Arsenal vs Leeds United. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL League Cup (October 26, 2021).

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Arsenal play host to Leeds United in the Round of 16 of the EFL League Cup on October 26. Who will advance to the quarterfinals? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Arsenal

Arsenal had a rough start to the new season. When the Londoners didn't get European football following the results of the last season, a lot of money was invested in the new players, but the signings haven't really paid off yet, and the Gunners struggle to rise above the 10th line in the Premier League.

Arsenal have earned 14 points (4 victories and 2 draws). After two draws with Brighton (0:0) and Crystal Palace (2:2), Mikel Arteta's charges confidently beat Aston Villa at home (3:1). Thomas, Aubameyang and Smith Rowe scored the goals for Arsenal.

As for the EFL League Cup, the Gunners reached the last 16 after crushing West Bromwich (6:0) and AFC Wimbledon (3:0).

Xhaka and Tierney will not feature today.

Leeds United

Leeds had a successful start in the EFL League Cup, defeating Crew Alexandria (3:0) and Fulham (1:0 P). However, in the English Premier League, the Whitessit in 17th place just above relegation zone. Leeds have recorded one victory over Watford (1:0) and four of their matches ended in draws.

In the last round, Marcelo Bielsa's men conceded an early goal from Wolverhampton, but managed score an equalizer right at the end of the game from a penalty kick, getting an important draw.

Firpo, Ayling, Koch, and Bamford, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to play today.

Trends

Correct score 2:0

6.50

Arsenal won 3 out of 4 previous head-to-head games.

Goals in both halves - yes

1.74

In 3 of the last 5 games of Arsenal, goals were scored in both halves.

Corners: total under 9.5

1.72

In 2 of the last 4 games of Leeds, this bet played.

Penalty - yes

2.87

Penalties were given in 3 of the last 6 games of Leeds.

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (-1) to Arsenal

2.13

We predict a confident victory for the Gunners. Arsenal are playing at their home pitch, and all the head-to-head stats are in their favour.

Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Arsenal

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TipArsenal to win by 2 goals

4.85

We think that the visiting team will pack the bus and try to keep a goalless draw, hoping to get to a penatly shootout. But we expect the hosts to cut through Leeds' defenses and win by a margin of 2 goals.

Second bet - Arsenal to win by 2 goals

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