Arsenal will host Newcastle on Saturday in what promises to be an exciting match. Newcastle won the previous meeting in a highly charged contest at Saint James Park. Can they defeat Arsenal again and complete the double? This preview analyzes the upcoming matchup.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Premier League season 2023-24, Matchday 26 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Emirates Stadium, London, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 24 February 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:00 GMT on Saturday |
Any football sportsbook favors Arsenal to win with the odds at the level of 1.36 (1/3), reviewing Newcastle as the heavy underdog at 8.00 (7/1). Arsenal vs Newcastle odds for a draw is 5.00 (4/1).
Both teams had an equal record of two wins in their previous five meetings. The first leg of this fixture was decided by a controversial goal in favor of Newcastle.
Thanks to five consecutive league wins, Arsenal are now back in the Premier League title race. Among these triumphs, their standout performance saw them claim a commanding 3-1 win against Liverpool. They followed up with a 6-0 away victory against West Ham. Arsenal also won 5-0 against Burnley last weekend, extending their victory streak to five.
Mikel Arteta’s side currently holds third position in the league table. They are one point behind reigning champion Manchester City, who are second on the log. They are also five points behind the league leaders, Liverpool, who have played one more game. Despite their solid league form, the Gunners lost the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg to Porto 1:0 on Wednesday, February 22, 2024.
Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey have missed most of the season for the Gunners and remained sidelined for this encounter. Other injured players are Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Newcastle have been inconsistent this season. Despite showing decent form earlier in the campaign, their performances nosedived during the festive period. They were eliminated from the Champions League, finishing at the bottom of their group. Additionally, they lost eight matches out of 10 games played between December and January across all competitions.
The Magpies seem to have gotten back on track recently. They are unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions. Newcastle currently sit eighth with 37 points from 25 games. They drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in their previous Premier League match last weekend. This result significantly reduces their chances of securing a top 4 position this season.
Newcastle has a lengthy injury list, with players like Matt Targett, Joelinton, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, and Alexander Isak unavailable. Fabian Schär, Callum Wilson, and Sandro Tonaliis are also out.
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Arsenal has been on excellent form since returning from their trip to Dubai earlier this year. They’ve triumphed in five league matches, winning four out of those matches with two or more goal difference. Newcastle has not won Arsenal at the Emirates in the last 13 matches, with their last victory at the ground dating back to 2010. Interestingly, the Magpies had not scored in their nine consecutive matches at the Emirates Stadium. Based on Arsenal’s brilliant home record and recent great form, they will win this match with more than one goal margin.
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Arsenal are not only been winning matches recently; they are scoring many goals in those games, scoring 21 goals in their last five encounters. This propelled their total goals scored for the season to fifty-eight, the 2nd best in the league so far. Both teams have recorded over 3.5 goals in four of their last five matches, indicating this could be another high-scoring fixture. You can check more predictions like this on our Betzilion betting platform.
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Bukayo Saka is pivotal to recent Arsenal’s resurgence and has been on a phenomenal form throughout the season for the team. He’s among the few Arsenal players with double figures, netting 12 goals in 24 matches. The English forward had also scored four goals in his last three matches for the Gunners. Considering these stats, he’s the best candidate to break through the Magpie’s defense in this match.
Here are our Arsenal vs Newcastle betting picks:
Based on their recent excellent form, we expect an emphatic home victory for Arsenal. You can use our Arsenal vs Newcastle betting tips to bet on online sports betting legal websites and win extra cash.
