Newcastle-Arsenal Encounter Preview, Guesswork, and Top Wagers
Going Head-to-Head: Newcastle United versus Arsenal in the Premier League
Saturday's Matchup
Newcastle United squares off against Arsenal in a tense Premier League battle. The Magpies have been struggling lately, with only two points from their last five league games, while the Gunners have gone winless in their last two EPL fixtures. Newcastle has managed victories in two out of their last three matches against Arsenal at St. James' Park.
Newcastle Form
Eddie Howe's side has been stumbling recently, with just two wins in their last seven games across all competitions. In the league, they've lost three and drawn two of their last five games, with both victories coming in the Carabao Cup. Recent results include a 3-1 loss at Fulham, followed by a 1-1 home draw against Man City, a 0-0 draw at Everton, and a 1-0 home defeat to Brighton. A 2-1 loss at Chelsea was followed by a 2-0 home win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
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Newcastle Team News
Newcastle is expected to see the returns of Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, and Bruno Guimaraes after rotating their squad in midweek. However, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, and Jamaal Lascelles are sidelined due to injuries. Callum Wilson's return from injury has been delayed, and Alexander Isak remains a slight doubt.
Newcastle Motivation
The Magpies are eager for league points and will aim to win this match at home, though a draw would not be a disappointing result.
Arsenal Form
Arsenal was unbeaten in ten games before recent slip-ups. After a 2-2 draw at Man City, they defeated Leicester 4-2 and eased past PSG 2-0. A comeback 3-1 victory at Southampton extended their form before a 2-0 loss at Bournemouth. They responded with a 1-0 win over Shakhtar, although they faced a late surge of shots. Last weekend, they surrendered a 2-1 lead to draw 2-2 at home against Liverpool. On Wednesday, they cruised past Preston 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.
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Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta will welcome William Saliba back from suspension, but Riccardo Calafiori is ruled out. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel, and Ben White are all facing knee injuries, casting doubt on their availability. Key midfielder Martin Odegaard is nearing a return, while Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Thomas Partey are expected to return after partial rests midweek.
Arsenal Motivation
Arsenal urgently needs a win after dropping points against Bournemouth and Liverpool.
Key Stats
- Newcastle have won just two out of their last seven games (scoring only six goals).
- Newcastle have lost three out of their last five EPL games (with two draws).
- Arsenal has won 15 of their last 20 games.
- Arsenal has lost two out of their last three away games at Newcastle.
- Kai Havertz has scored five goals in his last eight games for Arsenal.
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Verdict
A tight, tense match is expected, with Arsenal likely to retain their quality to defend a lead and secure a narrow victory. Given that, here are some best bets:
Best Bet: Arsenal win at 1.95
Value Bet: Arsenal win and Under 3.5 goals at 2.80
High-Value Bet: Arsenal to win by exactly 1 goal at 3.65
Goalscorer Tip: Kai Havertz to score anytime at 2.90
James is a football analyst who focuses on the tactics of the Premier League and South African Premier League. He holds a UEFA A coaching license and has worked in analysis roles for various clubs.Twitter: https://twitter.com/footy_analysis
- The forthcoming match in the Premier League pits Newcastle United against Arsenal, a battle where the Gunners strive to seal a win, having gone winless in their last two EPL fixtures.
- As the Premier League season persists, Newcastle United, with their stumbling form, have recorded only two victories in their last seven games across all competitions, with their latest League games resulting in three losses and two draws.
- In this weekend's encounter between Newcastle United and Arsenal, the Magpies, eager for league points, aim to win at home. However, a draw would not be disappointing for them.
- With their recent slip-ups, Arsenal urgently needs a victory after dropping points against Bournemouth and Liverpool. In their last three visits to Newcastle, they have suffered two losses, making this match a challenge to regain dominance in European leagues and the Premier League.
