Following a whole week of rest, rivals Arsenal and Newcastle will face off in the English Premier League at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday, May 18th, with both teams still having a lot to play for as the 2024/25 season winds down. Africa Foot expert Allan Damba looks into the upcoming clash and provides his prediction of the outcome.
Arsenal vs Newcastle Match Preview
The Gunners head into the match second on the table, having accumulated 68 points, 15 behind leaders Liverpool, who have already been crowned champions of the campaign. However, they’ll want to stamp authority over the second spot, with Newcastle right on their backs.
Newcastle want to assume second on the log as they currently occupy third with 66 points accumulated after 36 matches. With two games left, they’ll fancy their chances of being runners-up and, most importantly, securing a spot in the Champions League next season.
Arsenal Recent Form Analysis
It has been dismal in terms of results for Arsenal in the last five games across all competitions, with Mikel Arteta’s team failing to win a single game, recording three defeats and two draws. In that spell, they have scored six goals and conceded a huge nine.
- Last Five Games: 2 draws, 3 losses
- Latest Results: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
Newcastle Recent Form Analysis
Newcastle have tasted defeat on just one occasion in the last five games across all competitions, drawing once and winning three. In that period, the Magpies have scored 12 goals and conceded five.
- Last Five Games: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- Latest Results: Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea
Arsenal vs Newcastle Head To Head (Last Five Games)
- Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal
- Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
- Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
Our Prediction For Arsenal vs Newcastle
Newcastle have won three against Arsenal already this season, with the Gunners yet to respond. However, Arsenal will want to leave it all on the pitch in the final home game of the season. It’s set to be highly competitive.
Punters should stake on Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.62 on 1xbet. They can also bet on Over 1.5 with odds of 1.21 on 1xbet.
Player To Watch
Thomas Partey: While his contract situation has yet to be sorted, Ghanaian midfielder Partey continues to shine for Arsenal. He has already made it to half a century in terms of appearances this season, and will want to mark his 51st game with a proper show against Newcastle.
Arsenal vs Newcastle Prediction Best Odds and Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
- Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.62 on 1xbet.
- Over 1.5 with odds of 1.21 on 1xbet.
