The Emirates Stadium is set to host the highly anticipated second North London derby of the season on Wednesday night, as Arsenal and Tottenham clash in a battle of pride and points. Despite Arsenal’s recent struggles, their solid record against their arch-rivals offers hope, while Tottenham will look to capitalize on their momentum and pull off an upset.
Key Predictions: Goals and a Tight Contest
- Recent form suggests both teams are likely to score. Arsenal have seen goals from both sides in four of their last six outings, while Tottenham have mirrored this in three of their last six matches.
- Low-scoring encounters have been a trend, with four of Arsenal’s last five games producing fewer than 2.5 goals.
- The last North London derby, in September, was a tightly contested 1-0 victory for Arsenal.
Predicted Scoreline: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
Arsenal’s recent run of three winless matches, including two 1-1 draws, suggests they may struggle to dominate but should have enough to avoid a loss. Tottenham, with just one defeat in their last four matches across all competitions, are resilient enough to secure a hard-fought draw.
Odds and Win Probabilities
Arsenal entered the derby as strong favorites with a 71.4% chance of victory. However, Tottenham’s odds of an upset stand at 12.5%, making this a potential thriller.
Arsenal: Struggling to Convert Chances
Mikel Arteta’s side is facing a tough spell, with recent losses in the EFL Cup and FA Cup highlighting their struggles to finish matches. Their inability to secure a second goal against Brighton in their last Premier League outing cost them valuable points. Arsenal will also be without key players, including Bukayo Saka and Ben White, adding to their challenges.
Predicted Lineup: Raya (GK), Gabriel, Saliba, Timber, Jorginho, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz
Tottenham: Building Resilience Amid Injuries
Tottenham’s form has been mixed, but their extra-time FA Cup victory showed their fighting spirit. Despite losing to Newcastle in their previous league match, Spurs have demonstrated enough grit to pose a challenge. However, a lengthy injury list, including key players like Richarlison and Cristian Romero, complicates their plans.
Predicted Lineup: Kinsky (GK), Spence, Dragusin, Porro, Kulusevski, Sarr, Gray, Bergvall, Maddison, Solanke, Son