Fulham vs Arsenal betting preview: Odds and predictions
LEAGUE leaders Arsenal have been able to grind out victories from some tough positions in recent weeks but will a trip to an impressive Fulham prove their undoing?
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Fulham vs Arsenal betting preview
After a three-game winless streak, which included a defeat to title rivals Manchester City, Arsenal have responded well, winning four on the bounce.
Yet this has not been the dominant Gunners we saw earlier in the campaign.
Too often of late, at least for their liking, Arsenal have lost control of games.
They could easily have been beaten at Aston Villa, where they eventually won thanks to two injury-time goals, while last weekend Bournemouth led 2-0 at the Emirates only for the hosts to again conjure up a late, late winner.
Of course, that never-say-die attitude and ability to fight back is to be lauded and is arguably a key ingredient for any title-winning campaign, but it’s also fair to say that if you keep falling into such positions, you won’t always be able to dig yourself out of the hole.
With illness in the camp this week and European football now back, Arsenal face another challenge and Fulham, enjoying an excellent season on their return to the top flight, certainly have the ability to make things awkward at Craven Cottage.
They certainly did in the reverse fixture in August, one they led 1-0 through Aleksandar Mitrovic but ultimately lost to an 86th-minute goal.
That narrow loss is mirrored in Fulham’s other games against the league’s best teams – six times they’ve lost by a single goal to side currently in the top six.
In short, expect Arsenal to have to work hard – again – if they are to continue their winning run.
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Fulham vs Arsenal key stats
- Martin Odegaard missed Thursday’s Europa League draw with Sporting Lisbon due to illness, which will be a concern for potential Arsenal backers, although Joao Palhinha (suspended) will also be absent from the Fulham midfield.
- Eddie Nketiah also missed Thursday’s game in Portugal, leaving Arsenal short of recognised strikers, albeit Gabriel Jesus could make the bench having recently returned to training after several months out.
- With 10 wins and a draw from 13 games on the road, Arsenal boast the best away record in the Premier League.
- Seventh-placed Fulham have won just a single point in the eight games they have played against the teams who currently sit above them in the table.
- Fulham’s Manor Solomon has scored in his last five games in all competitions.
Fulham vs Arsenal best bets
Arsenal to win by one goal
Six of eight games Fulham have played against the current top six have been lost by a single goal, while one has been drawn. The other saw them go down to 10 men after just eight minutes.
Essentially, this isn’t a team which goes away easily.
Arsenal have made hard work of beating sides in recent weeks but they have been able to battle through and a good record against the Cottagers (seven wins in the last nine) will give them a bit of a mental edge.
A repeat of one-goal victories over both Leicester and Bournemouth in the past couple of weeks is at 12/5 and very much worth considering.
Andreas Pereira 2+ shots
In the props markets, Pereira looks a big price to have at least two shots.
The former Manchester United man has proved to be a fine signing for Fulham, with Marco Silva having pushed him into a more attacking role than was usually seen in his Old Trafford days.
That position has resulted in plenty of shooting opportunities – only Aleksandar Mitrovic has had more shots in this Fulham squad this season. Being on free-kicks certainly helps.
Most recently, Pereira has landed this bet in six of his last eight games and while Arsenal’s defence is one of the better ones in terms of preventing shots, 2/1 about Pereira having two more shots in this match looks good.
Manor Solomon to score at any time
Solomon is in red-hot scoring form having netted in each of his last five games.
While the first three of those came as a substitute, the Israeli has started the last two and 9/2 about him extending that run simply looks too big.
Arsenal shipped two goals at Villa recently and also last weekend at home to Bournemouth and they haven’t been as watertight on their travels as they were before the World Cup break.
How to watch Fulham vs Arsenal
- Location: Craven Cottage Stadium
- Time: Sunday March 12, 1400 GMT
- Where to watch: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
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