Preston North End vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Gunners will look to win their fixture against the Lilywhites

Preston North End will lock horns against Arsenal in the Round of 16 of the Carabao Cup. Preston North End will play in this match coming off the back of a 3-3 Championship-tied result against Plymouth Argyle. Overall they are decent a side, who are currently sitting at the 16th position with 14 points. Out of 12 matches in the second division, they have only won three fixtures. Despite being the home team they are not the favourites to win this upcoming fixture. They will have to be compact at the back and will have to make things difficult for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta’s men will look to move into the next round of EFL Cup after beating Preston. But the home team will be no pushover and the Gunners will have to be at their best to get a good result. Currently, the Gunners are placed at third in the points table with 18 points in the Premier League. Arsenal are playing good attacking football and are the favourites against Preston. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

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— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) October 24, 2024

Kick-off:

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 at 08:45 PM UK

Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 at 01:15 AM IST

Location: Deepdale

Form

Preston North End (in all competitions): D-D-W-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Ali McCann (Preston North End)

The first thing to notice in McCann is his high energy, work rate stamina and his controlled aggression. he certainly excels in terms of his defensive capabilities in midfield but playing him in the pivot position helps the team to have stability. McCann supports his teammates in attack as well as in defence. His positioning is always good and his vision to find a free player makes him a really good midfielder. Against Arsenal, he will face a tough challenge when he comes up against top-quality players.

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 25, 2024

Jesus is a right-footed attacking player who can play at various positions on the field. His lightning-quick reactions, and ability to twist and manipulate his body to face the goal when reacting to loose balls make him special. He particularly is effective when finishing the first time inside the area, and often disguises his finishes to beat the goalkeeper. Jesus likes to threaten the space behind an opposition back line. From wide on the flank, he targets the gap between the full-back and centre-back.

Match Facts

• The winner of the last meeting was Arsenal FC
• Preston North End score 1.33 goals when playing at home and Arsenal score 1.72 goals when playing away (on average).
• When Preston North End leads 1-0 at home, they win 78% of their matches.

Preston North End vs Arsenal: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Arsenal to win this fixture – 1/5 by SkyBet
• Tip 2 – Kai Havertz to score anytime
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Milutin Osmajic is suspended for the home team and will not participate in this fixture. All players are fit and will be available for Preston North End.

Martin Odegaard, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu were ruled out of this match due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 81

Preston North End: 26

Arsenal FC: 36

Draws: 19

Predicted Lineups

Preston North End Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Woodman(GK); Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Hayden, Jensen, Whiteman, McCann, Brady; Greenwood, Jakobsen

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Neto (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Skelly; Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard; Jesus

Match Prediction for Preston North End vs Arsenal

The Gunners are a much better side than Preston. This is a knockout fixture and surely the home team will make things difficult for Arsenal. Fans can expect Preston to sit in a low black and attack on the counter. On the other hand, Arteta will look to experiment with his lineup, but most probably the Gunners will win this fixture.

Prediction: Preston North End 0-3 Arsenal

Telecast for Preston North End vs Arsenal

India: Fancode

UK: Sky Sports

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: Star Times App

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