Newcastle vs Arsenal Predictions

• Only six goals have been scored in total in Newcastle’s five Premier League games.
• Arsenal have scored once and conceded once in two away games in the league.
• Under 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in 10 of the last 11 meetings across all competitions.

Goals at a premium at St James’ Park

Newcastle entertain Arsenal in the late Premier League kick off on Sunday but this fixture could be one for the purists rather than an all action affair.

The hosts have scored just three goals across their five games but they have been excellent at the other end. Newcastle have only conceded three goals, and all of those came in a 3-2 defeat to champions Liverpool.

Arsenal are one of just two teams who have conceded fewer goals than Eddie Howe’s side, and this could be a game where defences largely come out on top.

Under 2.5 goals the standout bet

Arsenal appear primed for another title tilt after taking 10 points from their opening five games and they look the more likely winners here, as Newcastle are still looking to find their rhythm in attack after Alexander Isak’s contentious move to Liverpool.

However, the best bet looks to be backing under 2.5 goals given how solid both defences have been. Newcastle have four clean sheets in five Premier League games and the Gunners have kept five in seven games across all competitions, with Liverpool and Man City the only sides who have managed to score against them so far.

Recent meetings between these two sides have also tended to be low scoring and under 2.5 goals has landed in 10 of the last 11 meetings across all competitions. Furthermore, at least one team has kept a clean sheet in 15 of the last 16 head-to-head games.

Arsenal may be able to steal the points

There is a temptation to side with a 0-0 draw but Arsenal may just be able to grind out a 1-0 win in the north east.

The Gunners showed a never say die spirit to fight back and earn a point against City last time out and they have only failed to score in one of their last 17 domestic fixtures, a 1-0 defeat at Anfield in August.

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