Arsenal take on Wolves to kick-off their 2024-25 Premier League season.
Though the Gunners will be heavy favourites to start the new campaign with a win, Wolves will be looking to cause a big upset on the opening weekend.
Below, you can read NetBet’s match preview to find out all the key details ahead of kick-off in North London. NetBet is the place to go for football betting and do not forget, new customers can take advantage of our welcome offer.
Arsenal vs Wolves
Saturday, August 17, 3pm
Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom
Arsenal vs Wolves Preview
Arsenal are finally looking to end Manchester City’s Premier League dominance by winning their first league title for 21 years, and that quest begins with a home fixture against Wolves.
Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a strong pre-season campaign, which included convincing wins against Bayer Leverkusen (4-1) and Lyon (2-0).
The Gunners have only strengthened their squad over the summer with the permanent signings of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford and defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, who really impressed at Euro 2024 with Italy.
With competition for places in the Arsenal defence very strong, it is likely that Calafiori will have to be patient before making his first Premier League start. This is despite an injury to Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is Arsenal’s only real injury concern ahead of this match.
Meanwhile, Wolves’ preparation for the new season has been mixed, with a notable 3-0 win against RB Leipzig coupled with a surprising 1-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano. They have also had to cope with the departure of two key players in Max Kilman and Pedro Neto, who have moved to West Ham and Chelsea respectively.
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has made a few additions of his own over the summer, though, including the permanent transfer of Manchester City youth product Tommy Doyle, who was on loan at the club last season.
The Wanderers have also added Brazilian teenage right-back Pedro Lima and Portuguese winger Rodrigo Gomes to their ranks, two players could make their English top-flight debuts on Saturday.
But with Arsenal having home advantage, it is difficult to see Wolves picking up any points from the Emirates Stadium. However, O’Neil’s side will still be keen to prove that they can compete against the Premier League’s finest despite the loss of two of their best players.
Arsenal vs Wolves Odds
*Odds are subject to change
Arsenal are clear favourites to win at 1.17, while a Wolves upset is priced at 15.00.
Arsenal vs Wolves Betting Tips
Arsenal to score over 1.5 goals @ 1.25
Arsenal scored an incredible 91 goals in the Premier League last season and have only failed to score at least two goals against Wolves once in the last six meetings between the pair.
Bukayo Saka to score at anytime @ 2.24
England star Saka was Arsenal’s top scorer in the Premier League last season with 16 goals and he will be looking to open his account for the season and begin the journey to another sizeable tally.
Arsenal vs Wolves: Both teams to score @ 2.21
Despite Arsenal having conceded the least goals in the league last year (29), their proactive style of play can leave gaps for Wolves’ array of tricky forwards to exploit on the counter.
Arsenal Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Injuries: Tomiyasu, Tierney
Doubts: Timber
Suspensions: None
Wolves Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Sa, Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Lemina, J. Gomes, Sarabia, R. Gomes, Hwang, Strand Larsen
Injuries: Cunha, Medina, Chiwone
Doubts: Podence
Suspensions: Semedo
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