Arsenal vs Southampton – Arsenal enters this match with a 2-2 tie against West Ham United in the Premier League.
Arsenal had 72% of the possession in that game and 11 shots on goal, with two of those being on goal. Gabriel Jesus (7′) and Martin De Gaard (10′) scored for Arsenal.
West Ham United, on the other hand, made 16 attempts at goal, only two of which were successful. For West Ham United, goals were scored by Jarrod Bowen (54′) and Saad Benrahma (33′).
In five of the last six games involving Arsenal, at least three goals have been scored per game. In these games, the opposition scored seven goals, while Arsenal scored sixteen.
Southampton and their visiting supporters will be hoping for a better outcome here after a defeat in their most recent Premier League matchup against Crystal Palace.
Southampton controlled 58% of the game’s possession and none of its 11 shots, which were on goal, was successful. Crystal Palace, their adversaries, made nine tries at goal, with only of them being successful. Crystal Palace scored with Eberechi Eze (54 and 68 seconds).
The statistics speak for themselves: Southampton has allowed goals in five of their last six games, and 12 goals have been scored against them altogether.
Southampton really has to tighten things up defensively. However, there’s no guarantee that pattern will continue in this game. Southampton have lost their last three league games on the road before this encounter.
Arsenal vs Southampton – Betting Analysis
When comparing their previous head-to-head matches dating back to 16/12/2020, it was all-even between these two clubs, with Arsenal winning two of them, Southampton winning two, and two games ending in draws throughout the regular season.
Over the course of those games, they combined for 13 goals, of which eight came from The Gunners and five from The Saints. That equals 2.17 goals per game on average.
On October 23, 2022, Southampton and Arsenal squared off in the Premier League’s contest Day 13 contest, with a result of 1-1.
On that particular day, Southampton had 40% of the possession and only one of its ten shot attempts were successful. Stuart Armstrong scored the goal (at 65′).
Arsenal had 12 shots at goal at the opposite end, with only one of those being on target. The goal was scored by Granit Xhaka (11′). Robert Jones served as the official.
Arsenal will most likely control the ball in this game and be rewarded with good chances.
At the same time, Southampton may find it challenging to get past their defense, but we do believe that it is highly likely that they will be able to score as well.
What are the best odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds on the 90 min. result market, a victory for Arsenal is best priced at 1.19, betting on the game finishing all-square is 7.6 & staking on the win for Southampton gets you 15. These are the best market prices available at this very moment.
Arsenal vs Southampton – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Home to Win
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