A home tie and a one-goal advantage await Arsenal on Tuesday night, as they take on Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

The hosts return to this tie with a head-start on their London rivals, following their 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge in last month’s first leg.

Manager Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to reach their first Carabao Cup final since 2018 and will fancy their chances, having lost only one of their last 15 competitive matches.

The sheer size of Chelsea’s squad allows them the chance to rotate players during their busy schedule.

Tuesday’s visitors booked their place in the UEFA Champions League last-16 last week, before coming from behind to defeat West Ham in the English Premier League on Saturday night.

Manager Liam Rosenior’s side overcame a two-goal deficit to win the match 3-2, following an Enzo Fernandez stoppage-time winner.

The Blues will need to come from behind again, should they advance to the League Cup final for the second time since 2024.

What are the best picks for Arsenal vs Chelsea?

Arsenal are probably the only team in European football that fancies themselves to win the quadruple, and that speaks volumes.

The Gunners qualified through to the last-16 of the Champions League, as League Phase Champions, having won all eight of their matches.

They remain at the top of the Premier League table and don’t look like relenting their lead anytime soon.

Backing them to win this game will be short, but could well be described as a banker, given their form.

Both teams’ recent matches suggest goals are likely in this game, so backing at least three goals to be scored could be a nice bet.

In terms of scorers, Chelsea’s tendency to rotate makes it difficult to back one of their players; a bet on an Arsenal player is much more favourable here.

Victor Gyokeres is one of two Swedish strikers signed for big money last summer, who have endured a turbulent season so far this campaign.

Though he is in a much better state than his injury-ridden international teammate, who will warm Liverpool’s bench for the next few months.

Gyokeres’ form has picked up in recent weeks, having netted in four of his last six games, including the first leg of this tie last month.

Where can I watch Arsenal vs Chelsea?

Supporters in the UK will be able to watch this match on Sky Sports or ITV. Kick off is at 8pm.

For viewers in the USA, Sunday’s match will be shown live and exclusively on Paramount+. Kick off is at 16:00 EST.

What is Arsenal’s current form?

W-D-W-L-W

What is Chelsea’s current form?

W-W-W-W-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Arsenal and Man Utd?

14/01/26 – Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Carabao Cup – SF: 1st leg )

30/11/25 – Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (EPL)

16/03/25 – Arsenal 1–0 Chelsea (EPL)

10/11/24 – Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal (EPL)

23/04/24 – Arsenal 4–0 Chelsea (EPL)

What is Arsenal’s predicted team?

Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice – Madueke, Gyokeres, Trossard

Injured: Saka, Dowman, Merino

Doubt: None

What is Chelsea’s predicted team?

Sanchez – Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella – Fernandez, Caicedo – Garnacho, Palmer, Neto – Pedro

Injured: Colwill, Essugo, Lavia, Tosin

Doubt: Gittens

Suspended: Mudryk

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