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Manchester City vs Arsenal: Prediction and Betting Odds 2.05
For two seasons in a row, Manchester City and Arsenal are playing for the title of Premier League winner at the finish. While the Citizens have achieved success in the championship, they have not beaten the Gunners in three games in a row. In the last championship, the opponents managed to score only one goal in two games. What scenario will events on the field on September 22 be like? - the answer is in our betting tip. Star experts of the site Roman Pavlyuchenko and Alexander Mostovoy share their bets on the match of the tour in the Premier League
Command Analysis
Manchester City
EnglandCurrent form
After four rounds, Manchester City became the sole leader, without losing a single point, unlike its competitors, which include today's opponent. The matches for the Citizens were different. They managed to deal with Ipswich (4:1) and West Ham (3:1) without any problems. There were some difficulties at the start against Chelsea (2:0). In the last round, they had a hard time against Brentford (2:1) on their home field. It is not always possible to play reliably in defense - in three of the four matches there were goals conceded.
It is noticeable that Haaland is good in attack now. It was his two goals that helped defeat Brentford. In total, the star Norwegian has scored nine goals in the championship in four games. Interestingly, Haaland has scored more in four rounds than any team in the Premier League in this period.
Despite a successful start in the Premier League, Josep Guardiola's men were unable to begin their journey in the Champions League on a high note. In the first match on their home field, they failed to break through Inter's defense (0:0), although there were plenty of chances.
Guardiola noted on the eve of the game with Arsenal that the importance of the match should not be overestimated now, since most of the tournament distance is ahead. In his opinion, the face-to-face game of the second round in London will be much more important.
Disqualifications and injuries
Defender Nathan Ake and midfielder Oscar Bobb will not play today due to injuries. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Manchester City have not scored less than two goals in 13 Premier League matches
- The Citizens have won six matches in a row at home in the Premier League
- Manchester City have won their last six home games in the first half
Probable line-up : Ederson - Akanji, Dias, Guardiol - Rodri, Kovacic - Doku, Foden, Silva, Savio - Haaland.
Arsenal
EnglandCurrent form
Arsenal started the Premier League with two clean 2-0 wins over Wolverhampton and Aston Villa, followed by a 1-1 draw with Brighton. In that match, all of the Londoners' plans were ruined by the controversial sending off of Rice. Then, the Gunners, having difficulties with their midfield lineup, managed to beat Tottenham by a minimal 1-0 in a crucial match.
Arsenal played another clean sheet this week. This time in the Champions League against Atlant (0:0). Of course, there were expectations and predictions that Mikel Arteta's men would get three points in that game, but according to the game scenario, we should be happy that we got at least one point. The great merit is that in four games in the championship and one in the Champions League, the Gunners conceded only one goal, on the shoulders of goalkeeper David Ray, who saved a penalty against Atlant, then saved the team on the rebound, and also saved the team more than once against the Seagulls.
We should also note the excellent play of Bukayo Saka. The footballer shows himself to be excellent in playing alongside his teammates, and has already managed to make assists in four rounds in a row in the Premier League.
Disqualifications and injuries
Arsenal have quite a few players in the infirmary, which certainly prevents the head coach from using all tactical schemes to the fullest. Thus, Tomiyasu, Tierney, Merino, Odegaard and Zinchenko will not play in the important match today
Interesting trends for betting
- Arsenal have won their last six away league games
- The Londoners have kept seven clean sheets in their last ten Premier League games
- Arsenal have scored first in their last four games
Tentative lineup : Raya - White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber - Partey, Jorginho, Rice - Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Trends
Arsenal Total Corners Under 4.5 Bet
In eight of the last ten head-to-head encounters at Manchester City, Arsenal players have not taken more than four corner kicks
1.62Bet Goals in both halves – no
In the three previous head-to-head encounters, no goals were scored in either half.
1.87Bet Exact score 1:1
Two of the last three head-to-head encounters ended in a draw
6.30Manchester City to score in first half
Manchester City have scored in the opening 45 minutes in four of their last five matches
1.81Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet took place in the three previous face-to-face meetings
1.40Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, Manchester City is the favorite in the bookmakers' line, which is debatable. The same Inter demonstrated this week that it is possible to contain the attack of the Citizens. And https://www.arsenal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal in the last three face-to-face matches did not allow the opponent to fully show itself in attack. So far, the Gunners' defense is fine, and if the defenders fail, Raya comes to the rescue in the goal.
In terms of their playing potential, Arsenal is unlikely to be much inferior to the Citizens in any way. Plus, a defeat today will mean that the Londoners will let their competitors get ahead by five points already at the start. We believe that the visitors are capable of scoring at least one point in the upcoming game.
Our prediction is Arsenal will not lose at odds of 2.05
Bet on total
In the last face-to-face matches there was a lot of tactical struggle, both opponents actively pressed each other and did not allow to approach their goal often. It is highly likely that today there will be a similar game and we will not see more than two goals.
The second bet is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.79
Betting on yellow cards
Having noted that in the last six head-to-head matches in Manchester, the referees have never shown more than five yellow cards. Accordingly, we suggest paying attention to another option for betting on the match.
Betting Tip - total under five yellow cards with odds of 1.62
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