The match
Leicester City (tenth, 48 points) are looking to make a move up the ladder and put up a fight for seventh, as they host a travel-weary Arsenal (fifth, 66 points). The Foxes start the match just three points behind Wolves and have won four of their last six league games (W4, D1, L1). Matches involving the hosts have been entertaining, to say the least, as eight of the last ten Premier League games have seen goals at both ends. Playing at home, they have lost five of their last eight league matches (W3, L5). However, those three wins have come in their last four games and should keep the Foxes interested, as they look to get back to winning ways. Arsenal lost ground in the race for top-four after three losses in four league games (W1, L3). It is thanks to the teams around them slipping, that Arsenal are still just one point behind Chelsea. In fact, if they can secure three points against Leicester, the Gunners can make into the top-four. However, their away form has been scratchy to say the least, as Arsenal have lost seven away games this season, which is 78% of their total season losses. The Gunners have won just two of their last 11 Premier League away games (W2, D3, L6) and have struggled away from home.
Key Statistics
- Leicester have produced over 2.5 match goals in eight of their last ten league games.
- Leicester have scored at least two goals in five of their last six Premier League matches.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 16 of their last 17 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
The bet of our experts
Leicester have won only one of their last 24 Premier League matches against Arsenal (W1, D7, L16), although that win has come in this fixture last season (3-1). With the top-seven spot up for grabs and an opponent jittery on their away tours, Leicester will hope to pick up full points. However, Arsenal have a chance to go fourth should they pick up a win. That should propel the Gunners to give their best, which means there should be action at both ends in this match.
Created on 26/04/2019 at 06:04