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As the English Premier League 2023/24 season approaches its climax, the spotlight is on the North London Derby, where Spurs will face the Gunners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Gameweek 35.
This match is crucial for both teams. Arsenal is currently leading the league, competing in points with Liverpool and Man City. In contrast, Spurs are in fifth place, 6 points away from the top four, after a heavy 4-0 defeat against Newcastle.
Arsenal comes into this match with strong momentum, having secured a convincing 5-0 win over Chelsea, marking their fourth victory in the last 5 EPL games.
Spurs' recent form has been shaky, with two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five matches. Looking at their recent head-to-head encounters, Arsenal has the upper hand with 3 wins, compared to Spurs' single victory and 1 draw between them in their last 5 meetings.
Given the high stakes and both teams' consistent goal-scoring this season, the prediction for over 3.5 goals is backed by their average goals per match, Arsenal's 2.41 and Spurs' 2.03.
The betting tip is...
Over 3.5 goals will be scored
70 %
30 %
The hosts are facing some challenges with their lineup due to injuries. Their main striker, Richarlison, along with defenders Pedro Porro and Udogie, are expected to miss the game. Porro might return before the others.
With these players out, the team will heavily rely on Son Heung-min and Timo Werner to lead the attack against a strong Arsenal. However, there are concerns in the midfield as Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have not scored or assisted in their last 5 matches.
Defensively, with regular starters unavailable, Ben Davies and Emerson Royal are likely to step in but thereโs a job at hand as Spurs havenโt kept a clean sheet in the last 5 matches. Keep an eye on Brennan Johnson. With Son possibly being closely watched by Arsenalโs defenders, Johnson might play a crucial role in Spurs' attack.
Defensive changes will be seen due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Vicario, Royal/Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Davies, Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Son, Werner
Arsenal will head into the North London Derby against Tottenham with high spirits following their narrow win over Chelsea. Trossard is expected to start over Martinelli once again due to his strong recent performances, while Zinchenko might find himself on the bench.
In their last match, Kai Havertz was positioned as a striker, with Partey bolstering the midfield, a setup likely to continue given no new injury concerns. Coach Mikel Arteta might still make adjustments based on players' form.
Bukayo Saka is key to Arsenalโs chances, being the top goal scorer for the team. Martin Odegaard has been instrumental too, with 16 big chances created, placing him third in the league. His effective midfield partnership with Declan Rice and Havertz is proving beneficial. Arsenal leads the league in goals scored per match, averaging 2.4, and they have the most clean sheets this season with 16.
We predict a similar lineup from their last match.
Predicted Lineup: Raya, White, Gabriel, Saliba, Kiwior, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Trossard, Havertz.
Heading into the North London Derby, the momentum leans towards Arsenal, who have notched up more wins historically and possess a superior goal-scoring average this season, with 2.41 goals per match compared to Spurs' 2.03.ย
The fixture has a rich history of being high-scoring, with 17 goals in the last 5 meetings, and no goalless draws. Arsenalโs defence also seems more robust, evident from their 16 clean sheets, whereas Spurs have managed just 6.
Given Arsenalโs current form and offensive strength, combined with Spursโ defensive vulnerabilities, Arsenal appears to have the upper hand in this encounter. Thus, predicting a win for Arsenal in a goal-scoring thriller wouldn't be far off the mark.
