LiontipsNorwich City vs Arsenal. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 26, 2021).
Command Analysis
In the last season, Norwich City won the Championship and thus returned to the Premeir League. However, this season they are struggling to deliver solid performance. In the League Cup, the Canaries crushed Bornemouth (6-0) in the first round, but suffered a defeat to Liverpool in the next match (0-3).
The Premier League campaign of the hosts is woeful. They failed the start to the season, and on 15 November got a new head coach, Dean Smith who was invited to save the team from relegation. But after 17 rounds, Norwich have only 10 points from two victories and four draws, and they sit bottom of the table. The Canaries have the worst attack in the league having scored only eight goals.
In the last three matches, Norwich lost to Tottenham (0-3), Manchester United (0-1), and Aston Villa (0-2).
Hanley, Zimmermann, Omobamidele, Normann, Rashica are all out due to injuries. Tzolis, Sargent, Rupp, Lees-Melou are in COVID protocol.
Arsenal had a very poor season last year and failed to get to the European competition for the first time in many years. This was a huge disappointment for the 13-times English champions, however, this year the Gunners got a chance to fully focus on their domestic campaigns.
The North Londoners have secured a semi-final spot in the League Cup. In the earlier rounds, Arsenal beat West Bromwich (6-0), AFC Wimbledon (3-0), and Leeds United (2-0). On Tuesday, the Gunners crushed Sunderland 5-1 in the quarterfinal match.
Mikel Arteta's men are currently in 4th place in the log. They won 10 out of 18 games and drew twice. In the last three rounds, the Gunners picked up maximum points from victories over Southampton (3-0), West Ham (2-0), and Leeds United (4-1).
Aubameyang is currently suspended; Kolasinac is out injured;Lokonga, Mari, and Chambers are in COVID protocol.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
The visitors won the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of Norwich's last 5 games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
Goals were scored in both halves in 3 of the last 5 games of Arsenal.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet played in 3 out of 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
Norwich are the clear underdogs here. The visitors are in great form and won their last four matches. In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the Gunners got the upper hand, and we predict their confident victory in the upcoming game, too.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Arsenal
The Canaries' chances of retaining their Premier League spot are vanishing with every game. We don't think they will be able to withhold the attacking line of the Londoners. We suggest betting on Arsenal's victory by a margin of two goals.
Second bet - Arsenal to win by 2 goals
