Arsenal and Chelsea in EFL Cup Semifinal

Arsenal hosts Chelsea on February 3 at the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinal. Arsenal heads into the match with a recent victory against Leeds 4-0, while Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 win against West Ham, propelled by a last-minute goal from Enzo Fernandez.

Match Facts

• Kickoff: 3 PM ET, February 3
• Current Odds: Arsenal -155 (risk $155 to win $100), Chelsea +370, Draw +285, Total Goals: 2.5
• Expert Analysis: SportsLine’s Martin Green believes both teams will score and favors Arsenal to win with over 1.5 goals.

Team Insights

Arsenal leads this two-leg tie 3-2 after winning the first match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s recent transformation under manager Liam Rosenior has seen them win six of their last seven games. Despite being underdogs, Chelsea has its key players returning, including Moisés Caicedo and Cole Palmer.

Injury Updates

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is likely to miss this crucial game, while goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalga’s shaky performances could be a liability for the Gunners.

Predictions

Expect a combative match as both teams aim for a place in the final. Arsenal’s strong home record and depth in attack may give them the upper hand.

Conclusion

Catch the match live and see if Arsenal can hold their advantage or if Chelsea can pull off an upset.