Brighton have the challenge of last season’s runners-up Arsenal to continue their winning momentum on the third matchday of Premier League. The Albion travel to Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 31st August. The Gunners are also in good shape with two consecutive victories in English top flight. Let’s find a favorable betting pick for this game.
Over 2.5 Goals 53/100 (1.53)
Four of the previous five H2Hs between Arsenal and Brighton have gone Over 2.5 Goals. The Gunners have scored a double in the starting two games of the season against Wolves and Aston Villa. On the other hand, the Seagulls have also notched two and three goals against Manchester United and Everton respectively. In the last four away H2H meetings, Brighton found the back of the net eight times. Seeing the current solid offensive form, we predict this game to feature a total of Over 2.5 Goals.
Both Teams to Score: Yes 91/100 (1.91)
Arsenal have kept successive clean sheets against Aston Villa and Wolves at the start of the season. However, Brighton have been able to breach the Gunners’ defense in three of the previous four H2H fixtures at Emirates Stadium. But the Seagulls have allowed goals to be scored in three games during the same period. Brighton and Hove Albion have also been unable to keep a clean sheet in three of the recent four league games away from Falmer Stadium. Given this scenario, we pick a BTTS outcome for this clash.
Correct Score 17/2 (9.50)
Arsenal have rattled the net at least twice in three of the previous four league H2Hs with Brighton and Hove Albion. The Gunners have also scored multiple goals in the previous four consecutive home league fixtures, scoring two goals in the last two. Brighton have also been quite strong offensively at the start of this season. However, Mikel Arteta’s tactics of strong defense and controlled possession should clip the visitors to a low score. Based on the given stats, we expect a 2-1 scoreline at the end of the ninety minutes in this game.
Team News
Arsenal
Arsenal passed the first away test of Premier League 2024/25 against Aston Villa with two late goals. Leandro Trossard gave the Gunners the lead just two minutes after coming off the bench in the 67th minute, while Thomas Partey doubled the lead ten minutes later. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are still on the injury list while Gabriel Jesus is expected to return on the field against Brighton.
Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton secured a big victory in their first home game of the season 2024/25 against Manchester United previously. Denny Welbeck opened the scoring for the Albion in the 32nd minute and Joao Pedro led his team to secure three points with a stoppage-time goal. Solly Marsh, Evan Ferguson, and Pervis Estupinan are still on the injury list ahead of this game.
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