Tottenham vs Arsenal: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

This game will be challenging to call between two sides who resume their bitter rivalry at the weekend and on paper, this game could be decided by a single goal.

In general, Arsenal are on a five-game unbeaten run and has been the first to score in their previous five fixtures. In this fixture, Arsenal are unbeaten in four, with Spurs facing a run of four without a clean sheet.
The Over 2.5 market has landed in five of the previous six meetings, with Arsenal being the first team to score in those games.

The last time Tottenham recorded a victory over Arsenal was in 2022 under Antonio Conte, where the home side beat the Gunners 3-0 to effectively secure Champions League qualification.

Admittedly, we are slightly leaning towards an Arsenal win for this game. The Gunners must bounce back from their recent draw against Brighton and Hove Albion. Arsenal have shown in their visit to Spurs last season, that they can overcome any potential challenge from their rivals, so we predict a 2-1 win for the Gunners.

Tottenham 1-2 Arsenal

The Premier League resumes this weekend, as the fixture pile-up begins its first phase as the season proceeds in full swing. The North London Derby is the centrepiece game this weekend, as Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Date: 15/09/2024
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kick-Off: 2.00 pm

This fixture is arguably the most eagerly anticipated derby in the Premier League calendar, possibly alongside Manchester United and Liverpool. In recent years, this fixture has been a pure spectacle for the casual viewer, as both these sides will be vying to achieve their aspirations again this season.

For Tottenham Hotspur, Ange Postecoglu will be in charge of his second season to secure UEFA Champions League football and possibly end the 16-year wait for a trophy at Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal on the other hand, will look to perhaps go one step further and claim a Premier League title this season.

Tottenham Hotspur will look to bounce back from their recent defeat against Newcastle United, as Postecoglu’s side sits tenth after three games. A win for Tottenham Hotspur over their bitter rivals Arsenal, would propel the North London side potentially into the top six before the first round of European fixtures.

For Arsenal, the Gunners are fourth after the first three games and would comfortably be on nine points from nine if the match against Brighton and Hove Albion hadn’t scuppered their plans. The sending-off for Declan Rice meant Arsenal had to settle for a draw, and they remained two points behind Manchester City early into this season.

The last meeting between the two sides ended in a tremendous 3-2 win for Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The game will be shown on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Yves Bissouma, James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr received yellow cards against Newcastle United.

Predicted Eleven: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Kulesevski, Maddison, Son, Odobert.

Arsenal Team News

Declan Rice is suspended for this fixture, following his red card against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Predicted Eleven: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Jorginho, Partey, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Havertz.

The recent meetings between the two bitter rivals favour the Gunners for this fixture as Arsenal are unbeaten in four, with Spurs facing four without a clean sheet. As mentioned, the last time Tottenham Hotspur tasted victory against their local rivals was in 2022 under Antonio Conte. The game was fondly remembered by Spurs fans for a brace from Harry Kane and a red card for Rob Holding as it effectively secured UEFA Champions League qualification for Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur hopes to bring their impressive home form to this season’s campaign. Ange Postecoglu’s side have won seven of their previous ten home games in the Premier League, only suffering three defeats against Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and, coincidentally, Arsenal. Tottenham recorded the fifth-best home record last season, having won 13 and lost six of their 19 home Premier League matches. Tottenham posted a points average of 2.05 per game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although defensively, they are still susceptible, with only an 11% clean sheet rate recorded last season.

Tottenham Hotspur were superb in their only home league game this season as they humbled a disjointed Everton side. Yves Bissouma opened the scoring with a beautiful strike in the 14th minute, and Heung-min Son capitalised on a Jordan Pickford mistake to make it two 11 minutes later. Further goals from Christian Romero and Son secured an easy victory for Ange Postecoglu.

Arsenal had the second-best away record last season, behind eventual champions Manchester City. The Gunners recorded an impressive 2.21 points per game away from the Emirates last season, with a clean sheet percentage of 58% from 19 away Premier League fixtures. Mikel Arteta’s side are in excellent away form heading into this game, having won their last five away league games and are unbeaten on their travels since the turn of the year.

In general, Arsenal are on a five-game unbeaten run and has been the first to score in their previous five fixtures. The Gunners have also won the first half of four of their previous five fixtures. Their only away Premier League fixture this season, brought a measure of revenge for Mikel Arteta as his side recorded a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. A game which ultimately cost the Gunners the league title last season, as they picked up zero points from a maximum six against the Villains.

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