Every game is a must-win at the top from now until the end of the season, with Arsenal vs Brighton the latest crucial clash in the title race. We’ve previewed Sunday’s tie and picked out some of the best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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Arsenal vs Brighton
Sunday 14th May, 4:30pm
Emirates Stadium, London
Live on Sky Sports Main Event
Arsenal vs Brighton Preview
The Gunners are one point adrift of champions City having played a game more, and three points is pivotal if they are to send the title race into the final two weeks of the season. After a slight blip in form saw Mikel Arteta’s side go four games without a win, they have bounced back impressively, dispatching of Chelsea and Newcastle with relative ease.
Most would have fancied Brighton’s chances of earning a result in North London after a 6-0 drubbing of Wolves and 1-0 win against Man United. However, a 5-1 defeat at home against relegation-threatened Everton may have altered opinions somewhat.
But could that have been a freak result? When you delve into the stats, Brighton (2.99xG) created plenty of high-quality chances and Everton (2.23xG) significantly overperformed in the finishing department. Stats don’t mean an awful lot when you’ve just conceded five against a Toffees side that couldn’t buy a win, but it certainly shouldn’t be all doom and gloom on the south coast.
We’re expecting the Seagulls to bounce back with a confident performance, although they will do well to claim anything from the Emirates. Arsenal have lost just one league game at home all season and are in desperate need of three points if they are to stay within striking distance of City.
Premier League Betting Odds
Arsenal are strong favourites but there is still some value in a home win at 1.74. Brighton are 3.98 underdogs, with a draw priced at 4.10. Both teams to score is heavily backed at 1.56, whereas either team to keep a clean sheet is seen as far less likely at 2.33.
When it comes to goalscorers, Gabriel Jesus (5.00), Bukayo Saka (7.10) and Gabriel Martinelli (7.20) are currently leading the odds to break the deadlock for the Gunners, while Danny Welbeck (8.70), Deniz Undav (8.90) and Alexis Mac Allister (11.00) are favourites to score first for Brighton.
Arsenal vs Brighton Betting Tips
Martin Odegaard to score first – 8.90
The Norwegian is having a sublime season, scoring 15 goals in 34 league games. He has netted five in his last five appearances and is central to everything positive Arsenal do in the final third.
Bet Builder: Arsenal win, both teams to score, Odegaard to score, Moises Caicedo to be carded – 19.00
We’re backing Arsenal to claim the points, but they have conceded in nine of their previous 10 home matches and are struggling with a few injuries. Caicedo looks a good option to pick up a card. He has received nine in the league already this campaign and will be up against an incredibly dynamic Gunners attack.
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