fair 1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · fair 1.67
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗7% · fair 13.47
Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Saturday 12 September: Arsenal U21 v Chelsea U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Meadow Park. In the table, Arsenal U21 are 21st, lower half, on 7 points after 7 matches; Chelsea U21 are 2nd (among the top four) with 16.
Current form
Arsenal U21, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Brighton U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 3.0 conceded per game.
Chelsea U21, last 5: WDLDL Their latest outing: 5–4 win over West Ham United U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Chelsea U21, collecting 0.8 points per game to 0.3 for Arsenal U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Arsenal U21 1.7 xG, Chelsea U21 2.8 xG – a total near 4.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 83% and GG at 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Arsenal U21 21%, draw 18%, Chelsea U21 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Chelsea U21 to win (61%, odds 1.75 – longer than our fair 1.63, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Arsenal U21 1–2 Chelsea U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Arsenal U2121%fair 4.84 · @3.20
Draw18%fair 5.50 · @4.00
Chelsea U2161%fair 1.63 · @1.75
4.50Expected goals
1.67Arsenal U21 xG
2.83Chelsea U21 xG
60%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–27%
1–37%
2–26%
2–36%
1–15%
1–45%
From our goals model: Arsenal U21 1.7 – 2.8 Chelsea U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chelsea U21 to win✓
61%
1.63
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.67
–
Draw no bet
Chelsea U21 (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Chelsea U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.62
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
–
First team to score
Chelsea U21 to score first✓
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Chelsea U21 ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.07
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chelsea U21 / FT Chelsea U21✓
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.47
–
Recent results
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 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21?
On our numbers Arsenal U21 have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Chelsea U21 61%.
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 60% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.