LiontipsArsenal vs Wolverhampton. Prediction (odds 2.16) and bets on the Premier League match
Command Analysis
Current form
For the second year in a row, Arsenal finished second in the Premier League, unable to withstand the competition from Manchester City, although they fought until the very end. The key moment then was the defeat in April to Aston Villa (0:2). In the end, they managed to produce a six-match winning streak, but Josep Guardiola's charges did not allow themselves to misfire and maintained a handicap of two points.
The Gunners have done well in their summer preparations for the start of the season. We especially note the last friendly matches, in which they won against Bayer (4:1) and Lyon (2:0).
There were no major losses in the squad. They sold Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham, and also got rid of Soares, Lokong, Hein, Tavares, Okonkwo. Among the acquisitions, we note defender Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya, whose contract was bought out from Brentford. In general, the squad is well-coordinated and balanced, Mikel Arteta has already proven that Arsenal is not only a formidable force, but also capable of fighting for a long-distance victory in the Premier League.
Disqualifications and injuries
Defenders Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are injured and will not take to the field today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Arsenal have won 16 of their last 18 Premier League matches.
- The Gunners have scored at least two goals in 15 of their last 18 Premier League matches.
- Arsenal and Wolverhampton have exchanged goals at the Londoners' home ground in six of their previous seven encounters.
Probable lineup : Raya - White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko - Partey, Rice, Odegaard - Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Current form
In 2018 https://www.wolves.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">, Wolverhampton returned to the elite of English football, there were ups and downs, but last season the Wolves showed their worst result in this time - 14th place. As a result, for four seasons in a row the team has not been able to finish higher than tenth place. Yes, the fight for survival has been avoided, but there is no progress.
Most likely, nothing will change radically. In any case, there are no prerequisites for a breakthrough. Wolverhampton has not yet made any high-profile transfers. Let's note the appearance of Jorgen Strand-Larsen from Celta in the team. He was taken on loan. The signing of Pedro Lima and Rodrigo Gomez also looks promising. Gary O'Neill is still on the coaching bridge.
In pre-season friendlies, Wolverhampton looked very inconsistent. It is difficult to judge the real form of players who beat Leipzig (3:0), but lost to Rayo Vallecano (0:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Defender Nelson Semedo will miss the first three rounds due to suspension, while forwards Leon Chiwome and Enzo Gonzalez are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Wolves have conceded at least two goals in six of their last eight Premier League games.
- Wolves are currently on a six-game winless away run in the Premier League
Probable line-up : Sa-Doherty, Mosquera, Toti Gomes, Ait-Nouri-Lemina, Gomes-Sarabia, Hee Chan, Rodrigo Gomes-Strand-Larsen.
Trends
Bet on Wolverhampton to score in the first half
Arsenal have conceded in the opening 45 minutes in two of their last four matches
3.60Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the last three head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half
1.42Bet Exact score 2:1
Arsenal have won two of their last four head-to-head victories with this score
9.40Arsenal to score in first half
Arsenal have scored goals in the opening 45 minutes in their previous three head-to-head encounters
1.41Bet 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
The bet has played in two of the last three matches between the teams
2.18Tip and bets
In the bookmakers' line, Arsenal is the undisputed favorite. It's hard to argue with this, given that the Gunners have a balanced lineup, there have been no major changes, and they have a total advantage in head-to-head matches. At the same time, given the odds, we wouldn't expect a total rout. Wolverhampton has also retained the core of its lineup, and last season it didn't lose in two head-to-head matches with a difference of more than two goals. It's unlikely that the Wolves will just give up three points without a fight today.
Our prediction is a victory for Wolverhampton with an Asian handicap (+2.5) at odds of 1.60
Bet on total
“Wolverhampton”, in general, looked good in friendly matches in attack, only in one game could not hit the opponent’s goal. There is no doubt about the strength of “Arsenal’s” attack. There is a probability that we will see an exchange of goals. The odds for this event at bookmakers are very attractive. Moreover, the statistics are also on the side of such a bet: in six of the last seven face-to-face confrontations in London within the framework of the EPL there was an exchange of goals.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 2.16
Bet on corners
Another promising trend to note is that in six of the previous eight head-to-head Premier League encounters at Arsenal's ground, the visitors have not lost on corners by more than four corners.
Prediction: Wolverhampton to win on corners with a handicap of (+4.5) with odds of 1.79
