There aren’t too many Premier League games we look forward to more than the North London derby! The latest rendition of Tottenham vs Arsenal takes place on Sunday, with huge ramifications in the title race and top four battle.
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Tottenham vs Arsenal
Sunday 15th January, 4:30pm
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Tottenham vs Arsenal Football Preview
This is a crucial derby for both sides. Defeat for Arsenal could see champions Manchester City close the gap at the top, whilst a Spurs defeat would put a dent in their top four hopes. The visitors are certainly in far superior form ahead of the tie – the Gunners have lost just once all season and are undefeated in 11 Premier League matches.
In contrast, 10 teams have accumulated more points than Tottenham in the last five games, leaving Antonio Conte’s side two points off the top four having played a game more. For all the positives Mikel Arteta has achieved with Arsenal this season, they have a dreadful away record in the North London derby.
The league leaders have not won away at Spurs since 2015, losing all three trips to the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, this is a very different Arsenal team to the one we have seen struggle in previous years. They have looked ruthless under Arteta this season and boast the division’s best away record.
Tottenham vs Arsenal Football Odds
For the first time in a number of years, Arsenal make the short trip to face their rivals as favourites at 2.12. Spurs’ poor form is reflected in their 3.18 underdog status, with a draw priced at 3.53. Both teams to score (1.63) is seen as far more likely than either to keep a clean sheet (2.18), with over 2.5 goals (1.76) also heavily backed.
Harry Kane has 15 Premier League goals thus far and is favourite to break the deadlock at 5.00, closely followed by Gabriel Jesus replacement Eddie Nketiah (6.80).
North London Derby Betting Tips
Over 2.5 goals – 1.76
This fixture promises goals. This selection has landed in four successive North London derbies and that streak is likely to continue. Arsenal will be confident in carving open a shaky Spurs backline, whilst Tottenham will know Kane only needs one chance to score.
Harry Kane first goalscorer – 5.00
Spurs might be struggling, but Kane is not. If it weren’t for a ridiculous Erling Haaland season, Kane would be out in front in the race for the Golden Boot. He is just two goals shy of his Premier League tally last season, with half the campaign still to play.
First half total goals: over 1.5 – 2.60
You have to go back nearly five years to February 2018 to find the last North London derby in which there was no first half goal. In fact, seven straight meetings between these two have seen at least two first half goals. Might be one to keep an eye on.
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