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Arsenal vs Tottenham: Prediction and Betting Odds 5.30
In the central match of the 21st round of the Premier League, Arsenal and Tottenham will meet in the London derby on January 15. The Gunners are performing much better than their opponents this season and deservedly receive the status of the obvious favorite from bookmakers today. At the same time, Spurs are distinguished by their unpredictability and are always ready to present a surprise, especially since they have a very solid squad by league standards. Should we expect a sensation today and which reliable bets to choose? - the answer is in our betting tip. Also, the site star experts Alexander Mostovoy, Roman Pavlyuchenko, Dmitry Gradilenko and Elvin Kerimov share their opinions on the game
Command Analysis
Arsenal
EnglandCurrent form
Arsenal are approaching the upcoming derby on an unpleasant streak of three matches without a win. The losing streak started in the 20th round of the Premier League, when they failed to beat Brighton away (1:1). Then there were the cup matches, in which Mikel Arteta actively used rotation. In the first match of the League Cup semi-final, the Londoners lost to Newcastle (0:2) at home, and now they clearly have little chance of reaching the final, given the excellent form the Magpies are in. Then there was the 1/32 final match of the FA Cup against Manchester United, again at the Emirates. A tough confrontation ended in a 1:1 draw in regular and extra time, and the Red Devils were more accurate in the penalty shootout. The defeat was, of course, offensive, because from the 61st minute Arsenal played with an advantage, equalized the score, and there was also a missed penalty.
In the Premier League standings, the Gunners are fighting with Nottingham Forest for second place, both teams have 40 points. It will not be easy to catch up with the leaders Liverpool, as the Merseysiders have six points more and still have a match in hand. It is worth noting that Arsenal remains the only club in the Premier League that has not suffered a single defeat on its home field – six wins and three draws.
Mikel Arteta doesn't have much room to rotate in attack at the moment, especially with Saka still out, and Jesus and Nwaneri also out. The only positive news is that Sterling is fit to play.
Disqualifications and injuries
The injured list includes White, Tomiyasu, Saka, Nwaneri and Jesus, with Calafiori questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Arsenal have failed to win in the first half in three of their last four matches
- Four or fewer goals have been scored in 12 of the Gunners' last 14 Premier League games
- Arsenal have failed to score more than two goals in nine of their last 13 Premier League games
- Arsenal have committed fewer fouls than their opponents in five of their last six matches
Probable line-up: Raya - Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Louis-Skelly - Odegaard, Partey, Rice - Sterling, Havertz, Trossard.
Tottenham Hotspur
EnglandCurrent form
Tottenham this season in the Premier League is not living up to expectations and betting tips. At the start, they managed to stay in the top 4, but with each round, the results got worse. As a result, at the moment, after 20 matches played, the Spurs occupy only 12th place, having scored 24 points. It seems that it is no longer possible to fight for participation in the European Cups next season, since the gap from the top 6 is 10 points.
In many ways, Tottenham current problems are connected with losses in the defensive line. They are unable to consistently achieve victories only through a powerful attack. The team has 30 goals conceded, among the 12 best clubs in the league only Brentford (35) and Aston Villa (32) have conceded more. However, the attack is at its best, as evidenced by the 42 goals scored, only Liverpool has distinguished itself more.
At the moment, the streak without a win in the Premier League for the team of Ange Postecoglou has reached four matches – three defeats and a draw. The only point in this period was achieved in the confrontation with Wolverhampton (2:2). At the same time, Tottenham successfully played cup matches. First, in the first game of the semi-final of the League Cup, they beat Liverpool (1:0), and then in extra time in the 1/32 of the FA Cup, they beat Tamworth with a score of 3:0.
Tottenham have already made two transfers. Goalkeeper Kinski came from Slavia, and he has shown himself well in two matches. Also, Yang-Min Hyuk came from Gangwon, South Korea.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bentancur, Davies, Udoji, Odober, Richarlison, Romero, van de Ven and Vicario will be out today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Tottenham have drawn their last two games in the first half
- Spurs are winless in seven of their last eight Premier League games (two draws and five defeats)
- Tottenham have scored at least three goals in 12 of their last 16 Premier League games
Probable line-up: Kinski - Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence - Sarr, Bissouma - Johnson, Kulusevski, Son - Solanke.
Trends
Bet Total corners over 10.5
The stake has played in 15 of Tottenham last 20 matches
1.70Bet Tottenham to score in the second half
In two of the last three head-to-head matches, Tottenham scored in the second 45 minutes
2.12Bet Exact score 2:2
Tottenham have drawn two of their last four matches
14.00Bet Total yellow cards Arsenal more than two
Arsenal players have received at least two yellow cards in six of their last seven Premier League home games
1.64Tottenham to not lose on offsides
The bet has played in three of Spurs' previous four matches
2.60Tip and bets
Arsenal are the clear favourites in the bookmakers' line in the upcoming London derby. Indeed, the Gunners are having a better season than their opponents, and have not yet lost at the Emirates in the Premier League. However, we would not discount Spurs, who have a strong selection of players in the attack line, and are always ready to fire where it is not expected of them. Plus, goalkeeper Kinski has appeared in the squad, who has already managed to keep a great clean sheet against Liverpool. We expect that in this fundamental battle, Tottenham will not allow themselves to fail completely and will even have a chance to score points, especially given the looming decline of the opponent.
Our prediction is Tottenham win with Asian handicap (+1.5) at odds of 1.74
Bet on total
Derby matches often feature high-scoring battles. Thus, in two of the last three encounters, at least four goals were scored. The Londoners have a very decent attacking potential, we can expect a bright game and at least four goals between them.
The second bet is total over 3.5 goals with odds of 2.25
Combined rate
It would be logical to try to play a combined bet with a high coefficient that Tottenham will not lose today and more than two goals will be scored in the match. When choosing this option, we hope, first of all, for the Spurs to attack. Also, do not forget that Arsenal, taking into account all tournaments, has not won three matches in a row.
Prediction - Tottenham will not lose and total over 2.5 goals with odds of 5.30
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