Preston North End vs Arsenal Predictions

The Gunners are a much stronger side than Preston, and the home team is expected to sit deep and rely on counter-attacks. However, Arsenal should come out on top with a win and over 1.5 goals in the game.

Match info: EFL Cup 

Venue: Deepdale 

Date: Wednesday, 30^th October 2024

Time: 8:45 pm Nigerian time 

Two teams coming off weekend draws will face off as Preston North End takes on Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Round of 16. Preston enters the match following a 3-3 draw in the Championship, while Arsenal is coming off a thrilling 4-4 stalemate against Liverpool at Anfield.

Head-to-head:

• Preston North End have won 26 of their 81 meetings between the two clubs.
• Arsenal have recorded 36 victories 
• The remaining 19 clashes ended in draws.
• The last time they met was in 2017, with Arsenal coming from a goal down to win 2-1.

Form:

• Preston North End in all competitions: W-D-W-D-D
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-L-W-D

Team News:

• Preston North End will have a full squad available except for Milutin Osmajic, who is suspended.
• For Arsenal, Martin Odegaard, Kieran Tierney, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all ruled out of the match due to injuries.
  
  

Player(s) to watch:

• Ali McCann has a high work rate stamina and controlled aggression, which helps him excel in his defensive capabilities in the midfield 
• Gabriel Jesus 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. 

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