LiontipsArsenal vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 11, 2021).
Command Analysis
Arsenalhad a slow start to the season, but once Mikel Arteta's men found their footing, their started delivering successful results. Arsenal have reached the quarterfinal of the League Cup, where next week they will go against Sunderland. In the round of 16, the Londoners defeated Leeds United (2:0).
The Gunners are 7th in the Premier League standings with 23 points from 15 games. They chalked up 7 victories and 2 draws, but managed only one win in the last 4 rounds, over Newcastle (2:0). Arsenal suffered defeats in the other 3 games.
Kolasinac is sidelined through ankle injury. Leno and Smith Rowe might also miss this game.
Southampton were eliminated from the League Cup by Chelsea in the Round of 16. The Saints put up a good fight against the Blues, but Chelsea prevailed in a penalty shootout.
As for their Premier League campaign, Ralph Hasenhuttl's men sit in 16th place, with 16 points from 15 matches and are 6 points above the relegation zone. In the last two rounds, they drew with Leicester City (2:2) and Brighton (1:1).
Soton will be without Armstrong, Forster, Bednarek, and McCarthy.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 6 head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
The hosts won 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The hosts might be far from their best, but they are still favourites against Southampton. The Gunners have a large potential and have been more impressive at home than on their travels. Southampton would be happy to get a draw, so they will be playing a very defensive style of football, but Arsenal should be able to breach their defenses. We expect a victory for Arsenal.
First tip - Asian handicap (-1) to Arsenal
Neither side has been particularly impressive in attack this season, but the opponents concede a lot, and they have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games. We suggest playing the total over.
Second tip - total over 2.5 goals
