Ace Football previews the Premier League round 33 match between Manchester City and Arsenal and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Arsenal go up against Manchester City on Sunday for a Premier League meeting at Etihad Stadium.
Sitting top of the table, Arsenal claimed 70 points after 32 rounds, while The Sky Blues have amassed 64 points. This ranks the latter as number 2 in the Premier League before the next round.
Form: Manchester City vs Arsenal
Manchester City Form
In their last three outings, Manchester City won 0-2 against Arsenal, beat Liverpool by 4-0 and hammered Chelsea 0-3. Manchester City won three of their previous six matches at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring 11 goals to five against.
Arsenal Form
In their previous three matches, Arsenal beat Sporting CP 0-1, lost 1-2 against Bournemouth and drew 0-0 with Sporting CP. Arsenal won three of a possible six away matches in the Premier League, as well as playing three draws and suffering zero defeats. They scored 12 while also conceding four times.
Betting stats and facts for Manchester City and Arsenal
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Manchester City and Arsenal. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 15 of the last 17 Manchester City matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Manchester City have won 8 of the last 10 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Manchester City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Manchester City home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Manchester City have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 10 Arsenal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Arsenal away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Arsenal matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Arsenal matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Arsenal have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
Players on top: Manchester City vs Arsenal
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Nico O’Reilly brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, The Citizens will start him against Arsenal, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Viktor Gyoekeres, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Manchester City vs Arsenal
Full-time result
Manchester City claimed all three points eight times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Arsenal won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing three and losing one in this series of matches. Manchester City are a tough nut to crack right now, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Manchester City are on an amazing streak of now 14 games at home in a row without defeat. Arsenal were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 10 matches. Arsenal have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 8 away games. Arsenal have not lost to Manchester City in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Manchester City scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Arsenal scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Arsenal have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Manchester City have been able to keep a clean sheet in four of their last 10 games. Arsenal have scored in 3 consecutive league meetings with Manchester City.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Manchester City’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Arsenal, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Manchester City were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 9 matches. Arsenal scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.
