Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League Preview and Odds

Published on: 02/12/2018

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League Preview and Odds

December 02, 2018 14:05pm - Emirates Stadium

Premier League

Can Arsenal draw level with arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur? Could the visitors leave with a six-point advantage? Or will the spoils be shared? Sundays North London derby at the Emirates Stadium will provide the answers.

The Gunners cruised to a 3-0 win in the Europa League game ion Thursday and to make it two wins in their last two matches heading into this game. Prior to that, they had drawn three matches in a row. Unai Emery`s men remain unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions, but are still sitting outside of the top four. A win on Sunday could see them rise to third or fourth depending on how Chelsea get on at home to Fulham.

Losing their first two games of the season out the Londoners on the back foot, but they have been in excellent form since, winning 14 and drawing four in all competitions. Three of those draws came in their last three home matches, a streak they would love to break here against their fiercest rivals.

Tottenham also had a good week in Europe beating Italian side Inter 1-0 at Wembley to boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stages. That result made it six wins on the bounce for Mauricio Pochettinos men who currently sit third in the Premier League table.

A win for the home side would put them level on points with Spurs and ahead on goal difference. It would also keep them in the title race, albeit by a thread as Manchester City and Liverpool bot remain unbeaten. Meanwhile, victory for the visitors would put them six points ahead of the Gunners and move them to within five points of the leaders. Both teams will be keeping an eye on the days other matches as top four rivals Chelsea and Liverpool are both in action.

Recent Form (League)

Arsenal: WDDDW

Tottenham Hotspur: WWWLW

Betting odds and tips

Tottenham have only beaten Arsenal away from home once in the last 25 years and that win came eight years ago. However, the draw has featured regularly over the years and with both sides in decent form, a stalemate looks a real possibility.

The last six derby clashes at the Emirates have produced less than three goals and that bet also looks like a good choice again this weekend. You can combne the two for better odds.

You can back the Draw/Under 2.5 Goals at 19/4.

By Neil Morris