Arsenal vs Leicester City: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Arsenal and Leicester, two teams currently locked in a fierce battle for first and survival place in the Premier League, will meet in north London on Saturday.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

To begin with the home team, Arsenal may have felt genuine disappointment last weekend after settling for a 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad. However, Mikel Arteta's squad should take many positives from their tenacious performance away from north London. The Gunners aim to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004 and returned from the international break with a 1-0 win away at rivals Tottenham.

Though Arsenal may have started their Champions League trip last week with a depressing 0-0 draw away at Italian side Atalanta, Saturday's opponents will be looking for an opportunity to make a profound statement here. Everyone is appropriately picking Arteta's title candidates to win easily this weekend, even though they've only managed a single point in three of their last four appearances across all competitions.

While the Foxes may have salvaged a thrilling 1-1 draw at home against Everton last weekend, the visitors will understandably feel they squandered a fantastic opportunity. The visitors on Saturday are considered a severe relegation threat, so Steve Cooper's squad should be ready for a massive test despite their likely quick return to the Premier League this season. With a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa going into September's international break, the former Nottingham Forest manager's team has gone winless in their first five Premier League games in charge. Despite being well aware of the enormous task before them this weekend in the capital, Leicester should be worried about their dismal record versus the reigning champions. Cooper's squad has gone winless in their last five meetings, with a total loss margin of 12-0.

Arsenal x Leicester City Team News

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's essential captain, will not play on Saturday after he hurt his ankle while on international duty with Norway in September. The club has officially announced his absence. Also sitting on the bench is Mikel Merino, who has yet to play a game since leaving Real Sociedad in the summer.

Now that he has scored in consecutive Premier League games, Gabriel will again play alongside William Saliba in Arteta's back four. Raheem Sterling will aim for his first Premier League start today, capping off a sensational Deadline Day for Arsenal.

Attacking dynamo Jamie Vardy will play a complete match in north London after receiving a respite during the week's away match against Walsall. But Jakub Stolarczyk, Nathaniel Opoku, and Patson Daka, former RB Salzburg striker, will all be injured so Leicester will be shorthanded again.

Despite Danny Ward being the hero for Leicester in midweek's EFL Cup away game against Walsall, Mads Hermansen will start in goal instead. Stephy Mavididi, who plays in the final third, has scored three goals in his last four games before and during the international break in September.

Our Predictions

 Arsenal to score in both halves @ 1.80 on Sky247.ng

Even if they were humiliated in front of their fans last weekend on the road at the Etihad, Arsenal will be eager to seize this opportunity. Not only have the Gunners not lost a game in any competition since the start of the new season, but they also have a 5-0 record against Saturday's opponents, which should thrill them. They have an impressive 12-3 aggregate win record against Leicester, which includes a 1-0 victory in their most recent match in February 2023.

Elevate your betting experience with SKY247 Nigeria. Join now and discover a thrilling world of sports, live events, and exclusive bonuses. Bet with confidence on your favorite teams and games.