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Preview & Prediction: Arsenal FC vs Southampton FC

Arsenal are expected to win against Southampton in their upcoming Premier League match on 21st April 2023, given their superior record in their previous 25 meetings. While Southampton has only managed seven wins against Arsenal’s 11, Arsenal’s home form is also significantly better than Southampton’s away form. Based on current season statistics, Arsenal has averaged 2.53 points per game at home while Southampton’s PPG for away matches is 0.87. Given these factors, a win for Arsenal with a 2-1 scoreline seems likely.

Arsenal are concerned about a number of crucial injuries in the coming week ahead of their Premier League match against Southampton on Friday night. The Gunners are trying to bounce back from successive draws after taking 2-0 leads against both Liverpool and West Ham, only to lose both games 2-2.

The team’s lead at the top of the table has shrunk from eight points to four, with Manchester City having both a game in hand and a head-to-head meeting. It puts the crew in a risky situation, but it is still within their power to complete the project by late May.

Arsenal is vying for one of the most coveted titles in football: the Premier League. However, the Hammers and Saints are battling for their lives just as fiercely.

The Saints now have 23 points, while the Hammers are 15th with 30 points. Arsenal should dominate both of these teams and score a lot of goals past their respective goalkeepers.

The Gunners must not overlook these clubs, since relegation-fighting sides frequently elevate their game towards the conclusion of the season. Mikel Arteta must replicate Pep Guardiola’s dominance of a sluggish Leicester team (in the first half) in the second. Arsenal must set the tone from the start, leaving no opportunity for hope or error. With a strong showing, the team should be able to rest important players like as Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Thomas Partey.

Prior to the game against Southampton, the team is dealing with two major injury concerns: William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko. The former has been out with a back injury sustained against Sporting CP in the Europa League, and his comeback date is uncertain at this time. The latter had a minor muscular problem and was rested against the Hammers as a precaution to prevent worsening an existing ailment.

Match Insights:

– Arsenal has won 11 out of 25 previous meetings with Southampton, while Southampton has won 7 matches.
– 7 matches between Arsenal and Southampton have ended in a draw.
– Arsenal is in excellent home form, while Southampton is performing poorly away.
– Previous matches between Arsenal and Southampton have averaged 2.8 goals.
– Both teams have had BTTS happen in 48% of their previous matches.
– Arsenal has averaged 2.53 points per game at home matches this season in the Premier League.
– Southampton has only averaged 0.87 points per game at away matches in the Premier League this season.

Match Predictions:

– Arsenal will have a lot of possession in Southampton’s half.
– Southampton will try to steal the ball from Arsenal’s midfield.
– Arsenal will attack mostly through the wings due to Southampton’s weakness in defending against such attacks.
– Southampton will attempt shots from direct free kicks.
– Arsenal will focus on creating chances through individual skills.
– Southampton will try to protect their lead once they get ahead.
– Arsenal needs to avoid individual errors and being aggressive, as opponents tend to play aggressively against them.
– Southampton will likely take a lot of long shots given their strength in this area.

It is highly probable that Arsenal will score through a wingplay situation. Arsenal is also expected to have a significant edge in terms of ball possession during the game.

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