Arsenal are under big pressure to beat North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur if they want to maintain their push for a European place. They have the home advantage and they are odds on at a best price to win of 10/11 with Boylesports.
Tottenham could go up to fifth place with their fourth away win of the season and they would move four points clear of Arsenal with a victory. They have been inconsistent this season and were beaten in their last away match at Manchester City. Sky Bet are offering 11/4 on a Spurs win.
BetVictor is offering a tempting 11/4 if you think a draw could be on the cards for this match.
Arsenal
Expect to see Olivier Giroud leading the Arsenal attack as he has been in fine form for the club in recent matches. Boylesports is offering 11/2 that Giroud will score the first goal of the game and 7/4 that he will score at any point during the match.
Arsenal will be hoping to dominate possession in this game which will give them a better chance of a big victory against their local rivals. Arsenal to win by two goals is a real possibility considering the injuries Tottenham have and the price of 5/1 with Sky Bet is tempting.
Arsenal will be looking for a fast start which will keep Spurs on the back foot. The Gunners are at their very best when they attack from the off and play to their natural urges. BetVictor is offering 13/20 that Arsenal will be the first team to score in the match.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have a few injury worries for this match which means they are likely to contain the pressure and play on the counter attack. Gareth Bale looks a fantastic price to score the first goal at 12/1 with BetVictor. Also expect Jermain Defoe to feature if he’s fit with 8/1 available from Boylesports on the striker scoring before anyone else.
Spurs would love to steal a narrow win and 1-0 is 20/1 with BetVictor. They can learn from the way QPR defended when they lost 1-0 against Arsenal and know that the match is there for the taking if they can withstand the spells of pressure that Arsenal are bound to put together.
Tottenham will simply try to withstand any early onslaught from Arsenal before stealing the match late on. The first-half to be drawn but Spurs to win the second-half is a best price of 19/2 with BetVictor.
Arsenal v Tottenham Match Bets
A range of betting options are available for things that could occur during the match. Both teams to score is a distinct possibility because Arsenal are going to leave lost of space in behind each and every time they attack. Sky Bet is offering 8/15 on both teams bagging a goal.
You could also go with a handicap bet such as 1/3 with Boylesports for Spurs to win the match starting from two goals in front.