Chelsea vs Arsenal: 56/1 Mega Bet Builder Tip 14/01/2026

Chelsea take on Arsenal in the first leg of the semi-final of the EFL Cup on Wednesday (14/01/2026), as Liam Rosenior takes charge of his first game at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues come into this game following a victory over Charlton Athletic (1-5) in Liam Rosenior's first game in charge. Chelsea's route to the semi-final has seen them beat the likes of Lincoln City (1-2), Wolves (3-4) and Cardiff City (1-3).

Arsenal head into this game following their 4-1 win against Portsmouth away from home in the FA Cup. The Gunners have beaten Port Vale (0-2), Brighton & Hove Albion (2-0) and Crystal Palace (1-1, 8p-7). Mikel Arteta's side are on the hunt for their first trophy since 2020 during Arteta's first season at the club.

Ahead of this game, we have picked out a 56/1 bet builder tip which you can see below!

We have selected the following legs for our 56/1 bet builder tip for Chelsea vs Arsenal:

• Arsenal to win
• Gabriel Martinelli to score or assist
• Marc Cucurella to be booked
• Myles Lewis-Skelly to be booked

Arsenal to win

Chelsea have only won once in their last six matches in all competitions, following their comfortable victory against Charlton Athletic; however, this test is likely to be more difficult for new manager Liam Rosenior. The Blues face an Arsenal side in the midst of a nine-game unbeaten run and having not lost at Stamford Bridge since 2018 in all competitions.

Gabriel Martinelli to score or assist

Gabriel Martinelli is likely to retain his place following his three goals at the weekend against Portsmouth in the FA Cup. Martinelli has featured primarily in cup competitions this season, most notably in the Champions League, where he is the top scorer for the Gunners.

Marc Cucurella to be booked

Marc Cucurella has been booked in both of his appearances in the EFL Cup this season, committing at least a foul per game. The Spaniard has also been booked three times in the Premier League this season. Interestingly, Cucurella has faced Arsenal eight times in the Premier League and has received a booking in 50% of those matches.

Myles Lewis-Skelly to be booked

The injuries to Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori will likely mean a start for Myles Lewis-Skelly at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The Arsenal academy product endured a difficult time against Jeremie Frimpong in the Gunners' last league game against Liverpool, so the prospect of Cole Palmer or Estevao on the right side of Chelsea could draw the full back into making some rash challenges. Lewis-Skelly has been booked three times in the Premier League this season.