Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction and betting tips on February 24, 2024
The pivotal match of the 26th round of the English Premier League will take place in London, where the local Arsenal will face Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium. What can we expect from this encounter? Here's the Prediction for the match from Dailysports experts.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta's side approaches the match with the Magpies after a challenging trip to Portugal. In the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against Porto, the Gunners suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat, conceding the sole goal in the fourth minute of added time. Such defeats always dent the confidence and psyche of players, especially a team that had been in excellent form in the league. Last weekend, Arsenal convincingly defeated Burnley away, scoring five unanswered goals. This victory marked the fifth consecutive win for Arteta's men in the Premier League. Currently, the Gunners occupy the third position in the league table, trailing Liverpool by five points but having a game in hand against the Magpies.
Newcastle
Last season, alongside Arsenal, the Magpies were the surprise package of the Premier League. This duo returned to the Champions League after a long absence, but while Arsenal won their group, Newcastle finished bottom. The main reason for the Magpies' misfortunes lies in their thin squad, as injuries mounted rapidly when the workload increased. It was only in February, when Newcastle exited all competitions except the FA Cup, that Eddie Howe's team began to find stability in results. Last weekend, the black-and-whites salvaged a draw at home against Bournemouth in the dying minutes of the game. This extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four matches, with two wins in this period. Currently, the Magpies sit in eighth place in the league table, but dreaming of a repeat of last year's performance seems unlikely. Newcastle is trailing the top four by 12 points.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first leg, Newcastle defeated the Gunners 1-0.
- In the last eleven encounters between these teams, the "Both Teams to Score" bet did not come through.
Arsenal vs Newcastle Prediction
Arsenal is in fine form and is expected to secure three points in this match. Our bet is "Arsenal to win with a handicap (-1.0)" with odds of 1.60. Alternatively, one could take the risk and opt for "Both Teams to Score - No" with fantastic odds of 2.17.
