EFL Cup: Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 14)

Liam Rosenior takes charge of Chelsea for the first time at Stamford Bridge on Jan 14, as the Blues host Arsenal in the first leg of the semi-final stage of the EFL Cup. Find the odds and our picks here.

How to Watch

• When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Stamford Bridge, London, England
• How to Watch: CBS

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Odds

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Head-to-Head

Arsenal hold the narrow advantage over Chelsea based on previous head-to-head meetings, winning 29 of the 79 clashes. At Stamford Bridge, the Gunners have won just eleven of the last 39 meetings. The latest meeting between the sides saw a 1-1 draw played out in November.

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Game Preview

An interesting London derby will be staged in the EFL Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. It has been a busy start to life at Stamford Bridge for Liam Rosenior, but the Blues boss could have his sights set on a first major final with the club.

Chelsea landed a dominant win in his first game in charge, as they coasted to a 5-1 success over Charlton in the FA Cup. However, this is undeniably a step up in opposition.

Chelsea’s home form throughout the season has been inconsistent, winning just four of their ten fixtures, and suffering three defeats. They have remained an offensive force at Stamford Bridge, scoring 1.5 goals per game, but they have also allowed 1.1 efforts per 90.

Arsenal also progressed in the FA Cup over the weekend, as a much-changed team cruised to a 4-1 away win against Portsmouth. The Gunners relied on the prowess from set-pieces, with three of their goals coming from corners.

The victory means that Arsenal have now won four of their last five in all competitions, and they have scored eight goals in their last two away matches. Mikel Arteta is once again likely to rest a couple of first-team stars, but Kai Havertz could be handed a first start since the opening day of the season.

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Picks

A cagey fixture is expected in this London derby, with neither side likely to want to give too much away. Therefore, a draw could be a potential area of value when making picks.

Free Pick:

• The Draw (+240)