- Date and Time: September 28, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
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| Arsenal vs Leicester City | September 28, 15:00 GMT+1 |
| Arsenal odds | 1.17 |
| Leicester City odds | 15.0 |
| Draw | 7.3 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.44/2.43 |
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Arsenal
The Gunners finished one of the toughest periods of the season, which concluded with a morale-boosting win against Bolton in the EFL Cup. Mikel Arteta is likely setting his sights on capitalizing on this momentum to secure more victories in the Premier League, where Arsenal currently trails the leaders by just two points.
🎶 Kai Havertz scored again 🎶 pic.twitter.com/kKNOhqMcNZ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 26, 2024
Following a four-goal thriller against City, Arsenal almost managed to win with 10 men but eventually conceded in the last minute. This match was notable not only for its intensity but also for the underwhelming performances of Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, who failed to complete a single accurate pass throughout the 90 minutes.
As for injury worries, David Raya is potentially out for this fixture. Martin Ødegaard is still doubtful, while Ben White may return to the right flank of defence after Timber’s weak performance.
| Recent Form | WDDWD |
| Key Players to Watch | David Raya, Gabriel, Declan Rice |
| Team Strengths | Fast retrieval of the ball, high-quality defence |
| Team Weaknesses | Lacking finishing |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Mikel Merino, Martin Ødegaard, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Leandro Trossard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, David Raya (doubtful) |
Leicester City
Six teams in the Premier League are still winless after five rounds, including Leicester. However, they have managed to salvage some points through three draws, including a notable one against Tottenham.
The Foxes’ fans are disappointed with the team’s recent results and performance. During the cup match against Walsall, which ended in a dull goalless draw in regular time, Leicester even faced ridicule from opposing fans.
The Manager with his thoughts in our #ARSLEI build-up 🎥
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 26, 2024
Leicester struggle especially in the defensive areas. The defense has been prone to basic errors, allowing opponents to capitalize and putting further pressure on the team to turn their form around.
In terms of injuries, Leicester is relatively stable with no major new concerns. However, they will continue to miss the services of Patson Daka, Nathaniel Opoku, and Jakub Stolarczyk due to ongoing injury issues.
| Recent Form | WDDLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Stephy Mavididi, Jaime Vardy, James Justin |
| Team Strengths | Good finishing, stealing the ball from the opponents |
| Team Weaknesses | Aerial duels, struggling against fast teams |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Patson Daka, Nathaniel Opoku, Jakub Stolarczyk |
Arsenal vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Statistics
Arsenal are currently on a five-game winning streak against Leicester, with only one of those wins coming by a narrow margin.
Even when the Foxes were at their peak, they struggled against the Gunners, loosing twice to Arsenal in their title-winning season.
In the 21st century, Leicester have played away against the Gunners 12 times and suffered 10 defeats.
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For Arsenal, goalkeeper David Raya has emerged as a standout performer, especially following the international break. His exceptional performances have been pivotal in challenging matches, including key saves that prevented defeats against Atalanta and helped secure a draw in the North London derby against Tottenham.
our king pic.twitter.com/Wv4N5ODXB5
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 22, 2024
Even in a match where Arsenal conceded two goals against Manchester City, Raya’s crucial interventions left a strong impression.
As for Leicester, Stephy Mavididi has played three of his last four matches at a very high level. At the beginning of the season, Steve Cooper did not include him in the starting lineup but changed his mind and the striker rewarded the trust by scoring a goal in each of their last two matches.
Arsenal vs Leicester City Tactical Analysis
Arsenal’s preferred formation under Mikel Arteta has been 4-3-3. This strategy has worked perfectly so far and the midfielders have a major role in organizing attacks. In the defence, Gabriel and William Saliba are stalwarts while also contributing to set pieces.
Leicester’s strategy focuses on a 4-2-3-1 system. Here, Jaime Vardy is the only centre forward, but he receives assistance from the wingers. Occasionally, Leicester switch to 4-3-3.
Arsenal vs Leicester City Prediction
- Football pick: Arsenal to Win (-2.5) Handicap
- Odds: 2.43 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Leicester City
For Leicester, this will be one of the toughest matches of the season so far. It’s hard to believe that Jamie Vardy and Co. will be able to pull off a positive result against the formidable Gunners.
Although the Foxes managed a draw against Tottenham in the first round, now they are playing on away at the Emirates Stadium. In recent matches, Arsenal’s offence has been tremendous and the front line will pressure Leicester’s defenders.
First start. First goal. ✨
📺 Watch Raheem Sterling’s Carabao Cup performance up close with In Focus now 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 27, 2024
Under Steve Cooper, Leicester do not stand out with reliable defensive play, especially against top-tier sides. Meanwhile, the Gunners will be in a good mood following their success in the EFL Cup.
We think Arsenal will secure a convincing victory, so we suggest picking Arsenal to win with a -(2.5) handicap.
Arsenal vs Leicester City Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Arsenal Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.83 (22Bet)
The confrontation between Arsenal and Leicester in recent years has been characterized by very modest results. In the previous nine H2H matches, the opponents scored only 22 goals (2.44 on average per game).
Notably, more than three goals were scored in only two of these encounters, indicating a trend towards more defensively stringent or closely contested matches.
Hat-tricks, seven-goal thriller, and a classy team move ⚡️
📺 Relive six classic home wins against the Foxes 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 27, 2024
Under Mikel Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal has shown significant progress season over season, particularly in terms of defensive solidity and attacking fluency. The Gunners have become adept at minimizing their goals conceded while consistently creating numerous scoring opportunities against their opponents.
Arsenal has enough skill to create a comfortable advantage and then bring the matter to victory. Based on this, the best option for the forecast seems to be Arsenal’s individual total over 2.5 goals.
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