Dundalk vs Arsenal
10th December 1755hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
Pick Away Win HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/9 odds taken 1545 GMT, Wednesday 9 December
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal make the trip to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this Thursday to take on Irish side Dundalk in their final UEFA Europa League Group B game. The Gunners have had a miserable time in the Premier League of late, though they have a 100% winning record in Europe. Will the Londoners end their group campaign with 18 points from a possible 18? Take a look at the best prices and predictions.
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Dundalk Preview – Tough night at the Aviva for the Lilywhites?
Dundalk have found it tough going in the Europa League this season. Filippo Giovagnoli’s men have taken zero points and have conceded 15 goals. Despite a couple of bright moments here and there, the League of Ireland Premier Division team have been well out of their depth.
Last Thursday, Dundalk suffered their fifth Europa League loss in a row, losing 3-1 to Molde in Norway. Dundalk have managed to score six goals in Group B, though, netting two against the Norwegian side and three in a 4-3 reverse against Rapid Vienna last month.
This will be another stern European test for the Irish outfit. They started well in the reverse matchup at the Emirates Stadium before eventually losing 3-0. Can Dundalk cause the Premier League giants problems in Dublin on Thursday?
Arsenal Preview – Gunners to end with maximum points?
Arsenal have had a miserable time in the Premier League lately, losing six of their last nine. Last weekend’s defeat to rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was their third loss in four league fixtures, with the London side taking just one point from the last 12 on offer.
However, things have been far different in the Europa League, as Mikel Arteta’s men have made light work of Group B. Arsenal have won five out five, scoring a staggering 16 times and shipping just three at the other end. Only Bayer Leverkusen have scored more up until now.
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Last week, Alexandre Lacazette, Pablo Mari, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith-Rowe scored in a convincing 4-1 home win over Vienna. Arteta will be looking for a similar performance and result on Thursday.
Dundalk vs Arsenal Betting Advice
Despite making a slow start, Arsenal eased past Dundalk when the two teams clashed at the Emirates back in October. Nketiah sent them on their way with a goal in the 42nd minute, with Joe Willock doubling their lead shortly after. After the break, Nicolas Pepe fired home a cracker to end the scoring.
Key Facts – Dundalk vs Arsenal Betting Tip
- The game at the Emirates back in October was the first ever meeting between Arsenal and Dundalk
- The Gunners have won five out of five in Group B
- Dundalk have yet to pick up a Europa League point this term
Arsenal have been very easy on the eye in the Europa League this season. They booked their place in the Round of 32 weeks ago, but will they go through with a 100% record? This should be a walk in the park for the English heavyweights, and there is decent value in Unibet’s 4/9 for the away team to be winning at half time and full time.
Eddie Nketiah has impressed in the cup competitions this term, netting two Europa League goals and once in the Carabao Cup. The 21-year-old opened the scoring in the reverse match – Nketiah is priced at 10/3 to score first against Dundalk again.
The best betting odds for Dundalk vs Arsenal
Dundalk to win: 17/1 at Bet365
Draw: 7/1 at Bet365
Arsenal to win: 1/7 at Bet365
