Arsenal vs Everton Betting Tips

Arsenal takes on Everton at the Emirates Stadium on 24 April 2021 at 0:30 IST in the English Premier League. A late goal from Eddie Nketiah helped Arsenal salvage a point against Fulham in their last premier league match. Everton played some dominating football against Tottenham Hotspur in their last game but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Both the teams will look to win this match and gain some vital momentum heading into the final phase of the tournament. 

Arsenal Form & Team News

Arsenal has not clicked together as a team this season and is currently placed at ninth position with 46 points in the premier league points table. They have managed to win 13, draw seven, and have lost 12 this season in the premier league. Arsenal has won only two of its last five home games and will look to perform better at home. In their last five premier league matches, Arsenal has won two, drawn two, and has lost one. They will look to win this match and push for European qualification. 

Arsenal will be without Alexandre Lacazette, Martin Ødegaard, Kieran Tierney, and David Luiz who are all injured. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been diagnosed with malaria and is likely to miss this match. In the absence of their top goal scorers Aubameyang and Lacazette who have scored 22 goals between them, the onus will be on Bukayo Saka to lead from the front. Emile Smith Rowe, Nicolas Pépé, Eddie Nketiah, and Granit Xhaka could all start with Bernd Leno returning as the goalkeeper. 

Everton Form & Team News

Everton has been consistent this season and has performed well as a team. After 31 matches, Everton is placed in the eighth position in the premier league table with 49 points. They have failed to win in their last five premier league matches. An inspired performance from the players saw Everton playing a draw against the Spurs in the last match. They have performed well away from home and have lost only one of their last five matches. 

Currently, Everton has a long list of injured players. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Yerry Mina, Gbamin, Onyango, Bernard, Andre Gomes, Abdoulaye Doucouré, and Fabian Delph are all out injured and will potentially miss this fixture. James Rodríguez has been outstanding for Everton this season. He has scored six goals and provided four assists in the premier league. Gylfi Sigurðsson scored a brace against the Spurs and has been key to Everton’s success this season. Michael Keane, Lucas Digne, Richarlison, and Alex Iwobi are expected to start with Jordan Pickford as the goalkeeper. 

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Arsenal is the favorite to win the match. They are placed at 1.85 odds, while Everton is placed at 4.30 and the draw is at 3.80.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Everton has been good on the road this season and has collected 30 points in 15 away games with nine wins. When these two sides last faced each other in the premier league, Everton defeated Arsenal by a scoreline of 2-1. Though this game is expected to be a closely fought one, the attacking consistency displayed by Everton this season might help them score some crucial goals against a weak defense of Arsenal. Considering the good away record and current form, Everton is the favorite to win this fixture. 

Tip 1: Total Goals by Everton- Over 1.5

Everton has scored 43 goals in 31 matches this season, averaging 1.4 goals per match. They have performed well on the road this season and have managed to score 21 goals in 15 away matches. In their last two matches against Arsenal, Everton has managed to score a total of four goals. Thanks to good attacking players, Everton has managed to average four shots on target per match in the premier league. Arsenal has conceded 19 goals in 16 home matches this season in the premier league. Their defending woes have continued and they have managed to keep only nine clean sheets in the premier league. Considering good attacking players on Everton’s side and a depleted Arsenal defense, the totals goals by Everton in the match are expected to be over 1.5, and 3.55 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Everton to Win

Though this match is expected to be a closely fought one, Everton has an edge over Arsenal. In the last five matches played between these two sides, Everton has managed to win two and draw one. They have won against Arsenal earlier this season and will try to replicate the same. Arsenal will be without Aubameyang, Lacazette, Ødegaard, and David Luiz. This could dent their potential chance of winning in this fixture. James Rodríguez and Sigurðsson are in great touch for the visitors. Everton has scored 21 goals on the road while conceding only 15, and is currently placed above Arsenal in the points table. Everton is likely to win this encounter against Arsenal, and 4.30 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

Traditionally Arsenal has favored this fixture and has a good record against Everton in the premier league. But the current Everton squad led by Carlo Ancelotti is not to be taken lightly and is expected to put up a decent fight against Arsenal. Considering the away record and some quality players on their side, Everton is the favorite to win this contest. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Total Goals by Everton- Over 1.5 @ 3.55
2. Everton to Win @ 4.30

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