Fresh off an emphatic 3-0 victory over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal turn their attention back to the Premier League as they host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
While Arsenal were triumphant in Europe, they dropped two points in their last league outing, drawing 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage. Mikel Arteta’s side cannot afford further slip-ups in their pursuit of the Premier League title. Currently sitting third in the table with 29 points, they are six points behind leaders Liverpool.
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is once again expected to play a crucial role for the Gunners. Recently filling in at right-back due to Ben White’s injury, Partey’s position on Saturday remains uncertain with Declan Rice suspended for yellow card accumulation.
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On the other hand, Everton come into this fixture with renewed confidence after a resounding 4-0 win over Wolves last weekend. The victory provided some breathing space in their fight against relegation. Sean Dyche’s side are currently 15th in the table with 14 points, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Our Prediction for Arsenal vs Everton
Despite potentially being without up to six first-team players, Arsenal have enough quality in their squad to get back to winning ways. With odds of 1.27 on 1xbet, a home win for Arsenal is the safest bet.
For higher returns, punters might consider Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.69 or Both teams to score (No) at 1.60. Arsenal’s hunger to return to winning ways and their title ambitions give them the edge. Additionally, Arsenal have not lost a home game since April and have won four of their last five meetings with Everton, making them strong favourites to dominate proceedings.
Arsenal’s Recent Form Analysis
After a 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday, Arsenal rebounded with a commanding win against Monaco in the Champions League, underlining that the draw was merely a blip in their otherwise impressive form.
Since their 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan over a month ago, Arsenal have gone unbeaten in six matches, winning five and scoring 19 goals while conceding just four. Key players Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Martin Ødegaard are in top form and are expected to play pivotal roles on Saturday.
Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 draw
Latest Result: Arsenal 3-0 Monaco
Everton’s Recent Form Analysis
Everton have only managed one win in their last five matches, drawing twice and losing twice. They’ve scored four goals and conceded five during this period. Outside their dominant 4-0 win over Wolves, Everton have struggled to pose a significant threat in recent games.
Manager Sean Dyche is expected to deploy a low-block defence and rely on counterattacks and set-pieces to trouble Arsenal’s backline.
Last Five Games: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses
Latest Result: Everton 4-0 Wolves
Best Odds and Betting Tips
Here are the top tips for this match:
• Home win (Arsenal)
• Both teams to score (No)
• Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal’s strong home form and superior quality make them the clear favourites to secure three points and maintain their title push.
