Arsenal Vs. Everton match preview
Everton will be traveling to Emirates Stadium to play Arsenal on Friday night in the next Premier League tie match-day 33.
The Gunners qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa League campaign on a 5-1 aggregate after drawing 1-1 at home and grabbing a 4-0 win away to Slavia Praha.
In the domestic task, Arsenal secured a point in the 90th minute after being held by Fulham with a goal through a penalty by Josh Maja in the 59th minute. This has seen them breathe in the neck of Everton in 9th position with 46 points after 32 matches.
The Toffees lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals first-leg; a goal from IIkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne in 84 and 90 minutes respectively.
Heading into this clash with three draws in a row, previously registering a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Everton are in the eighth position, three points adrift to Arsenal with a game at hand.
Match Facts
- Arsenal have won three, drawn thrice, and suffered two losses in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- The Gunners have registered two clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Everton has registered four clean sheets in their last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- The Toffees have won three times, drawn thrice, and suffered four losses in the last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- Mikel Arteta’s men have at least registered more than two goals, five in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Carlo Ancelotti’s side have managed two away wins in the last four matches in all competitions this season.
Arsenal Vs. Everton Head to Head
In the last four Premier League encounters between these teams, the Toffees have managed two wins while Arsenal registering a single consolation win and recording a barren draw. The previous meeting ended 2-1 in favor of Everton.
Arsenal Team News
Alexandre Lacazette will miss in action as he is nursing a hamstring injury but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected back after he recovered from malaria.
Eddie Nkeitiah impressed in their 1-1 draw against Fulham after coming from the bench and secured a point for his side, this may earn him a start ahead of Aubameyang.
Calum Chambers and Hector Bellerin are ready to start home.
Everton Team News
Fabian Delph, Yerry Mina, Bernard, and Andre Gomes are unlikely to feature for their side.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected back to face Arsenal though not clear whether to start from the bench; this will be determined by his fitness by Friday.
Arsenal Vs. Everton Prediction
Everton are on a six winless run, drawing thrice and lost thrice, last time the visitors won away to Arsenal was back in 1996 Jan. Therefore, they will be aiming at getting the first win and redeem themselves from the poor run of performance lately. Arsenal on the other hand, will be looking to get back to winning ways after being held to a 1-1 draw to Fulham.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Arsenal and Betway is backing the results with 1.89 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.91 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
Both teams have been producing more than two goals occasionally in various competitions and we expect over 2.5 Markets as predicted by our pundits.
Betway are backing the market with 2.00 while 1XBet is placing odds at 2.02.
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