LiontipsManchester City vs Arsenal. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (August 28, 2021).
Command Analysis
Manchester City won their seventh title in the last season of the English Premier League. The Sky Blues chalked up 27 wins and scored 83 goals, securing the champions title a few rounds before the end of the season.
Pep Guardiola's charges also reached the Champions League final but were defeated by Chelsea. The start of the new season was unlucky for the Sky Blues, too: they lost in the Community Shield match to Leicester.
The bad run continued in the first round of the Premier League. City lost the opening match against Tottenham (0: 1). However, already in the second round, Man City absolutely destroyed Norwich at home (5:0).
Man City have signedJack Grealish from Aston Villa (117.5 million) and Kayky from Fluminense (10 million).
Manchester City will be without De Bruyne, Delap,and Foden.
For the first time in many years, Arsenaldidn't make it to the European club competition. The North Londoners scored 61 points last season (18 victories and 7 draws in 38 rounds). They finished eighth in the Premier League standings.
The club has done a lot of work in the transfer market. defender Ben White (58.5 million), midfielder Albert Lokonga (17.5 million), defender Nuno Tavares (8 million), midfielderMartin Ødegaard (35 million), and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (28 million) have joined the squad.
The Gunners shocked their fans with a 0:2 loss to the newly-promoted Brentford in the opening game of the Premier League season. Arsenal also lost in the second round to the rivals, Chelsea, with the same score. A morale-boosting win over West Brom in Carabao Cup (6:0) may help the team to bounce back and start earning points.
Mikel Arteta will be unable to call upon the services of Nketiah. There are also doubts over the availability of Gabriel, Thomas, and Bellerin. Willian and White are isolated with the coronavirus.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Manchester City won 3 of their last 5 games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in the last 3 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Both teams lost their opening games in the Premier League. However, the reigning champion looks a bit more convincing. Man City are playing at home, plus they don't have serious losses in their lineup. Arsenal have signed several interesting players, but they are still adapting to the new team, and there are doubts over the availability of a few key players. We predict Manchester City to win this fixture.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Manchester City
For those who like to take risks, we suggest playing City's victory by two goals. In 5 of the last 7 head-to-head games, City won with such an advantage.
Second bet - Manchester City to win by 2 goals.
