Stoke City-Arsenal betting preview
Stoke City have been a giant killer at home. They beat Chelsea 3-2 at the Britannia Stadium in December, and followed it with a 2-1 win over Manchester United in February. Will Arsenal be the third? The answer will unfold tomorrow, the first day after February – which is widely regarded as a wretched month for the Gunners.
Arsenal are just one point behind league leader Chelsea. But they have lost their dominant aura that they displayed at the season’s start, especially after the heavy losses against against Manchester City and Liverpool. They look somewhat tired and monotonous.
Still, they are more than good enough to beat Stoke, who has been languishing at the 15th position in the premier league. They have managed just three victories other than the wins over Chelsea and United.
Stoke City - Arsenal Match Facts
4 of Stoke City's last 6 home matches in Premier League have ended with over 2.5 goals.
5 of Arsenal's last 6 away matches in Premier League have ended with over 2.5 goals.
4 of last 6 H2H games between these 2 teams have ended with over 2.5 goals.
Stoke City-Arsenal H2H statistics
Arsenal have a 44-23 H2H advantage over Stoke. However, in the last nine visits to Stoke – spread over three decades – Arsenal have managed a single win. They lost six and drew two matches. So, the Britannia Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for the Gunners.
Stoke City-Arsenal Player news
Arsenal have a long list of injured players that they can name a first eleven entirely out of the injured players’ list. Mesut Ozil is likely to make his comeback from injury against Stoke; but a big question mark remains over his form. If he pulls out a customary virtuoso performance in the midfield, Olivier Giroud, Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla will reap the rewards.
For Stoke, Peter Crouch, Charlie Adam, Jonathan Walters and the new arrival Peter Odemwingie will be looking forward to exploit the fragile Arsenal defence with quick counter attacks.
Stoke City-Arsenal Prediction
As it is hard to predict the full time result of this match, We advice over 2.5 goal betting
Over 2.5 Goals 2.00 @ Bet365.com
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