Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips (15 September)

Candidate for the Big 4 every year, Tottenham missed the boat in the two previous years. Last season, the first under the orders of Ange Postecoglou, still remained promising. Indeed, Spurs finished in a very honorable 5th place in the Premier League with 2 small points behind 4th. They therefore narrowly missed the Champions League but are however qualified for the group stage of the Europa League. Eager to confirm this season, Tottenham started their championship with a draw at promoted Leicester 1-1 before outclassing bottom side Everton 4-0. On the last day, Heung-Min Son's teammates were far from unworthy but fell to Newcastle 2-1. Runner-up to Manchester City in 2023 5 points behind and 2024 2 points behind, Arsenal is getting closer and closer to a title which has eluded the club since the Invincibles season in 2004.

The London team hopes to win the Grail this season. It all started well for Mikel Arteta's men who won their first two league matches. They first dominated Wolverhampton 2-0 before pocketing a precious success in the lair of Aston Villa 0-2. On the other hand, Arsenal were held back at home by Brighton just before the international break 1-1. Next Thursday, the Gunners begin their Champions League campaign at Atalanta.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 11, 2024

For Tottenham, the offensive sector is diminished by the packages of expensive summer recruit Solanke and Brazilian international Richarlison. In addition, the important defender van de Ven is announced as doubtful. The Spurs can therefore count on captain Heung-Min Son (2 goals in PL). At his side, the young French winger who arrived at the club this summer, Odobert, could take his place. Playmaker Maddison (2 assists in PL) is available. Several elements left London this summer, permanently or through loan. We can report the departures of Skipp (Leicester), Emerson (AC Milan), Rodon (Leeds), Sessegnon (Fulham), Ndombele (Nice), Dier (Bayern Munich), Hojbjerg (OM), Bryan Gil (Girona) or even Solomon (Leeds). In the opposite direction, midfielders Gray (Leeds) and Bergvall (Djurgarden) arrived at the club as well as attackers Solanke (Bournemouth), Odobert (Burnley) and Min-hyeok Yang (Gangwon). Arsenal must deal with several defections this week -end. We find in the infirmary the rookie Mikel Merino, the too often injured attacker Gabriel Jesus as well as the replacement defenders Tomiyasu and Tierney. In addition, captain Odegaard and Italian defender Calafiori returned injured from their selection.

Finally, midfielder Rice is suspended after receiving a red card against Brighton. To his advantage at the end of last season, Havertz started on the same basis this season (2 goals and 1 assist in the PL). He should start this Sunday just like winger Saka (1 goal and 3 assists in PL). After a great debut with his training club, attacking midfielder Smith Rowe was hampered by injuries which slowed down his progress. Little used by Mikel Arteta, he chose to sign for Fulham this summer. Goalkeeper Ramsdale (Southampton) and striker Nketiah (Crystal Palace) also left. In addition, replacements Nelson (Fulham), Lokonga (Sevilla FC) and Nuno Tavares (Lazio) have been loaned. In the opposite direction, the Gunners have definitely enlisted goalkeeper Raya (Brentford) who had a good season with the Gunners last year. In addition, Italian international Calafiori (Bologna) came to strengthen the defense, Spanish international Merino was poached from Real Sociedad while goalkeeper Neto (Bournemouth) and striker Sterling (Chelsea) arrived on loan.