As we’re heading into March, Arsenal continue to chase their first Premier League title since 2004. The Gunners host Everton as surefire favorites to grab three points, but it could be a tricky game for Mikel Arteta’s boys, as the Toffees are fighting against relegation and desperately need to get something from this match.
Arsenal – Everton Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (1.3.2023)
Just a few weeks ago, Arsenal met Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, and the Toffees stunned the Gunners as 8.50 home underdogs. Everton outlasted Arsenal 1-0, so the Gunners must be fired up to get revenge.
Arsenal vs. Everton: Initial Situation
Arsenal are topping the English Premier League with 57 points (W18, D3, L3) and a 52:23 goal difference. The Gunners are two points ahead of Manchester City and have a game in hand on the Citizens. On the other side, the Toffees are sitting in the relegation zone with 21 points (W5, D6, L13) and a 17:32 goal difference.
Arsenal Stats & Form
The Gunners have won two straight contests, outlasting Aston Villa 4-2 and Leicester 1-0 on the road in the process. After a wild clash versus the Lions, the Gunners shut down the Foxes and earned three points thanks to Gabriel Martinelli, who scored in the first minute of the second half. Arsenal haven’t played at home since February 15 when they lost to Manchester City 3-1.
Martinelli now has nine goals and three assists on his season tally. Eddie Nketiah has also bagged nine goals so far this season, while Bukayo Saka has amassed ten goals and eight assists across 32 appearances in all competitions.
Everton Stats & Form
The Toffees are coming off Saturday’s 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa. It was their sixth defeat in eight games in all competitions along with a pair of league wins against Arsenal 1-0 and Leeds 1-0. The Toffees’ last five contests have produced fewer than three goals in total and none has seen both teams score.
Demarai Gray leads the charge for Everton with five goals in 25 appearances this season, while Alex Iwobi is the team’s best assist-maker with eight dishes in 27 apps in all competitions. The Toffees are without their best striker, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues to recover from a hamstring injury. He’s appeared in just 12 matches in 2022-23.
Arsenal – Everton: Head-to-Head
The Gunners outshot the Toffees 15-12 in February. Arsenal held the ball in possession for a staggering 70 percent of the time, but the Gunners couldn’t find the back of the net. The Toffees earned huge three points and the fourth victory in their last six meetings with Arsenal.
Arsenal – Everton Odds
The bookmakers are expecting Arsenal to beat Everton with ease. The Gunners are 1.38 favorites at Unibet Sportsbook, and you can take them at 2.00 to win by two or more goals. However, the bookies are not looking for a high-scoring affair. The Over 2.5 Goals pays 1.87 on bet365 Sportsbook.
The Gunners will dominate in the middle of the park as they did in their previous meeting with Everton. The Toffees will take a defensive approach which is the main reason why the bookmakers don’t look for a ton of goals in this game. It’s hard to find value, as Arsenal could easily win by one goal. Still, the Gunners have plenty of dangerous weapons, so I’m backing them to win by two or more goals. Gabriel Martinelli has found the back of the net in two straight games, while Bukayo Saka has been unstoppable for most of the season.
Betting tip and prediction: Arsenal – Everton (1.3.2023)