Preview & Prediction: Arsenal FC vs Leicester City FC

Arsenal FC is set to face Leicester City FC on the 28th of September 2024 in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash. History favors the Gunners, as they have emerged victorious in 12 of their last 19 encounters with the Foxes, losing just 4 times and drawing thrice. Arsenal has been particularly strong at home this season, averaging 2.43 points per game, while Leicester City has shown an average away form, securing 1.4 points per game on the road.

Matches between these two sides tend to be competitive and have averaged 2.95 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 53% of the fixtures. Considering Arsenal’s strong home form and historical dominance over Leicester, combined with the average away performance of Leicester City, Arsenal appears to have the upper hand in this fixture. Expect a well-contested match, but Arsenal should have enough firepower to secure a win. It would not be surprising to see both teams finding the back of the net given their past encounters.

Insights

• Arsenal has a strong historical advantage over Leicester City, winning 12 out of their last 19 encounters.
• Leicester City has managed to win only 4 of their last 19 meetings with Arsenal.
• The most recent match between these teams ended with a 1-0 victory for Arsenal.
• Arsenal is showing very good home form this season, averaging 2.43 points per game at home.
• Leicester City has average away form, averaging 1.4 points per game on their travels.
• Matches between Arsenal and Leicester City have an average of 2.95 goals per game.
• Both teams to score (BTTS) has occurred in 53% of their previous encounters.
• Arsenal’s home form and historical performance against Leicester City suggest a strong likelihood of an Arsenal win.
• Leicester City’s average away performance may not be enough to overcome Arsenal’s strong home form.
• Given the average goals per match, bettors might consider the over 2.5 goals market.

Match Forecast

• Arsenal will likely focus their attacks down the right flank, taking advantage of Leicester City’s very weak defense against attacks down the wings.
• Leicester City’s finishing is strong, so they will aim to capitalize on any scoring opportunities, especially through long shots, as Arsenal is weak in defending them.
• Set pieces may play a crucial role, with Arsenal’s strong defending and Leicester City’s weak defending on set pieces likely influencing the match.
• Arsenal might exploit Leicester City’s vulnerabilities in aerial duels and avoiding fouling in dangerous areas, potentially creating scoring opportunities from set pieces or crosses.
• Leicester City may struggle with maintaining possession, giving Arsenal more opportunities to control the game and press aggressively.
• Given Leicester City’s tendency to play with width and attack down the left, Arsenal will need to be vigilant on their right side while exploiting the opposite flank.
• Arsenal’s aggressive play style might lead to frequent through balls, testing Leicester City’s defensive organization.
• Leicester City’s consistent first eleven could provide cohesion, but their weaknesses such as avoiding offside could disrupt their attacking rhythm.
• Arsenal’s ability to defend set pieces strongly could nullify any corners or free-kick opportunities Leicester City might get.

Match Facts

• The most frequent outcome of matches between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Arsenal’s home ground has been 2-1, occurring in 5 games.
• In the past 17 home encounters for Arsenal against Leicester City, Arsenal has secured victory 14 times, recorded 2 draws, with Leicester winning just once. The aggregate goal count stands at 43-15 for Arsenal.
• Over the last 35 clashes, Arsenal has emerged victorious 22 times, drawn 8, and Leicester has won 5 encounters. The goal tally is 72-35 in favor of Arsenal.
• Arsenal FC is unbeaten in their last 8 matches.
• Arsenal FC is undefeated in their last 7 home games.
• Leicester City has not secured a win in their last 5 encounters against Arsenal FC.
• Kai Havertz leads Arsenal’s scoring this season with 2 goals, while Jamie Vardy has netted 2 for Leicester City.
• Bukayo Saka is the top assists provider for Arsenal FC with 5 assists, with Wilfred Ndidi leading for Leicester City with 3.
• Leicester City has managed to score in each of their last 6 games.
• Arsenal FC wins the first half in 51% of their matches, compared to Leicester City’s 44%.
• Arsenal wins 51% of the halves they play, while Leicester City wins 44%.
• Arsenal FC emerged as the winner in their last matchup against Leicester City.
• Arsenal FC’s last victory over Leicester City was by a one-goal margin.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Arsenal FC wins 90% of their matches.
• When Leicester City leads 1-0 away, they win 72% of their matches.
• If Arsenal FC falls behind 0-1 at home, they win 25% of their games.
• When trailing 1-0 away, Leicester City wins 10% of their matches.
• In the Premier League, Arsenal FC has outperformed Leicester City.
• Arsenal FC’s form over the latest 5 matches is superior to Leicester City’s.
• Arsenal FC has not lost any of their last 5 games against Leicester City across all competitions.
• In their last 5 meetings, Arsenal FC has won all 5, with Leicester City failing to secure a victory or draw.
• Arsenal FC has not lost any of their last 5 Premier League matches against Leicester City.
• Leicester City has failed to win any of their last 5 Premier League games against Arsenal FC.
• On average, Arsenal FC scores 2.4 goals per match against Leicester City, while Leicester City averages 0.6 goals against Arsenal FC.
• Meetings between Arsenal FC and Leicester City see an average of 3 goals per match.
• The first half of their matches averages 1.6 goals.
• Typically, Arsenal FC scores 2.38 goals when playing at home, and Leicester City scores 1.59 goals when away.
• Both teams are coming off a winless match in the Premier League.