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, 30th October
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.
Betting odds:
| |
Preston North End |
Draw |
Arsenal |
GG/BTS |
Over 2.5 |
Under 2.5 |
| 1XBet |
11.3 |
6.2 |
1.271 |
1.96 |
1.46 |
2.39 |
| 22Bet |
11 |
6.1 |
1.25 |
1.96 |
1.46 |
2.39 |
| SureBet |
10.50 |
6.25 |
1.25 |
1.3 |
1.42 |
2.45 |
| BetWinner |
11 |
6.15 |
1.25 |
1.94 |
1.44 |
2.44 |
| BetBonanza |
12.50 |
6.55 |
1.23 |
2.00 |
1.47 |
2.70 |
| WazoBet |
10 |
6.20 |
1.25 |
1.94 |
1.48 |
2.55 |
Note: These are the odds at the time of publication.