Arsenal vs Blackpool Predictions

Arsenal’s epic winning streak was finally brought to an end at the weekend as the out of form Crystal Palace managed to claim a point at Selhurst Park. Luka Milivojevic’s penalty double either side of Arsenal’s quickfire brace of goals was enough to square the game on Sunday, and Crystal Palace became the first side to take points from Arsenal since gameweek 2 in the Premier League.

The Gunners’ excellent form hasn’t been limited to the league campaign though. After losing their opening 2 games of the season they have won 11 and drawn 1 of their 12 competitive games, and with every week that passes the confidence in Unai Emery grows ever stronger.

It’s undoubtedly their attacking flair that is bringing them this success, as you might guess from them conceding 2 goals against a Palace side struggling to find the net. They have netted 35 goals in their 14 matches in all competitions this season, and it’s a good job they have too, considering some of their defensive failings.

The Gunners have only kept 4 clean sheets in this period, and have conceded a worrying 16 goals in total. The Emirates faithful may be slightly concerned about this, but it certainly makes for some entertaining football for the neutrals. Their games have averaged 3.64 goals per game so far, and 8 of them have seen 4 or more goals scored.

This won’t come as good news to Blackpool, who are coming into this clash having suffered a disappointing defeat on Saturday. 2 early goals from Fleetwood put the League 1 outfit on the back foot instantly, and while they did make a concerted effort to get back into the game, it wasn’t enough in the end, with The Seasiders being resigned to a 3-2 defeat.

Blackpool have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 competitive games, and 3 of them have seen at least 4 goals scored in total. Away from home this rises to 3 of their last 4 games, with 8 goals being conceded during that time.

This has the makings of a goal-fest looking at both teams’ rather fragile back lines. 4 of Arsenal’s 7 home games this season have seen at least 4 goals scored, so we like the look of Arsenal to Win and Over 3.5 goals along with a 4-1 correct score predictions.