Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | EFL Cup 2024-25

Mikel Arteta’s team will look to return to winning ways when they host Bolton on Wednesday night.

Arsenal will be back in action with an EFL Cup clash against the Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners come into this game after a hard-fought and dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester City over the weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side will be keen on making it count in their first EFL cup fixture of the season.

Bolton Wanderers will have an uphill task on their hands during their trip to North London. They have struggled to find their mojo this season and find themselves in the lower half of the Championship table. The Whites found their way into the third round following victories over Shrewsbury Town and Mansfield Town.

Kick Off

Thursday, 26 September, 12:15 AM IST

Location: Emirates Stadium

Form

Arsenal (in all competitions): D-D-W-D-W

Bolton Wanderers (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Players to watch 

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

The England international will be Arsenal’s main man upfront and will want to get back on the scoresheet. Saka’s positioning along with his pace and understanding of the game make him an undisputed starter under Mikel Arteta. The 23-year-old forward has racked up five assists and a goal across all competitions for the Gunners and will look to add to his tally on Thursday.

Dion Charles (Bolton Wanderers)

Charles is the only silver lining for the Bolyon Wanderers this season. The Northern Irish international has really good goalscoring instincts and has found the back of the net four times this season, including a brace in the last game. He can operate really well with both his feet and is a predator inside the box. As a result, Arteta’s team will have to ensure they do not give him too much space to work with.

Match facts

• Arsenal will play Bolton Wanderers for the first time since 2012
• This will be the 134th clash between the two sides
• Arsenal have won just two of their last six cup games 

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers : Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Arsenal win 2-0 margin – 6/1 with BetMGM
• Tip 2: Gabriel Martinelli to score anytime – 13/10 with Bet365
• Tip 3: both teams to score – 8/13 by Betfair

Injury & Team News

Arsenal will miss the services of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Kieran Tierney while Bolton are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 133

Arsenal wins – 58

Bolton Wanderers wins – 39

Draws – 36

Predicted Line-up 

Arsenal (4-4-2)

Raya (GK); Myles, Saliba, Gabriel, Jakub; Saka, Partey, Joginho, Martinelli; Havertz, Jesus

Bolton Wanderers (3-4-2-1)

Baxter (GK); Chris, Santos, Toal; Josh, George, Jay, Schon; Kyle, Aaron; Dion

Prediction

Arsenal will be confident of beating Bolton Wanderers with ease. Despite all the injuries, they have the required quality and firepower in their team and will not shy away from having a go at Bolton in the EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Bolton Wanderers

Telecast

India – Fancode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – Star Times App

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