The “Gunner” team starts as a big favorite due to the difference in level between one squad and another. Therefore, it should not surprise us that the bet “Arsenal will win the first half” ends with this time. Remember that the visit plays in a lower division, being able to make mistakes when making and making collective transitions. Also remember that the substitutes who play for the local will seek to give their best to be considered by Professor Unai Emery.
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Arsenal:
The “Gunners” played against Crystal Palace last weekend for the Premier League (2-2 after losing 1-0 to the initial stage). Currently they have 22 points in the table, managing to stay in the fight to capture the top of the competition (4 difference with the leader Liverpool). The performance of the team is being more than remarkable, noticing the hand of coach Unai Emery. At the beginning there was some criticism after losing to Manchester City and Chelsea. However, after this mini negative streak, the squad was progressing from the soul and from the football. Thanks to this rebound has managed to add valuable victories, managing to capture a proposal of good standing in which all players stand out (24 goals in favor and 13 against). This was also seen by the Europa League when the substitutes played.
As a local at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal has reaped very good results since the initial defeat against Manchester City (0-2). He has won 3-1 at West Ham, defeated Everton 2-0, beat Watford 2-0 and defeated Leicester 3-1. For the Europa League, he managed to defeat the Vorskla of Ukraine 4-2. Apparently, the team knows what it plays, standing out by scoring a lot and giving up few goals in his fence. It is expected that this proposal will be maintained even if the technician Unai Emery decides to use an alternate on this opportunity.
Blackpool:
The “orange” box does not go well to this duel after losing 3-2 to Fleetwood as a visitor and remaining with 22 points in League One (5 wins, 7 draws and 2 falls). With this defeat, he cut a streak of several games without losing, being still close to the posts of playoffs. He has scored 17 goals and has yielded 12 in his goal, demonstrating some efficiency in attack and solvency in defensive matters.
As a visitor, Blackpool has garnered the following results so far: Draw 0-0 Shrewsbury, equal 0-0 with Walsall, win 0-1 against Plymouth, draw 2-2 with Peterborough and defeat 3-2 with Fleetwood. Of course, the level of the league where he plays is radically different from what he will face in this tough start. Therefore, it is expected that the lines go back and that they seek to populate the midfield to not give up a goal in the first 25 ‘minutes of play. It will try to attack by means of one or another counterattack or using the stopped ball (corner or free throw near the area that can end in a long center).
The last duel held by Arsenal and Blackpool being the local box “Gunner” dates from 8 years ago. On that occasion, the Londoners won 6-0 after the final whistle. Time has elapsed, but a similar win is not ruled out due to the existing level difference. Everything depends on the effectiveness of the boys chosen by Unai Emery.
PREDICTION: Over 3.5 goals @ 1.75
