Ace Football previews the Europa League game between Dundalk and Arsenal and offers betting tips, odds, line-ups, and team news.
Dundalk take on Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday night. It is the final game of the group stages, with both team’s fate already decided in the competition.
This fixture is essentially a dead rubber with the Gunners already through to the Round of 32. However, the much-needed morale from a victory will see Mikel Arteta aim for yet another win. The Premier League outfit come off the back of a disappointing 2-0 loss to rivals Tottenham.
This game also represents a tale of two different sides in the Europa League so far. Arsenal have won all five games in the group stages while Dundalk have lost all of theirs in the opposite fashion.
The Gunners are expected to rotate once again today but they remain favorites to close their group stage campaign with another win. The first leg of this fixture saw a 3-0 win for Mikel Arteta’s men and there is the possibility for yet another similar outcome tonight.
Dundalk form & Stats
It’s been a testing experience for Dundalk in the Europa League, with the Irish side losing all five of their group matches.
That leaves them out of the competition and this is their last match of the 2020 season, having had a real high at the weekend.
Dundalk defeated Shamrock Rovers 4-2 in the FAI Cup Final and at least ended the campaign with some silverware.
David McMillan was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick as Dundalk won the competition for the second time in three years.
Key Team Stats
- Dundalk have lost all 5 of their group matches (UEFA Europa League).
- Dundalk have conceded 15 goals in 5 group matches (UEFA Europa League).
Arsenal form & Stats
Arsenal’s poor form in the Premier League has been the major highlight of their season. The Gunners lie in 15th place after 11 matches.
Mikel Arteta’s team lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby but have found the Europa League to be a stroll in the park.
Arsenal have won all five of their matches in the group stages and have scored three or more goals in four of those matches.
The Gunners are already in the knockout stages and have played their best football in this competition this season.
Key Team Stats
- Arsenal have won all 5 of their group matches (UEFA Europa League).
- Arsenal have won their last 3 away matches (UEFA Europa League).
- Arsenal have scored 14 goals in their last 4 group matches (UEFA Europa League).
Team News
Arsenal: David Luiz, Thomas Partey (injured), Martinelli (not yet fully fit)
Dundalk: Patrick Hoban (injured)
Predicted Line-up
(Note: The image will change to the official XI once they’re both announced)