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That result ended a long unbeaten domestic run, but it does little to dull the Gunners’ momentum in Europe, where they have been flawless throughout the league phase.
Mikel Arteta’s side have won all seven of their matches so far and now stand on the brink of history, with victory here seeing them become the first team since the introduction of the league phase to post a perfect record.
Standing in their way are Kairat Almaty, who arrive in north London already eliminated and rooted to the bottom of the table.
With pride the only thing left to play for, the Kazakh champions face a daunting task against an Arsenal side chasing records and eager to make a statement ahead of the knockout rounds.
Arsenal v Kairat tips
• Over 7 corners – 33/100 with Bet365
• Over 3.5 goals – 1/2 with Bet365
• Half-time/Full-time: Arsenal/Arsenal – 1/4 with Bet365
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Over 7 corners
Arsenal’s territorial dominance in Europe has translated into a steady stream of corners, and that trend looks set to continue here.
The Gunners have recorded at least seven corners in each of their last five matches, while Kairat have spent more time defending than any other side in the league phase, having trailed for 316 minutes already.
With Arsenal averaging sustained pressure from wide areas through Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, and Kairat expected to sit deep for long spells, over seven corners at 33/100 looks a logical bet.
Prediction: Over 7 corners @33/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins there are more than seven corners in the game between Arsenal and Kairat.
Over 3.5 goals
Arsenal have been ruthless in this competition, winning all seven of their league phase matches by a margin of two or more goals, a run no team has ever extended to eight games in Champions League history.
Kairat, meanwhile, boast the joint-worst defence in the league phase, having conceded 19 goals, faced the most shots on target (58) and allowed the highest xG against (19.6).
Even with some rotation expected from Arteta, Arsenal have scored three or more goals in five consecutive league phase matches, making over 3.5 goals at 1/2 a bet strongly backed by the numbers.
Prediction: Over 3.5 goals @ 1/2
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are four or more goals scored in the Arsenal v Kairat game.
Half-time/Full-time: Arsenal/Arsenal
Fast starts have been a hallmark of Arsenal’s European campaign, with the Gunners scoring the opening goal in all seven of their Champions League matches this season and never trailing at any point.
Kairat, by contrast, have been slow out of the blocks, conceding early and spending more time behind on the scoreboard than almost anyone else in the competition.
With Arsenal pushing to quickly reassert control after their domestic setback, backing them to lead at half-time and go on to win at 1/4 looks a sensible way to reflect their early dominance.
Prediction: Half-time/Full-time: Arsenal/Arsenal @1/4
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Arsenal lead Kairat at half-time and win the match.
Arsenal v Kairat odds
• Arsenal – 1/25 with Bet365
• Draw – 14/1 with Bet365
• Kairat – 40/1 with Bet365
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