Arsenal host Brighton on Sunday afternoon hoping to continue their resurgence of late. Arsene Wenger’s men are unbeaten in their last 4 matches and will be desperate to keep their good form going against a Brighton side that secured their second league win of the season over Newcastle on Sunday.
English Premier League – Arsenal v Brighton – Emirates Stadium
Sunday 1st October 2017
Kick-off: 12.00 GMT
Arsenal – Best Odds – 19/10 (Bet 365)
Brighton & Hove Albion – Best Odds – 7/5 (Ladbrokes)
Draw – Best Odds – 23/10 (William Hill)
Arsenal
The Gunners had a very rocky start to the season with the speculation over Alexis Sanchez’s future seemingly affecting their performances as they lost to Stoke and Liverpool away from home. Following securing Sanchez’s future, Wenger’s men have comfortably beaten West Brom and Bournemouth at home whilst picking up a valuable point away at last season’s champions Chelsea. Alexandre Lacazette has hit the ground running for the Gunners and will be looking to add to his tally of 4 goals already this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Chris Hughton will be delighted with the start his charges have made to life in the Premier League and the Seagulls sit comfortably in 13th place in the table. Tomer Hemed scored the winner against Newcastle on Sunday but is facing disciplinary action for an alleged stamp in the game and looks set to miss out here. Brighton have only picked up one point on the road and will have to be at their best defensively to keep out the prolific Arsenal attack.
Head to Head
Unsurprisingly, Arsenal hold a significant advantage in the head to head between the two sides leading 11:2 with 2 draws taking place between the two teams. They have met twice in the last 4 seasons – both in the FA Cup with Arsenal winning 3-2 on both occasions at the AMEX stadium.
Odds and Predictions
Arsenal look to be full of confidence and should take the game to Brighton.
Arsenal to score 2+ goals looks a strong bet at 1/3 with Coral.
Alexandre Lacazette is leading the line very well for the Gunners currently.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime is 10/11 with Bet 365.
Brighton have only scored 1 goal on their travels this term.
Both teams to score – NO – 4/5 with Sky Bet.
Arsenal have been leading at half time in both of their last 2 home Premier League games.
Arsenal to be leading at half time and full time looks overpriced at 3/4 with Boyle Sports.
Score Prediction
Arsenal 3-0 Brighton – 15/2 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
Brighton have adapted to Premier League life well but this should be too big a challenge for them.
Arsenal to win the match and keep a clean sheet pays a healthy 2.13 with Bet Bright.