Arsenal vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (24 February)

Close to the title in the previous year, Arsenal are once again playing the leading roles this season and today occupy 3rd place in the Premier League with 1 game less and 5 points behind the leader. The London team let a lot of points slip away in December. On the other hand, the Gunners brilliantly resumed their march forward in 2024. They simply won their 5 championship matches played against Crystal Palace 5-0, Nottingham Forest 1-2, Liverpool 3-1, West Ham 0-6 and Burnley last weekend 0-5. This week, Arsenal nevertheless disappointed a lot by losing, in the den of Porto, their round of 16 first leg of the Champions League 1-0. Not at the expected level this season, Newcastle is far behind on its progress table.

Only 8th in the Premier League, the Magpies should have difficulty returning to European places, 10 points behind 5th but must remain concerned since additional folding seats could be unlocked depending on the identity of the two National Cups. After a bad patch, the residents of Saint James Park have found some color recently, as evidenced by the current series of 4 matches without defeat, 2 victories and 2 draws. After winning at Nottingham Forest 2-3, they conceded, at home, sharing points against Bournemouth last weekend 2-2. Next Tuesday, Newcastle travel to Blackburn in the FA Cup round of 16.

Arsenal remain without long-time absent defender Timber, who was injured on the first day. Also note the package of Japanese defender Tomiyasu. Also absent recently, the holders Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus and the midfielder Partey are all announced as doubtful this weekend. Substitute Fabio Vieira returned to the group this week without coming into play.

The Gunners have scored 21 goals in the last 5 league matches. Important wingers Saka (12 goals and 7 assists in PL) and Martinelli (5 goals and 2 assists in PL) should start, as should playmaker Odegaard (5 goals and 6 assists in PL).