Both teams enter this London derby with renewed confidence after impressive midweek victories – Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon and West Ham’s surprise 2-0 win at Newcastle.
Current Form
Arsenal
- Position: 4th
- Last 5: W-W-L-D-L
- London derby record: Lost 2 of last 26
- Recent European win: 5-1 vs Sporting
- Goals scored: 35
West Ham
- Position: 14th
- Last 5: W-L-D-W-L
- Home form: 7 points from last 9
- Last meeting: Lost 6-0 (Feb 2024)
- Points above relegation: 6
Team News
Arsenal
Key doubts:
- Gabriel Magalhaes (late fitness test)
- Ben White (knee)
- Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee)
Return:
- Kieran Tierney (hamstring)
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
West Ham
Key absences:
- Mohammed Kudus (suspended)
- Julen Lopetegui (touchline ban)
- Niclas Fullkrug (calf)
- Jean-Clair Todibo (knock)
Return:
- Edson Alvarez (suspension complete)
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Soler, Summerville; Antonio
Key Battles
- Declan Rice vs Former Club First return to London Stadium since summer move.
- Defensive Organization West Ham’s improved defense vs Arsenal’s fluid attack.
- Set-Piece Threat Soucek/Mavropanos vs Arsenal’s aerial defense.
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Betting Analysis
Match Prediction
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: West Ham 1-3 Arsenal
Reasoning:
- Arsenal’s London derby record
- Gunners’ attacking momentum
- West Ham’s manager touchline ban
- Historical head-to-head
Additional Markets
- Both Teams to Score: YES
- West Ham scored in last 5 home games
- Arsenal’s attacking form
- Open derby likely
- Over 2.5 Goals: YES
- Arsenal scored 8 in last 2 games
- Recent fixture history
- Both teams in scoring form
Conclusion
Arsenal’s momentum and West Ham’s key absences suggest an away win, though the Hammers’ improved home form promises resistance. Recent meetings indicate goals likely, with Arsenal’s superior quality expected to prevail.
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