With both teams placed mid-table, Arsenal and Everton have a chance to gain some ground on their upcoming opponent in the Premier League. The Gunners lie 9th in the table on 46 points from 32 matches. 3 points ahead following the first 31 games, Everton finds themselves in 8th place.
The Toffees aim to spring a surprise when clashing with Arsenal on Friday after a series of matches without defeat.
Arsenal conceded in the last 11 of 13 matches;Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Arsenal’s last 5 of 7 matches;Arsenal scored in the last 7 of 9 matches;Both teams scored in Arsenal’s last 5 of 7 matches.
Everton did not win the last 5 matches in a row;Everton unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Everton’s last 6 of 8 matches;Everton scored in the last 7 of 9 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
One can’t really point the finger at the results for The Gunners in past weeks as they have performed according to their level. In their last 3 matches, Arsenal claimed a 3-0 win against Sheffield United, followed by a 4-0 win against Sl. Prag in the Europa League. Their most recent match brought a 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Everton will enter the match, hoping to end their disappointing run of form in the league finally. In their 3 latest outings, The Toffees ended with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace and a 0-0 draw against Brighton. Their latest game produced a 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
Being both the bookmakers favourite at odds 2.05 and with stronger performances lately than Everton has put on a show, The Gunners seem the natural pick.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Arsenal was left empty-handed when Everton handed them a 2-1 defeat in their last Premier League encounter. The former did win the reverse match, though, as they secured 3 points to their name by claiming a 3-2 win. With just 6 of their previous 10 matches going over 2.5 goals, the value bet could be going for under 2.5 goals. In 10 matches between the clubs, Arsenal has been the dominant force winning 6 times in 10 matches against Everton.
Placed 9th in the table, Arsenal have amassed 46 points after 32 games. On 49 points, Everton is ranked in 8th place with as many matches as the home side.
Following odds are available for this match with the bookmakers: Arsenal to win pays out at 2.05, the best price for a draw is 3.40, while an away win for Everton returns you odds 3.90. Arsenal won 4 of their last 10 home league games, whereas Everton lost 1 of their last 10 away league games.
Looking at the bookmakers’ prices, the chance of this match seeing both teams score (BTTS) lies at 55%. This equals odds 1.83 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Speculating in the opposite outcome that at least one side keeps a clean sheet pays out at 2.00. The last 10 home league games for Arsenal averaged 2.4 goals per game, with BTTS paying out 5 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Everton, the average total goals were 2.2, with 4 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
According to the bookmakers, the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 49%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 2.05 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.85. Arsenal’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 2.4 goals a game. 5 of Arsenal’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Everton’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.2 goals per game. 3 of the last 10 away matches for Everton went over 2.5 goals.