LiontipsArsenal vs West Ham. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 15, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last season, Arsenal failed to qualify for any of the European club tournaments, which is a big blow for the ambitious London club. However, now they can fully focus on their domestic campaigns.
The Gunners are having a good run in the League Cup. They crushed West Bromwich (6:0) and AFC Wimbledon (3:0) in the first two rounds, and then prevailed over Leeds United in the Round of 16 (2:0). Next week, Arsenal will face Sunderland in the quarterfinal match.
Mikel Arteta's charges are 6th in the Premier League standings with 26 points to their name. They won eight matches and drew twice. After suffering defeats to Manchester United (2:3) and Everton (1:2), the Gunners cruised to victory over Southampton (3:0). Arsenal have been unimpressive in attack this season; they have scored 21 goals in 16 matches.
Lenoand Kolasinac are out injured, and Aubameyang has been suspended.
West Ham had a flying start to the season. They eliminated both Manchester United (1:0) and Manchester City (1:0 P) from the League Cup, and next Wednesday will go against Tottenham in the quarterfinal match.
In the Premier League, the Hammers are currently 4th with 28 points from eight victories and four draws. In the last three rounds, David Moyes's men beat Chelsea (3:2), and shared points with Brighton (1:1) and Burnley (0:0). The attack of the Hammers has been more productive than Arsenal's: they have scored 28 goals in 16 games.
The Hammers have been enjoying success in the Europa League. They won 4 out of 6 group games and got one draw, which allowed them to finish on top of the group and qualify for the knockouts.
Creswell, Johnson, Ogbonna, Zouma, and Frederickshave all been sidelined through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Arsenal won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of West Ham's last 4 games.
СтавкаPenalty - yes
Penalties were given in 3 of the last 6 games of the Hammers.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 games, goals were scored in both halves.
Tip and bets
This is a crucial game for both teams. Right now, Arsenal are two points behind West Ham, and the hosts will strive to collect maximum points here, so they can get into the top-4. We believe that experience, the support of the stands, and tournament motivation will help Arsenal win the London derby.
Our prediction — Arsenal to win
Arsenal won 7 of the last 10 head-to-to-head games, moreover, half of the times they won by a margin of two goals.
Second bet — Arsenal to win by 2 goals
