Arsenal arrives at the North London derby in good spirits. They lead the standings in the English Premier League and would be looking to complete the league double over their arch-rivals. Tottenham is falling behind in the top-four race and would be keen to deny Arsenal’s hopes of a title win.
Tottenham Hotspur started the season in good form and was tipped to compete for the title, but they have been inconsistent since then. Spurs squeezed past Portsmouth in the last round of the FA Cup and would be looking to build on that win.
Despite losing Gabriel Jesus to a knee injury, Arsenal has maintained its good form from last year in the Premier League. The Gunners also made it to the next round of the English FA Cup, beating Oxford United by three goals to nil.
| Tournament: | English Premier League, season 2022-23, Matchday 20 |
| Venue: | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England |
| Date: | 4:30 p.m. GMT on Sunday, 15 January 2023 |
Tottenham is the underdog in this North London derby for the second time this season. They are priced at 3.25 (9/4) to win this match, while Arsenal is valued at 2.25 (5/4) to bag all three points against Spurs. The odds for a draw are the highest and are worth 3.60 (13/5).
Tottenham Hotspur dented Arsenal’s hopes of a Champions League place last season, and they would be playing this game with extra motivation. Antonio Conte’s side has just two wins from their last five games in all competitions, although both wins came in their last two games. Tottenham is currently fifth in the league and is eleven points behind Arsenal heading into this fixture.
Arsenal has a five-point lead in the English Premier League and would be confident in this game after their recent results against top teams. Mikel Arteta’s team has three wins from their last four games, dropping points just once at home to Newcastle United. The race for the title is heating up, and Arsenal would be wary of dropping points with Manchester City close by.
The head-to-head statistics between these two teams are very close after 30 meetings. Arsenal edges out Tottenham with 12 wins compared to Spurs’ record of 11. Only seven matches between these teams have ended in a tie.
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The Gunners are undoubtedly the most consistent team in the league and are firmly in the title race. Arsenal has the most wins in the league, with 14 victories in sixteen games. They have lost just once in the league and have been very competitive, especially against the top six teams. Arsenal was brilliant in their 4-2 win away to Brighton and had been scoring many goals recently.
Tottenham Hotspur is far behind Arsenal in the league despite playing one game more. They have been poor at the back and have conceded 25 goals in the league compared to Arsenal’s record of 14. Spurs have won just one of their last three Premier League games and are under a lot of pressure after recent results in the league. Betting on Arsenal to win is the best available option in this game, with good value.
The fixture between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is the highest-scoring encounter in Premier League history. It has produced a lot of goals, and the last three meetings have ended with three goals or more. Both teams are in good scoring form and are averaging over two goals per game in the league. Arsenal has scored 40 goals in the league, while Tottenham Hotspur is just behind on 37 league goals.
The North London derby is one of the fiercest football games in the English Premier League. The last two matches have shown at least one red card, including the first leg earlier this season. Both teams are ranked in the top 15 for bookings dished out this season. The odds for a sending-off have a good value in this game and are a worthy option available on the best football bookmakers.
Andrade Richarlison and Lucas Moura are injured and unavailable for selection in this clash, while Rodrigo Bentacur and Dejan Kulusevski remain doubtful.
Arsenal has had better luck with injuries recently. Reiss Nelson is doubtful with a knock while Gabriel Jesus continues with his recovery.
The North London derby is back in the English Premier League this weekend, and both teams arrive needing a morale-boosting win.
