LiontipsArsenal vs Manchester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (January 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
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, and so far, they have been doing well.
The North Londoners have secured a semi-final spot in the League Cup. In the earlier rounds of the tournament, Arsenal beat West Bromwich (6:0), AFC Wimbledon (3:0), and Leeds United (2:0). After that, the Gunners crushed Sunderland (5:1) in the quarterfinal match.
Mikel Arteta's men are currently in 4th place in the log with a total of 35 points from 11 victories and two draws. After losing to Everton on December 6, the Gunners mounted a four-game winning streak. In the last two matches, Arsenal beat Leeds United (4:1) and Norwich (5:0).
Aubameyang is currently suspended; Kolasinac is out injured;Soares, Tomiyasu, and Chambers are in COVID protocol.
Manchester City started their season with two defeats in a row, and they also got knocked out of the League Cup very early, but that was the end of their misfortunes.
In the Champions League, Manchester City finished on top of the group and progressed to the knockout rounds. Pep Guardiola's charges lost their last group game to RB Leipzig (1:2), but that didn't affect their standings.
The Sky-Blues are killing it in the Premier League. They won 16 out of 20 games and drew twice. These results put them in 1st place with 50 points, which is eight points more, than the 2nd Chelsea have. The City team have one of the most powerful attacking lines in the league, having scored 51 goals.
The winning streak of City has reached nine Premier League games. In the last two rounds of games, the reigning champions of England crushed Leicester City (6-3) and got a narrow win against Brentford (1:0).
Stones, Delap, Torres, Rodri and Walkerhave been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In the last 3 games of Man City, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the visitors' last 4 games.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
The teams haven't tied in the last 10 head-to-head games.
СтавкаPenalty - no
No penalties were given in 3 of the last 5 games of the visitors.
Tip and bets
Both sides have brilliant performers in their attacking lines and will be looking to start the new year with a bang. We expect both teams to convert their scoring chances in the upcoming fixture.
Our prediction — both to score
We believe that today Arsenal will be able to fight off the Sky-Blues today and tie with the reigning champions of the Premier League.
Second bet — a draw
