Arsenal vs Leicester City Predictions and Betting Tips

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We have another blockbuster of a game on Sunday as 4th faces 5th. The Emirates Stadium is the stage for this highly anticipated encounter as Arsenal play hosts to Leicester City. Both teams were on the wrong end of disappointing results in their most recent game and will be keen on getting back to winning ways. Which side will manage the three points this time around?

This would be the second meeting between both sides early in the season. Arsenal came out on top in their first meeting as they eliminated The Foxes in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup. The Gunners possess a superior head-to-head record over the last fifteen matches. The Londoners won eight of those games compared to their opponents three. Given this, we expect a good game with the away side looking to stand their ground against their formidable opponents.

The Gunners' fair start to the new season

Arteta and his boys are in fifth place on the league standings after five round of fixtures. With three wins and two draws in those games, The Gunners will be keen on putting between performances, most especially against top teams. This is mainly because those two losses were away at Liverpool and Manchester City. This further prolongs their search for a win away at a top-six club.

They were on the wrong end of a 1-0 scoreline in their most recent league game against Manchester City. Sterling scored the only goal of the game leaving the Gunners to rue their missed chances. They got back to winning ways in their UEFA Europa League opener against Rapid Wien. They put out a fine comeback victory with two quickfire goals from Luiz and Aubameyang as they copped all three points.

Back-to-Back losses for the Foxes

Rodgers and his troops started the season with fine performances in their first three games. They put five past Manchester City on Matchday three bringing u their total goals score to twelve after three league games. The Foxes were then shocked by West Ham the following weekend with a whooping 3-0 loss at the King Power Stadium. Last weekend, they entertained Aston Villa without their talisman Jamie Vardy. Villa left it late as Barkley fired in with a sweet strike for their fourth straight win of the season Unsurprisingly, The Foxes were toothless in front of goal as they once again failed to score at the end of the 90 minutes.

Arsenal vs Leicester City Team News

Martinelli and Mari are both ruled out via long term injuries. Rodgers is faced with quite a long list of injuries. Ndidi, Soyuncu and Ricardo are the notable names on such list. We expect Vardy to return to the team, with the Englishman most likely starting from the bench.

Arsenal possible starting XI:

Leno; Gabriel, Luiz, Tierney; Bellerin, Xhaka, Partey, Maitland-Niles; Pepe, Aubameyang, Lacazette

Leicester City possible staring XI:

Schmeichel; Castagne, Evans, Fofana, Justin; Mendy, Tielemans; Ayoze, Maddison, Barnes; Iheanacho

Arsenal vs Leicester City Prediction: 2-1

The Gunners have never lost at home to Leicester City in the Premier League. We believe this record still stands after the 90 minutes is played this Sunday. Nonetheless, we believe both sides will find the back of the net.