Arsenal’s title challenge has hit a flat spot, and they will desperately be looking to get back to winning ways on Friday after drawing their last two. Southampton will be the visitors to the Emirates, as they look for a much-needed victory in their battle to avoid relegation.
It is an important fixture at both ends of the EPL standings, and you can find the latest Premier League odds and our Arsenal vs Southampton prediction below.
Arsenal vs. Southampton Information
Arsenal vs Southampton
Location of the game: Emirates Stadium, London, England.
Date and Time: Friday, April 21, 2023. 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBC Sport
Recent Scores
Arsenal’s home record in this fixture is staggering, as they have not lost in 23 previous matches against Southampton in North London. Over that period, Southampton has picked up just seven draws.
However, the Saints picked up a 1-1 draw in the reverse meeting this season. But, they haven’t avoided defeats in both fixtures against Arsenal on the Premier League schedule since 2015-16.
Arsenal vs. Southampton Analysis
Arsenal
The Gunners have seen their once-healthy lead at the top of the Premier League standings wiped away in just a matter of weeks. Mikel Arteta’s side has thrown away two-goal leads in each of their previous two matches, with the most recent coming against West Ham United at the London Stadium last weekend.
That draw means that the Gunners now sit four clear at the top, with Manchester City holding a game in hand ahead of the showdown between the clubs next week.
Arsenal is unbeaten in their previous 27 home league matches against the Saints, and they will be boosted by the Premier League stats, which indicate that the team sitting top of the standings has recorded 28 wins from 38 against the team starting the round at the bottom of the league.
However, the pressure will be on Arsenal at the Emirates on Friday, as they desperately need victory ahead of their trip to the Etihad next week.
Southampton
Southampton’s stay in the Premier League appears to be coming toward an end. The Saints currently sit bottom of the standings, having won just six from 31 games this term.
The games are running out for the South Coast team, as they have been unable to bridge the gap to 17th over their previous six, and they are now four points from safety.
They come into this showdown after losing each of their previous three matches, including a damaging home loss against Crystal Palace last Saturday.
The away side will be unfavored when making an Arsenal vs Southampton prediction this week based on the stats. They are winless away from home against the Gunners in the Premier League era, while they have recorded just seven draws in their last 23 visits. Southampton also comes into this showdown having failed to score in each of their previous three away matches in the Premier League since a 1-0 win against Chelsea.
Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
- Arsenal: -500
- Southampton: +1600
- Draw: +550
Handicap
- Arsenal (-2): +137
- Southampton (+2): +137
Over/Under Total:
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-200) Under 2.5 (+162)
Arsenal vs. Southampton Betting Pick and Prediction
Southampton was excellent in the previous meeting between the sides this term, but their away record is hard to ignore when making an Arsenal vs Southampton prediction this weekend. We expect Arsenal to land victory, but Southampton (+2) looks like an excellent value selection.
The Saints may have failed to win their previous three on the road, but they have lost by a one-goal margin on two occasions. Meanwhile, four of the previous six clashes between these sides have resulted in under 2.5 goals, which could be an interesting angle on a tense night at the Emirates.
- Pick 1: Southampton (+2) +137
- Pick 2: Under 2.5 Goals (+162)
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