Arsenal lock horns with Southampton with aims of returning to winning ways, after dropping points in their last two matches. These two teams are actually at the opposite ends of the league table. While Arsenal is at the top of the league table, Southampton is sitting at the most bottom. Due to Arsenal dropping points, the team at the second moves closer to the top. With that, Arsenal is desperate to return to winning ways so they could widen their lead. Southampton on the other hand is a team who is likely to be eliminated early, due to their current standing. However, they are still not losing hope, as they are just four points away from the safety zone. This meeting will be on April 22, 2023, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8), with Arsenal as hosts.
During the 105 matches that these two teams played, it was the hosts who has an impressive record. They won 53 of those matches, while the visitors only recorded 23 victories. Moreover, the hosts are also doing well at home against the visitors, being unbeaten in their last 23 homes games against the visitors. The visitors on the other hand are confident coming into this match as they are one of the three teams unbeaten against the hosts. During their previous meeting, their match ended in a 1-1 draw. For this match, they are aiming for at least a draw, to stand a chance for the next round.
Arsenal
Arsenal is a team who have been at the top of the league for quite a while already, due to their impressive season. However, in their previous match, they failed to add win on their names, their second winless match. They were held by West Ham in a 2-2 draw on their previous match, and are looking to halt this record. Arsenal can no longer afford to drop more points, as the team at the second is just four points behind them. A win in this match widens their lead in the league table with an additional three points. Despite Arsenal being winless in their last two matches, they are still one of the favorites to win the title this season. Moreover, they are a team who are looking to make a statement in this match, due to their recent struggles.
Mohamed Elneny, and Takehiro Tomiyaus both remains to be unavailable in this match, due to their injuries. William Saliba on the other hand is also sidelined as he is complaining issues in his back. Oleksandr Zinchenko meanwhile, is expected to be available in this game from a muscular problem.
Southampton
Southampton on the other hand is sitting at the most bottom part of the league table with 23 points across their names. A win in this match could give them 26 points, and will sit just a point away from the safe zone. Although many are already expecting for Southampton to be eliminated, they still have a chance for the next round. However, in order to do so, Southampton needs to end their struggles in the league. It is just unfortunate that they are coming from a 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on their last match. With that, they are needing to bounce back in this match. As they are just one of the three teams who remains to be unbeaten against Arsenal, this gives them the confidence here. They were able to trouble Arsenal in the past, and they are aiming to do it once again.
Ainsley Maitland-Nanes is ineligible to play in this match, which is why he is not available here. Juan Larios, Valentino Livramento, Mislav Orsic, and Mohammed Salisu are still unavailable due to their injuries. Che Adams on the other hand is expected to return in this match, but is unlikely to be a starter here.
Prediction:
Arsenal (2.0)
Odds: -0.83
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