Manchester City v Arsenal Betting Tips [22 September 2024]
Football - Premier League
22 September 2024 11:30
The match
For the second weekend in a row, Arsenal will be involved in the biggest match of the round in the Premier League. This Sunday they will travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City. Read on for our prediction of this crucial match.
Hosts Manchester City are yet to drop points in the league and it is no wonder they are tipped favorites here. They are coming from a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
That marked the first time this season that the Premier League champions failed to score and they’ll be looking to bounce back here. The last time Manchester City hosted Arsenal they were frustrated to a 0-0 draw. After that draw, they haven't dropped a point in the league.
Pep Guardiola’s side is on 13 straight league wins.
Arsenal are also coming from a 0-0 draw in the Champions League, held away from home by Atalanta. That was the first time this season that Arsenal failed to score.
Their undefeated start to the season was extend too, thanks to a superb penalty save by their Spanish keeper David Raya. This match will be Arsenal’s third straight away from home and they will be happy at their performance so far.
Looking at Arsenal’s recent growth, they will have no reason to fear facing City. Last season in three matches, they didn’t lose to the champions and even pushed their title challenge to the final day.
In 10 league matches, Arsenal are unbeaten and have 10 wins in 11 away league games.
Key Statistics
- Four of Arsenal’s last five away league matches had under 2.5 goals.
- Arsenal haven't conceded a goal in their last four away matches.
- Each of Arsenal’s matches this season had less than three goals.
- Three of Manchester City’s six matches this season had under 2.5 goals.
- 12 goals were scored in the last five matches between these teams.
The bet of our experts
Manchester City met one sturdy defensive side in their midweek Champions League match. For the first time this season they were stopped from scoring. They will be expecting the same treatment from Arsenal, who are emerging as their strongest challengers.
Arsenal are known for their defensive solidity, the same that frustrated City last season. The Gunners have employed very well their defensive strategies limiting the last three meetings with City to under 2.5 goals.
Our prediction for Manchester City v Arsenal is for the game to have under 2.5 goals.
