Ahead of their festive Premier League clash on Thursday, check out our predictions and betting tips for Arsenal vs West Ham.
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Arsenal vs West Ham Preview & Prediction
Mikel Arteta’s side spent Christmas atop the Premier League table after a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. The Anfield clash determined the ‘winter champions,’ as Aston Villa failed to maintain their home winning streak.
Despite Arsenal’s quickest-ever goal at Anfield by Gabriel Magalhaes, Mohamed Salah’s goal levelled the score. Arsenal retained the top spot, but caution is advised as they haven’t won the league in seasons they led on December 25.
West Ham’s 2-0 win against Manchester United marked their fifth victory in seven games, with their only loss being a 5-0 defeat to Fulham.
David Moyes’ side are sixth in the table but could drop depending on Manchester United’s result on Boxing Day against Aston Villa.
West Ham won the last encounter between the two sides with a 3-1 win in the EFL Cup, but lost 3-1 on Boxing Day 2022 – a game attended by Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
Arsenal vs West Ham Betting Tips
- Arsenal to win @ 7/20
- Gabriel Jesus first goalscorer @ 18/5
- Combined Bet Builder Odds @ 4/1
Arsenal vs West Ham Betting Tip 1: Arsenal to win @ 7/20
The Gunners will be mightily keen to maintain their position at the top. They haven’t lost to West Ham at the Emirates Stadium since 2015.
West Ham are a resilient team that can challenge Arteta’s side, but their inability to secure a clean sheet in top-flight away matches since April doesn’t bode well. This should prove decisive in North London.
Arsenal vs West Ham Betting Tip 2: Gabriel Jesus first goalscorer @ 18/5
Arsenal will be without Kai Havertz for this match, with the German being suspended for yellow card accumulation, so there is more responsibility on Gabriel Jesus to provide the attacking threat for the hosts.
The Brazilian only has three Premier League goals to his name this season but will be looking to build on the opening goal he scored in the home win over Brighton.
Arsenal vs West Ham Betting Odds
- Match Odds: Arsenal: 7/20 | Draw: 19/4 | West Ham: 8/1
- Total Goals: Over 2.5: 13/25| Under 2.5: 6/4
- Both Teams To Score: Yes: 17/20 | No: 10/11
Arsenal vs West Ham Team News
Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Trossard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Ogbonna, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen
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