Spurs vs Gunners Evaluation, Forecasts, and Top Wagers Previewed
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On Sunday, Tottenham and Arsenal square off in the English Premier League. The spotlight is on Arsenal, who are chasing a third consecutive away win against their North London rivals, despite the absence of key midfield players. Spurs, on the other hand, have managed four points from their three fixtures this season.
Tottenham's Current Standing
Last season, Tottenham's finish was less than impressive, with five losses in their final seven Premier League games. They lost 4-0 to Newcastle, 3-2 at home to Arsenal, and 4-2 to Liverpool, after trailing in all three matches. This season began on a disappointing note with a 1-1 draw against Leicester, despite Tottenham's 70% possession. They then registered a convincing 4-0 win against Everton, followed by a 2-1 away defeat to Newcastle, despite having 20 shots and 66% possession.
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Tottenham Team News
Richarlison is likely to miss the match due to injury, while Yves Bissouma, Micky van de Ven, and Dominic Solanke are doubtful. Rodrigo Bentancur, who is facing an FA charge for using a racial slur, may replace Pape Sarr in the starting XI. Dejan Kulusevski could feature as a false nine, and Radu Dragusin is on standby if van de Ven is ruled out.
Tottenham's Drive
With their aggressive approach, Tottenham will strive for a win against the weakened Arsenal. They are unlikely to settle for a draw at any stage.
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Arsenal's Recent Performances
Arsenal drew 1-1 against Brighton in their last match, after Declan Rice was sent off, giving up a 1-0 lead. Prior to that setback, the Gunners had won eight consecutive games, including a 5-0 victory over Chelsea, a 3-2 win at Spurs, and a 1-0 triumph at Manchester United. The season finished with a 2-1 home win against Everton, as Manchester City clinched the title. They started this season with a 2-0 home win over Wolves and a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal will be without the suspended Declan Rice and the injured Martin Odegaard. Mikel Arteta may field Jorginho and Thomas Partey in midfield, with Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz potentially playing as false nines.
Arsenal's Strategy
Without Rice and Odegaard, Arsenal might adopt a more defensive approach, with Arteta instructing his left-back to invert into a third holding midfielder role.
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Key Stats
- Tottenham have seen over 2.5 goals in 20 of their last 24 EPL matches.
- Tottenham have conceded in 29 of their last 34 matches (57 goals conceded).
- Spurs have lost 6 of their last 10 matches.
- Arsenal's Kai Havertz has scored 11 goals in his last 17 EPL appearances.
- Arsenal have won their last 2 away matches against Tottenham.
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Verdict
Despite the missing key players and Arsenal's more defensive approach, Arsenal is tipped to win due to their recent form and consistency. However, the derby might not feature as many goals as previous encounters.
Best Bet: Arsenal win at 2.35
Value Bet: Arsenal win and Under 3.5 goals at 3.65
Goalscorer Tip: Kai Havertz to score anytime at 3.50
James, a seasoned football analyst, provides insights on this encounter. He holds the UEFA A coaching licence and has previously worked for several clubs in analysis roles. You can follow him on Twitter at @footy_analysis.
- Despite the absence of key midfield players, Arsenal is chasing a third consecutive away win against Tottenham in sports, and their recent form has made them a strong contender for a win in the upcoming fixture.
- As Tottenham strive for a win against the weakened Arsenal, their aggressive approach might not guarantee a high-scoring encounter, considering the over 2.5 goals trend in Tottenham's recent English Premier League matches has not always held.
- Arsenal's strategy for the upcoming fixture, due to the suspensions and injuries of key players, may involve a more defensive approach, but they are still tipped to win based on their recent form and consistency, especially since Kai Havertz, who has scored 11 goals in his last 17 EPL appearances, could be the goalscorer in the match.
