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Meadow Park · Referee M. Barlow · Analysis updated 16:04 UTC

Arsenal U21 vs Chelsea U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.25 expected goals for Arsenal U21 and 2.25 for Chelsea U21, a combined total of 4.50. That distribution gives Arsenal U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 83% for over 2.5 goals and 80% for both teams to score, with 2–2 the single most likely scoreline at 7%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

59.7% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.25 – 2.25

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Arsenal U21 home form

    2 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Chelsea U21 away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Arsenal U21 win40%
Draw19%
Chelsea U21 win40%

Double chance 1X

60%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

60%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals94%
Over 2.5 goals83%
Over 3.5 goals66%
Both teams to score80%

Correct score

  • 2–27.1%
  • 1–26.3%
  • 2–16.3%
  • 1–15.6%
  • 2–35.3%

Recent form

Arsenal U21

  • 2026-10-10T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Sunderland U21 · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-18T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Birmingham City U21 · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Leyton Orient · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Chelsea U21 · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-31T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Brighton U21 · 2-2 (D)

Chelsea U21

  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Fulham U21 · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Wycombe · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Arsenal U21 · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-31T12:00:00.000Z · H vs West Ham United U21 · 5-4 (W)
  • 2026-08-25T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Bristol Rovers · 2-2 (D)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 1-4 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2025-10-25T13:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 1-2 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2024-11-01T19:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 1-2 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2024-05-11T12:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 2-3 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2024-03-01T19:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 4-2 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2023-02-27T19:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 0-1 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2022-08-20T13:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 4-1 Chelsea U21 (Premier League 2 Division One)
  • 2022-01-11T19:00:00.000Z · Arsenal U21 4-1 Chelsea U21 (EFL Trophy)

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 59.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–2.

It puts both teams scoring at 80% and over 2.5 goals at 83%.

A 60% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.