Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Arsenal FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Arsenal FC Match Prediction & Analysis

One of the most awaited matches of the Premier League will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Ange Postecoglou's Spurs and Mikeal Arteta’s Arsenal will clash on Sunday afternoon.

After both the teams faced disappointing results on Matchday 3, this will be the first north London derby of the campaign. Facing a drop in points because of a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion,  Arsenal fell behind Manchester City and Liverpool. Postecoglou's Spurs, on the other hand, were defeated 2-1 by Newcastle United which has put them three points behind their rivals. 

Arsenal vs. Tottenham matches hold the record for the most number of Premier League matches where both teams have scored (43 times). Moreover, it is also the fixture where the first-scoring team has failed to win most often (29 times including 19 draws and 10 losses).

Current Standings - Spurs are currently standing 10th with one win, one loss, and one draw, and a goal differential of +3. Meanwhile, the Gunners are in second position with two wins and one draw, and a goal differential of +4. 

Head to Head Record - Both Spurs and Arsenal have clashed off 64 times in the Premier League. Arsenal has a dominant record with 25 wins (18 home, 7 away), while Spurs have 15 wins (13 at home and 2 away). Additionally, 24 games have ended in a draw. 

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Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

The Lilywhites have managed to win only one of their first three games this season. They started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City, then dominated against Everton, winning the match 4-0. In their last game, their unbeaten run was put to a halt when Newcastle United defeated them 2-1 in their second away game of the season.

The team's head coach, Ange Postecoglou, is awaiting the return of Micky van de Ven to match fitness ahead of Sunday's game against the Gunners. Meanwhile, the participation of midfielders Yves Bissouma and Dominic Solanke is also a game-time decision due to fitness issues. Solanke moved from Bournemouth before the season and injured his ankle on debut against Leicester City, missing the last two games against Everton and Newcastle United.

Son Heung Min, with two goals, has been a vital cog on the offensive end. Yves Bissouma, Pedro Pano, and Cristian Romero have scored one goal each this season. They are averaging two goals per game and conceding one goal per game. The defensive line has been impressive, with a 67% tackle success rate and one clean sheet. 

Tottenham Hotspur Starting Lineup - G Vicario (GK); P Porro, C Romero, R Dragusin, D Udogie (Defenders); P Sarr, Y Bissouma, J Maddinson (Mid Fielders); D Kulusevski, Son Heung Min, W Odobert (Forwards)

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When Mikel Arteta’s team entered the international break, they were already trailing behind Manchester City and Liverpool due to the 1-1 draw in a home match against Seagulls. Here, they played most of the second half with 10 men after Declan Rice was sent off. 

Consequently, Dice will be unavailable for Sunday's game. He will be joined by Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard on the sidelines because of their injuries during the international duty for Italy and Norway respectively. Moreover, Mikel Merino and Takehiro Tomiyasu will also be missing from the game. 

Mid Fielders Key for Gunners

Thomas Partey and Jorginho will likely hold the fort to face the Spurs who are known for their rapid transition. Players like Son, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson will try to take advantage of Rice’s absence. 

Martin Odegaard injured his ankle during the international break and his absence is a big issue as, Arteta may have to place Havertz in a three-man midfield along with Jorginho. If Gabriel Jesus remains out of the game because of the groin injury, either Leandro Trossard or potential debutant Raheem Sterling could lead the attack. 

Arsenal Starting Lineup - D Raya (GK); J Timber, G Magalhaes, W Saliba, B White (Defenders); T Partey, M Odegaard, Jorghino (Mid Fielders); K Havertz, L Trossard, B Saka (Forwards)

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC vs ARSENAL FC
Winning Prediction

The North London derby has often tested Spurs’ persistence. They must prepare for the fixture which doesn’t usually feature a lot of clean sheets. 

For the upcoming blockbuster derby, Merino-Rice-Odegaard would make a perfect midfield trio for Arsenal. However, due to Odegaard’s unavailability, the Gunners risk being overrun in midfield as they lack his creative attacking skills. 

Arsenal can expose the defensive fragility of the Spurs and score goals and have the final bragging rights of the London derby. Arsenal won two of their last three head-to-head matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. We back the Gunners to win the game. 

Arsenal to Win (2-1)

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