Arsenal vs Newcastle betting

Arsenal

Arsenal have been on a great run of form in their last 3 games. After losing back to back matches against Milan and Sunderland, they have gone on a good run in the league and very nearly overturned the 4 goal deficit in the Champions League. The two league wins were equally vital and impressive, with a home thrashing of Tottenham and an away win at Anfield. It’s no surprise then that the Gunners are firm favourites going into this home tie, and are best priced at 1.5 with Betfred. In terms of goals, there’s only one person to look at for Arsenal, Robin Van Persie. The Dutchman has bagged 25 in the league already, and so the striker is the obvious choice at 4.0 with bet365 to score the opening goal. A hectic schedule has taken its toll on Arsene Wenger’s squad, and he is currently without 7 first team players. Despite this, they have averaged just over 3 goals in their last 3 games, so backing them to score in both halves will give a small return with odds of 2.1 available at Sky Bet.

Newcastle

Newcastle fought back from a goal down last Sunday to earn a draw in the Tyne-Wear derby last weekend, but that made it 3 games without a win for Alan Pardew’s side. The Magpies still sit in 6^th spot above Liverpool, but they need to start winning again if they are to hold on for the rest of the season. Newcastle are clear outsiders going into the game, and are best priced as long as 7.5 with Stan James. Their away form hasn’t been too bad this season, winning 5 of their 13 games, but they have struggled at the bigger teams and recently lost 5-0 away at Tottenham. Despite this, Alan Pardew has two strikers that can cause Arsenal some serious problems. Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse have pace and power, and both are available at 4.0 with Sky Bet to score at any time, good odds considering Ba has 16 this season.

Match Prediction

Arsenal’s improvement in recent weeks has coincided with a slight dip in form for Newcastle. The Gunners pace upfront should see them through against a team that suffered against Tottenham in similar circumstances. Arsene Wenger’s side still look vulnerable at the back though, so both teams should find themselves on the score sheet in a 2-1 win for Arsenal.

2-1 Arsenal – 9.0 Ladbrokes

Robin Van Persie first goal scorer – 4.0 Bet365

Demba Ba/Cisse anytime scorers – 4.0 Sky Bet

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