In round 21 of the Premier League, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur in a heating North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium. Different fortunes for the two teams entering this game create an interesting battle. Arsenal will want to return to winning ways, while Tottenham aims to break the horrible record at the Emirates and start their season right.

Recent Form and Analysis

Arsenal: A Mixed Bag of Performances

Arsenal’s most recent performances have been somewhat erratic. The Gunners have struggled in their last three games, accumulating two losses and a draw from the promising beginning to the season. Their recent FA Cup loss to Manchester United disappointed, particularly given their dominating possession and several opportunities for creation. In the game, Gabriel Magalhães scored Arsenal’s solitary goal; the outcome was a stunning penalty shootout loss.

Key Strengths:

• Unbeaten Home Record: With a 12-match home unbeaten record—six victories and three draws this season—the Gunners remain the only league team with a perfect record at home.
• Dominance Over Spurs: The Gunners have not lost to Tottenham in their past five Premier League meetings.

Key Weaknesses:

• Arsenal have conceded in five of their past six games, allowing rivals to seize pivotal moments.

Tottenham Hotspur: Searching for Stability

The entire season of the Spurs has been surrounded by inconsistency. They come into this match after an underwhelming yet comfortable win in the FA Cup against Tamworth, 3-0. Their league performances have, on the other hand, not had returns as satisfactory. The Tottenham Hotspurs squad has conceded as many as eleven goals within six matches, its poor defense having haunted them several times. Fine performances by key players such as James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski would give cause to hope in most scenarios.

Key Weaknesses:

• Emirates Struggles: Tottenham’s last victory at Arsenal’s home ground in the Premier League came over a decade ago, highlighting their poor away form in this fixture.
• Inconsistent Defense: Teams have been so prone to lapses in defense, further making it tough to gain points against teams that are supposedly stronger.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal: Potential Starting XI

• Formation: 4-3-3
  Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Sterling, Havertz, Trossard

Tottenham Hotspur: Potential Starting XI

• Formation: 4-3-3
  Kinsky; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence; Bergvall, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Key Stats and Insights

• Head-to-Head History: Arsenal have the better side in their last 72 meetings, winning 30 times compared to Tottenham’s 16 victories, with 26 matches ending in a draw.
• League Standings: Arsenal is 2nd in the league, hot on the heels of leaders Liverpool, while Tottenham sit in 12th place, with Manchester United and West Ham closing in.
• Top Scorers: Kai Havertz of Arsenal has 7, while James Maddison is Spurs’ top scorer with 8 this season.

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Betting Opportunities and Odds

The much-anticipated North London Derby will provide a raft of betting opportunities for fans looking to add some excitement to their viewing. With competitive odds in a range of diverse markets, StarBet is the home of Premier League betting.

Current Odds:

• Arsenal to win: 1.41
• Tottenham to win: 6.70

Betting Tip: Using Arsenal’s home advantage, combine that with the fragile defense Tottenham is displaying this season, and the bets can either go over 2.5 goals or an Arsenal victory.

Prediction: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Based on present performance and past trends, Arsenal has all the chances for this tie. With Tottenham’s away difficulties and their perfect record at the Emirates, the Gunners have an obvious advantage. Under the direction of Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice, expect the midfield to regulate game pace and generate opportunities for their dynamic forward line.

James Maddison will be expected to provide the spark and Son Heung-min the finishing touches for Tottenham’s counter-attacks.

Our Prediction: Arsenal to win 3-1, with goals from Havertz, Trossard, and Ødegaard.

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Key Points to Watch For

• Arsenal’s defensive discipline, particularly against Tottenham’s counter-attacks.
• The fact that Spurs have capitalized on set pieces, a place where Arsenal have shown their weakness.
• The midfield battle between Ødegaard and Maddison that may define the result of the game.