Liam Rosenior became the first Chelsea manager to win his maiden game since Antonio Conte when the Blues powered past Charlton in the FA Cup over the weekend. The former Strasbourg boss is now preparing to make his Stamford Bridge debut, and he has an opportunity to make a serious statement as his men prepare to face Arsenal in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. Let's take a closer look at this massive first-leg clash.
Carabao Cup Winner Odds
We are down to the final four teams in the competition, with Newcastle and Man City joining Chelsea and Arsenal in a heavyweight line-up. Below are the latest outright odds as we prepare for a tasty semi-final stage.
| Carabao Cup Winner | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | 7/4 | betway |
| Arsenal | 15/8 | betway |
| Chelsea | 9/2 | bet365 |
| Newcastle | 6/1 | BetMGM |
*Odds correct at 13:00 GMT on 13/01/2026. Odds subject to change.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Bet Builder
A big London derby deserves a big bet builder, and we have managed to compile three tasty selections using the best online bookies. Here’s what we’ve got…
| Markets | Odds | Return for £10 |
|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | 8/11 (Ladbrokes) | £17.27 |
| Over 3.5 Cards | 2/5 (Ladbrokes) | £14.00 |
| Enzo Fernandez Over 0.5 Shots on Target | 11/8 (Ladbrokes) | £23.75 |
| 4.74/1 (Ladbrokes) | £57.43 |
*Odds correct at 13:00 GMT on 13/01/2026. Odds subject to change.
Bet 1: Both Teams to Score – Yes
Rosenior has been at Chelsea for a matter of days, though he has an early opportunity to make a positive impression as his men prepare to face the Premier League leaders.
The Blues held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw last November, which marked the third successive time that both teams rattled the net in meetings at Stamford Bridge.
When it comes to general form, Chelsea have managed to score in nine successive outings across all competitions, including five goals against Charlton in their third-round FA Cup victory.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have only failed to score in two games this entire season—both of which came against Liverpool.
Bearing everything in mind, we are kicking off our bet builder by backing both teams to score at around 8/11.
Bet 2: Over 3.5 cards
Matches between Chelsea and Arsenal have a tendency to get feisty, with the previous five meetings producing a total of 30 bookings, an average of six per match.
Considering both clubs have been somewhat starved of domestic trophies, there is a lot at stake on Wednesday night, meaning tensions could boil over at some point.
With a new manager at the helm and two fierce rivals on the field, the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge could also play a part.
Bet 3: Enzo Fernandez Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Chelsea might not be in great form, but Enzo Fernandez certainly is. The Argentinian midfielder has scored three goals in four games while also chipping in with an assist.
The 24-year-old is also one of the most active shot-takers in the Premier League, converting 14.6% of his 41 shots into goals this season. Only four other midfielders have produced more shots in the top-flight.
With that in mind, we are putting our trust in Fernandez and backing him to have one shot on target against Arsenal.
