Manuel Chávez
Dailysports's expert
Women's football may not yet rival men's in terms of level and popularity, but it already boasts a dedicated fan base. For betting enthusiasts, these matches also offer opportunities to profit. Here's my prediction for the Tottenham vs Arsenal clash in the Women's Super League.
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Tottenham
The Spurs women's team isn’t highly regarded in football circles. After seven rounds, they’ve collected just seven points and sit seventh in the standings. In their last match, Tottenham couldn’t compete away against league leaders Manchester City, losing 4-0 after conceding twice within the first 15 minutes.
Judging by their performance and results, Tottenham is unlikely to challenge for a top-three finish this season. The aforementioned defeat marked their fourth in five matches, leaving the team entering this crucial London derby in subpar form.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s current campaign is going well, with the team suffering just one defeat in seven games. They are currently fourth in the table, trailing the coveted top three by just one point.
In their last outing, the Gunners demolished fellow contenders Brighton with a dominant 5-0 victory at home, scoring three goals within the first half-hour. Arsenal is also competing in the Champions League, where they crushed Juventus 4-0 on the road this week. The team is second in their group, having earned six points from three matches.
Probable Lineups
- Tottenham: Spencer, Neville, Bueller, Hunt, Bartrip, Morris, Wynneberg, Spence, Summanen, England, Naz.
- Arsenal: Van Domselaar, McCabe, Catley, Williamson, Fox, Walti, Leonardsson-Maanum, Little, Foord, Russo, Mead.
Match Facts
- Tottenham has won two of their three home games this season but lost one.
- Arsenal remains unbeaten away in the league, with seven points from three matches.
Bookmakers’ Odds
- Tottenham to win: 8
- Draw: 4.85
- Arsenal to win: 1.31
Head-to-Head
In the previous season, these London rivals exchanged home wins. They also faced each other in the League Cup, where a 3-3 draw led to Arsenal winning the penalty shootout.
Prediction
In this London derby, Arsenal is the clear favorite. The Gunners are in better form, while Spurs have been struggling. Expect Arsenal to dominate possession and create more chances. However, this match promises goals, so my bet is on a total of over 2.5 goals.
