Zurich vs Arsenal
8th September 1745hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
Pick Away Win HT/FT
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 5/6 odds taken 1205 GMT, Wednesday 7 September
Arsenal start their UEFA Europa League campaign with a trip to Switzerland to take on Zurich. The Gunners have been in red-hot form in the Premier League so far, taking 15 points from six games and sitting top. Can they get their European season underway with three points at Kybunpark in St. Gallen? Keep reading for the latest odds and best tips.
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Zurich Preview – Another defeat for the Swiss champions?
Zurich booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after winning the 2021-22 Swiss Super League. However, they lost to Qarabag at the first hurdle and were demoted to the Europa League qualifiers.
Zurich impressed in Europa League qualifying, seeing off NIFL Premiership champions Linfield before beating Scottish Premiership team Hearts to secure their spot in the group stage.
Zurich have made a dreadful start to their title defence in Switzerland, failing to win any of their first seven games. Franco Foda’s side are joint bottom after drawing two and losing five of their opening seven. Their last two at home have ended in defeats.
Zurich would love to get the better of the Premier League leaders on Thursday, but Foda’s men are the massive underdogs with William Hill at 9/1.
Arsenal Preview – Gunners to ease to victory in Switzerland?
Arsenal missed out on Champions League qualification in devastating fashion last term, with rivals Tottenham Hotspur pipping them to the post on the final day. Finishing in the top four will be the ultimate goal this season.
Arsenal have made a sensational start to their 2022-23 Premier League campaign. Mikel Arteta’s men won their opening five matches, seeing off Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Bournemouth, Fulham and Aston Villa. However, they were beaten by rivals Manchester United last time out.
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After the disappointing loss at Old Trafford, Arsenal will be looking to get back to winning ways before Sunday’s home fixture with Everton. The Londoners are the clear favourites to get the points in St. Gallen.
Zurich vs Arsenal Betting Advice
This will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs, so Zurich will certainly enjoy the occasion. Arsenal are heavily fancied, but can the home side put their poor league form to one side and cause a big upset at Kybunpark?
Key Facts – Zurich vs Arsenal Betting Tip
- Zurich have failed to win a league game this term
- Arsenal are top of the Premier League on 15 points
- This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides
Zurich are struggling right now, and Arsenal should take full advantage and return to the Emirates Stadium with three European points in the bag. Our money is going on the away team to be winning at half time and full time.
Arsenal have kept two clean sheets this season, keeping out Palace and Bournemouth in away wins. Back the Gunners to win to nil in Switzerland this Thursday.
The best betting odds for Zurich vs Arsenal
Zurich to win: 3/10 at Bet365
Draw: 5/1 at Bet365
Arsenal to win: 15/2 at Bet365
