Betting Tips and Predictions: Arsenal vs Leicester, Premier League. In the opening match of Round 1 in the Premier League season 2017/2018, Arsenal host Leicester City at Emirates. Read below betting preview, betting tips, useful info and betting predictions for the match between Arsenal vs Leicester.
Arsenal finished the last season in Premier League at the 5th position and their fans weren’t satisfied with that, so home side have bigger ambitions in the upcoming season. Arsene Wenger’s men won the FA Cup last season when they beat Chelsea 2-1 and few days ago they beat the same rivals in the final of the FA Community, after penalties. Alexis Sanchez and Ozil will stay in the club, including Wenger, so this season could be crucial for Arsenal or there could be big changes next season. Alexandre Lacazette joined the club and he could be the most important player in home squad, but also newcomer Sead Kolašinac, who scored in his debut game, could have an important role in team. The match against Leicester is very important for home side and they want to start the season with 3 points in their pocket. It won’t be an easy job, but if they want to make something this season in Premier league, Arsenal have to win many matches, especially when they are playing upfront their supporters.
Leicester made historical result in Premier League two seasons ago when they became the champions, but last season they weren’t impressive and finished in the middle of the table. Their main goal this season is to finish the season in the Top 10, so they want to start with good performance at Emirates and try to get back home with at least one point. They didn’t shine in the preparing period, but in the last test game Leicester City beat B. Monchengladbach 2-1, with two goals of their main striker, Jamie Vardy. The management of Leicester had made good decision in the summer transfer window and brought Manchester City striker Iheanacho who could help them this season to be more dangerous in the attack. Visitors have very tough schedule at the beginning of new season. Except the clash against Arsenal, in the first four rounds they will face Manchester United and Chelsea, so this game is very important for them.
Team News
In home team, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere and Gabriel Paulista are all injured, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Özil are both doubtful, while Laurent Koscielny is suspended. On the other side, visitors will be without Danny Drinkwater, Robert Huth and Islam Slimani.
Arsenal vs Leicester Predicted Lineups
Arsenal: Cech, Mertesacker, Monreal, Holding, Bellerin, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Elneny, Iwobi, Welbeck, Lacazette.
Leicester: Schmeichel, Maguire, Morgan, Simpson, Fuchs, Ndidi, James, Albrighton, Mahrez, Okazaki, Vardy.
Arsenal vs Leicester Prediction
Arsenal want to make better result than previous season, so this game against Leicester is very important for them and they will try to take all three points. Leicester haven’t made many changes in team, so they know how to play matches like these. Home side is a favorite to win this match, but I can’t underestimate visitors who can be very dangerous. However, I expect interesting match between Arsenal vs Leicester on Friday night and believe that we will see goals in both nets, so “both teams to score” is my betting prediction.
Arsenal vs Leicester Betting Tip: BTS/Yes @ 1.70 (Bet365)