Arsenal (2-0-1) travel to face off against Tottenham Hotspur (1-1-1) on Sunday, September 15th. This match will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Arsenal is coming off a draw while Tottenham Hotspur is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 9:00 AM ET.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, Arsenal hosted Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Despite playing at home and being the heavy favorite, they played to a draw of 1-1. The pre-match money line payout for a draw was +425.0.
Heading into the match, the over/under line was set at 3.5 goals, despite the fact that the two clubs only scored one time apiece. This was in large part to Arsenal’s offense being held to just one goal on their seven shots on goal.
Kai Havertz scored the only goal for Arsenal and took two total shots. Bukayo Saka, who had an assist, finished the match with three shots on goal and four shots overall.
Through three matches, Arsenal is 2-0-1, putting them in 4th place in the EPL. They have one win and one draw at home, while their only road match was a win. Overall, they have been favored in all three matches, going 2-0-1. After this match, they will take on Manchester City on September 22nd.
Tottenham Hotspur Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Newcastle United. This match took place on Newcastle’s home pitch, and the over/under line was set at 3.5 goals. The three combined goals didn’t quite reach the four goal line, which was just what the Tottenham offense needed to do.
Heading into the match with Newcastle United, Tottenham was +160 on the money line. This despite playing on their opponent’s pitch in the event. The offensive unit took a total of 20 shots and six shots on goal, with the club also having 12 corner kicks.
One of the goals for Tottenham was the result of an own goal by the Newcastle United defense. Pedro Porro was especially active for the club, taking a total of six shots and one the target. Wilson Odobert and Pape Sarr finished with four and two shots, respectively.
Through three matches, Tottenham Hotspur has a record of 1-1-1 and sits in 10th place in the EPL. Their lone win came at home against 20th-ranked Everton FC, while their loss came on the road against 5th-ranked Newcastle United. Overall, they have been favored in two of their three matches, going 1-0-1 in those contests. After this match against Arsenal, they will be back at home on September 21st against Brentford FC.
Arsenal Offense Breakdown
So far this season, Arsenal has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team, ranking 6th in the EPL with 1.7 goals per match. They are also 5th in shots on goal and 14th in corners. Kai Havertz is their top scorer, with 2 goals, which is 7th in the league. Bukayo Saka is 2nd on the team in goals and 1st in assists. His 3 assists are 3rd in the EPL. He is also 2nd in shots on goal, and his 7 shots on goal are 2nd in the EPL.
Tottenham Hotspur Offense Breakdown
So far this season, Tottenham Hotspur has been one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the EPL, ranking 8th in goals scored and 2nd in shots on goal. They have also been the best team in the league in terms of corner kicks and have completed 87.7% of their passes, which is 4th in the EPL. Son Heungmin is the top scorer for Tottenham and is 15th in the league in goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal and assists.
Arsenal Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal’s defense has been one of the best in the EPL, as they are currently 2nd in goals allowed per match (0.3). They will be facing an offense that is currently 8th in goals scored. David Raya has been the top goalkeeper for Arsenal this season, and he is currently 2nd in the EPL with two clean sheets. Overall, Arsenal’s defense is 15th in blocked shots and 6th in interceptions.
Tottenham Hotspur Defense Breakdown
When it comes to their defense, Tottenham Hotspur has been solid this season, allowing just 1.0 goals per match, which is 8th in the EPL. However, they will be tested by an Arsenal offense that is 6th in the league in goals scored. One area where Tottenham has struggled is in interceptions, as they are last in the league in that category. In terms of fouls, they are 16th in the league. In goal, Guglielmo Vicario has made three starts and has one clean sheet, which is 9th in the EPL.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
When Arsenal and Tottenham meet up in this EPL matchup, we are predicting a 2-2 draw with a payout of +265. This season, both clubs are in the top half of the league in shots on goal, but they have been average in terms of finishing. Our projections have Timo Werner as the top goal scorer for Tottenham, while Gabriel Jesus has the best chance to score for Arsenal.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC