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The Gunners have not lifted the league trophy in more than two decades, but momentum is firmly on their side as they return to Emirates Stadium to face a Brighton side struggling for goals and wins.
Brighton arrive in North London knowing history is not entirely against them, but current form suggests they face a stern examination against the league’s meanest defence and one of the most dominant home sides in the division.
Arsenal v Brighton tips
• Arsenal to Win - 9/25 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 Total Goals - 4/25 with Bet365
• Declan Rice to play 2+ Shots - 11/50 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Arsenal to Win
Arsenal have turned the Emirates into a fortress, winning each of their last five Premier League home games and ten in all competitions. During that run, they’ve kept nine clean sheets in their last 14 home matches, never conceding more than once in any of those games.
Brighton, meanwhile, are enduring a miserable December under Fabian Hurzeler, failing to win any of their ten Premier League matches played in the month (D6, L4). They’ve also failed to score in their last two league outings, and now face the division’s best defence.
While Arsenal’s historical home record against Brighton isn’t dominant, all three of their Premier League wins at the Emirates have ended 2-0, a pattern that points towards a controlled home victory for the Gunners once again.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Arsenal beat Brighton regardless of the score.
Over 1.5 Total Goals
Although Brighton’s recent matches have been low-scoring, Arsenal’s attacking output at home makes over 1.5 goals extremely appealing.
The Gunners have scored 2+ goals in eight of their last nine home matches across all competitions and have found the net after the 70th minute in five successive home games.
Brighton’s youthful side has struggled defensively on the road, failing to score in their last four away matches and conceding multiple goals in several recent visits to top-six sides. With Arsenal chasing momentum in the title race and regularly finishing games strongly, two goals in this contest looks a very achievable minimum.
Tip: Over 1.5 Total Goals @ 4/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals scored in the game between Arsenal and Brighton.
Declan Rice to play 2+ Shots
Declan Rice has quietly become a consistent shooting presence at the Emirates. The England international has registered a shot on target in each of his last five Premier League home appearances, while also creating 3+ chances in four of those matches.
Against a Brighton side likely to sit deep and concede territory, Rice’s late runs into the box and willingness to shoot from range should come into play.
With Arsenal expected to dominate possession and territory, Rice should find himself in advanced positions often enough to record at least two attempts.
Tip: Declan Rice to play 2+ Shots @ 11/50
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Declan Rice manages at least two shots against Brighton.
Arsenal v Brighton odds
• Arsenal win - 9/25 with Bet365
• Draw - 17/4 with Bet365
• Brighton win - 13/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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