These north London rivals will renew hostilities at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur best bets
- Tottenham Hotspur or draw – 2/1 with Casumo
- Under 3.5 goals – 4/6 with Casumo
- Dominic Solanke to score any time – 3/1 with Betfred
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Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both had to play for longer than they would have liked at the weekend.
Somewhat embarrassingly given they were facing National League opposition, Spurs failed to make a breakthrough in the first 90 minutes of their FA Cup third-round tie against Tamworth.
They did score three times in extra time, but it was hardly the convincing demolition that Ange Postecoglou must have wanted to see.
Arsenal’s match lasted even longer. A 1-1 draw with Manchester United after extra time gave way to a penalty shoot-out, which was won 5-3 by the Red Devils.
That was a huge blow to Mikel Arteta’s men, who missed an abundance of chances against opponents that were reduced to 10 men on the hour mark.
Arsenal have had a poor start to 2025. They beat Brentford on New Year’s Day, but a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion the weekend before last was a disappointing result in the Premier League.
They then lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final, before another setback at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
If they are not careful, Arsenal will have nothing left to play for domestically this time next month. Newcastle are strong favourites to advance to the EFL Cup final at the Gunners’ expense, while Arteta’s team are also outsiders in the Premier League title race.
The gap between Arsenal and leaders Liverpool is six points going into the midweek round of fixtures, although the Reds have a game in hand. Arsenal have very little margin for error.
There was more bad news at the weekend, as Gabriel Jesus joined a list of attacking absentees that already included Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal will not be at full strength on Wednesday.
Neither will Tottenham, who will be without the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
With both teams in mediocre form and missing key players, there is more dread than excitement from the two sets of supporters. A win on derby day would be the perfect tonic.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur betting tips
Arsenal entertain Tottenham Hotspur in the second north London derby of the 2024/25 season.
Tottenham Hotspur or draw
Arsenal scored just one goal in their recent cup ties against Newcastle and Manchester United, but the conversion of chances was a much bigger problem than the creation of them.
However, there is little point in fashioning opportunities if you continually spurn them. Without Bukayo Saka, Arsenal lack a killer instinct up top.
Kai Havertz has not played well for some time now. The jury is out on Gabriel Martinelli. Leandro Trossard often flatters to deceive when he starts games.
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To be clear, Tottenham have issues of their own. But for all their faults, they are always a threat going forward.
William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have not been as imperious as usual of late. Tottenham can get something from their latest trip to the Emirates Stadium.
Back Tottenham Hotspur or a draw at 2/1 with Casumo
Under 3.5 goals
North London derbies are almost invariably entertaining affairs, but this could be a cagier encounter. Remember, Arsenal only narrowly won 1-0 in the first game between these sides this season.
The Gunners have struggled to break down low blocks in recent outings, but they will not face that sort of defence on Wednesday.
Postecoglou’s Tottenham continue to adopt a proactive, attack-minded approach with relatively little regard for the defensive side of the game.
Yet there will be a sense of anxiety at the Emirates given results in the last few days. The crowd will get nervous unless Arsenal make a blistering start and that could play into Spurs’ hands.
This might not be as high-scoring a fixture as many seem to expect. Three goals or fewer is a distinct possibility.
Tip under 3.5 goals at 4/6 with Casumo
Dominic Solanke to score any time
Dominic Solanke caused the aforementioned Saliba and Gabriel problems when Arsenal beat Tottenham in September.
He has the physicality to disrupt the centre-back duo, while his ability to hold up the ball and bring his team-mates into the game will be integral to Tottenham’s game plan on Wednesday.
For all that Solanke is having a good season, the former Bournemouth striker will be keen to increase his goals-per-game ratio.
Solanke has made the net bulge seven times in 17 top-flight appearances since moving to north London. That is a decent return, albeit one which the England international can improve.
Nothing would further endear him to the Spurs fan base more than a decisive goal against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Select Dominic Solanke to score any time at 3/1 with Betfred
How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Location: Emirates Stadium, London, England.
- Date and time: Wednesday 15th January, 8pm.
- How to watch: TNT Sports 1.
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