Championship side Portsmouth face their toughest test of the season at home against the Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday. The pair go head-to-head in the FA Cup, and while many changes are expected in the visitors' lineup, the odds are still heavily stacked against the home side.
We've created an exciting 59/1 bet builder tip just for this game, as well as providing our best predictions for Sunday's cup clash.
It's hard to see this game ending in anything but a victory for the away side, as Arsenal have been in great form all season long. The Gunners have only lost two games in all competitions this season and head into this weekend's match unbeaten in their last eight fixtures. We could see the likes of Mikel Merino and Gabriel Jesus getting a start on Sunday, and that can only be bad news for the Portsmouth defence.
Here is a breakdown of each of the selections that make up our bet builder tip for Portsmouth vs Arsenal...
Match Result & Over 2.5 - Arsenal / over 2.5 goals
Arsenal head into this FA Cup tie as the overwhelming favourite, having picked up 23 wins from 30 games in all competitions this season. Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of the Gunners' last four fixtures, while three of Portsmouth's last five outings have also witnessed at least three goals.
Anytime Goalscorer - Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus put an end to his long goal drought when Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 recently, and we're backing the Brazilian to start and score against Portsmouth in the FA Cup this week.
Anytime Goalscorer - Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino has an eye for goal, and so far this season, the Spaniard has scored five goals across all competitions. We're expecting Merino to start in the FA Cup this week in what should be a heavily rotated Arsenal side.
Player 2+ Fouls - Andre Dozzell
Andre Dozzell has committed more fouls than any of his teammates this season. The 26-year-old has committed 22 fouls so far and has been shown six yellow cards.
Player 2+ Fouls Won - Mikel Merino
Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino is the fifth most fouled player in the Arsenal squad this season. The 29-year-old, who has featured in 19 Premier League games, has drawn 18 fouls, and we expect the Gunners to be in for a physical game against Portsmouth.
Over 9.5 Corners - Over
Over 9.5 total corners have been awarded in four of Portsmouth's last five matches, while set-piece specialists Arsenal have seen two of their last five fixtures produce at least 10 corner kicks.
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