Arsenal (16 wins, 2 losses, 3 draws) battles Manchester City (15-4-3) Wednesday in the 1st of 2 league matches this season between the EPL’s top teams. Kickoff from Emirates Stadium is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
Arsenal comes into his game having drawn Brentford at home last weekend. They are 0-1-1 in their last 2 EPL games yet 5-1-2 in their last 8. Arsenal has 8 wins in 10 home games and has yet to lose at home. They are led offensively by M Martin Odegaard, who has 8 goals on the season.
Manchester City is 5-3-2 on the road this season. They have lost 2 of their last 5 EPL games and have lost their last 2 goals matches. They are led by the league-leading F Erling Haaland, who has 25 goals this season. City sits 2nd in the league and is 3 points behind Arsenal yet has 1 more game played.
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Arsenal vs. Manchester City odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:48 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Arsenal +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Manchester City +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Draw +255
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Arsenal vs. Manchester City picks and predictions
Prediction
Arsenal 2, Manchester City 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET ARSENAL (+200).
Arsenal has beaten Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham and Tottenham at home this season. They have played well and have had success against top-tier clubs. The key here is in the midfield, and the combination of M Granit Xhaka and Odegaard has proven to be as good as any other in the EPL.
With City D John Stones out, they may struggle as contain a balanced Arsenal attack. City has lost to Tottenham, Liverpool and Man U on the road this season. Their struggles away from home have been well documented.
Put it all together and back ARSENAL (+200).
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN OVER 2.5 (-115).
Both teams have talented attacks and should be able to get ample opportunities. Arsenal is averaging 2.19 goals per game. They have scored 3 or more goals in 2 of their last 4 home games and have topped this total in 3 of their last 5 home games.
City has had at least an expected goal in all but 1 road match this season. They have had at least 2 expected goals in 2 of their last 4 road matches. City is averaging 2.55 goals per game.
The dominant attacks should produce goals in this game. Back the OVER 2.5 (-115).
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