Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leeds who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Leeds come to Emirates Stadium for the Premier League match this coming Saturday, Arsenal will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Arsenal approach round 6 as number 2 in the Premier League table with 12 points on their account so far. With five rounds behind them, Leeds have amassed nine points, placing them as number 5 in the standings.
Team form: Arsenal vs Leeds
Arsenal Form
Arsenal are looking to bounce back from a recent setback and get back to winning ways. In their last three matches, they first took out Sunderland by 0-2, before beating Ipswich by 2-4. The winning streak came to an end against Brighton, who ran out 3-0 winners. Arsenal won five of their last six Premier League matches at Emirates Stadium, scoring 11 and conceding three along the way. They lost once but didn’t draw a single match.
Leeds Form
In their last three matches, Leeds lost 6-3 against Chelsea, won 4-1 against Newcastle, and drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace. Leeds won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches says eight goals conceded and seven scored.
Betting facts for Arsenal and Leeds
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Arsenal and Leeds played across all tournaments.
- In the last 15 Arsenal matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Arsenal home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Arsenal have won 9 of the last 10 matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Arsenal have won 8 of the last 9 home matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Arsenal home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Leeds matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Leeds away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Leeds matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Leeds matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Leeds matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Arsenal vs Leeds
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Bukayo Saka brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, The Gunners will start him against Leeds, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: Arsenal vs Leeds
Full-time result
Arsenal won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Leeds won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost three in this run. Leeds remained unbeaten in their last 5 games on the bounce. Arsenal have beaten Leeds in impressive 8 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Arsenal scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Leeds scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Arsenal managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Leeds performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. Arsenal have scored in 12 consecutive home meetings with Leeds.
Total goals
Arsenal saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Leeds, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches.
