Preview & Prediction: Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC
Manchester City is in fantastic form, having won all their last 6 home games and are currently unbeaten in 7 home games. Momentum is on their side, with a 9-game unbeaten streak, and they have won all their last 5 games. They have scored in every single home game this season, and that trend is likely to continue. In their last 5 matches, they have scored 14 goals and in 60% of their games, BTTS has landed.
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On the other hand, Arsenal has been performing well away from home, having won and drawn in their last 5 games on the road. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 10 games and have scored in their last 12 games. In their last 5 games, they have scored 15 goals, and BTTS has landed in every game.
In their last meeting, Manchester City won 2-1, and history generally favors the Citizens who have won 22 of the 39 previous meetings. The matches between the two teams have averaged 2.82 goals, with BTTS landing 41% of the time.
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Considering Manchester City’s excellent home form and goalscoring ability, and Arsenal’s impressive away form and scoring record, we can expect to see a high-scoring game with both teams getting on the scoresheet. However, Manchester City is likely to come out on top and continue their unbeaten home run.
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Match Statistics:
-Manchester City has picked up 15 points from their last 5 games, both home and away, averaging 3 points per game.
-Manchester City has won their last 6 home games and is currently unbeaten in 7.
-Momentum is really building for Manchester City as they are currently unbeaten in 9 games.
-Manchester City is likely to score as they have scored in every single home game this season and have scored in their last 9 games.
-In the last 3 games involving Manchester City, 3 or more goals were scored.
-Arsenal has picked up 9 points from their last 5 games, both home and away, averaging 1.8 points per game.
-Arsenal is currently unbeaten in their last 5 away games.
-Momentum is building for Arsenal as they are currently unbeaten in their last 10 games.
-Arsenal is likely to score as they have scored in their last 12 games coming into this one.
-In the last 8 games involving Arsenal, 3 or more goals were scored.
-Previous matches between Manchester City and Arsenal have averaged 2.82 goals while BTTS happened 41% of the time.
-This season, Manchester City has averaged 2.67 points per game at home matches while Arsenal has averaged 2.25 points per game at away matches.
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Key Predictions:
– Both teams have a strong attacking down the wings force, which can lead to intense battles on the flanks.
– Manchester City will look to control the game in the opposition’s half, but Arsenal is comfortable playing possession football and may aim to do the same.
– Finishing scoring chances is very strong for both teams, which could lead to a high-scoring game.
– Defending set pieces is very strong for Manchester City, so Arsenal will need to be creative in creating scoring chances.
– Both teams have a history of coming back from losing positions, so the game could deliver some drama and excitement.
– Manchester City’s weakness in defending counter attacks could be exploited by Arsenal, who are strong at creating long shot opportunities.
– Manchester City’s use of short passes to attack through the middle could put Arsenal’s weakness in defending against through ball attacks to the test.
– Arsenal’s opponents usually play aggressively, but Manchester City is non-aggressive, so it remains to be seen how they will approach the game.
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Manchester City is highly likely to score due to an error made by the opposition team. It is also very probable that a low number of cards will be shown during the match. Manchester City is likely to score due to a through ball, while Arsenal is also likely to create a lot of scoring opportunities.