How it finished
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2–1. Bawler's model had Arsenal in front at 60% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.8 goals and the match produced 3. Arsenal had 16 shots (9 on target) to Chelsea's 13 (5), with 55% of the ball against 45%. Expected goals finished 2.1 to 0.3.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 72%
First-half chances
How the match splits
How to read this
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2–1. Bawler's model had Arsenal in front at 60% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.8 goals and the match produced 3. Arsenal had 16 shots (9 on target) to Chelsea's 13 (5), with 55% of the ball against 45%. Expected goals finished 2.1 to 0.3.
What was the final score in Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea, played on 06 Sept 2026 in the England: Premier League. Bawler's model had gone into it with Arsenal 60%, the draw 23% and Chelsea 17%.
What were the stats in Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Full-time: Possession 55%–45%, Expected goals (xG) 2.1–0.3, Shots 16–13, Shots on target 9–5, Shots inside box 13–5, Big chances 4–0, Corners 5–3, Saves 4–8, Fouls 13–16, Offsides 3–0, Yellow cards 2–4.
Did both teams score in Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Yes — both Arsenal and Chelsea scored, finishing 2–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Arsenal vs Chelsea right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Arsenal to win 60%, it finished Arsenal won (60% called); Total goals — we said 2.8, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Second pick — we said Over 2.5 goals 53%, it finished Landed.