Arsenal vs Brighton prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2023-05-13 15:30.
Arsenal’s gutsy 2-0 win over Newcastle saw them pass what may be their sternest remaining test this season to keep the pressure on Premier League (PL) leaders Manchester City. Despite passing the 80-point mark, they’re playing catch-up so all they can do is keep winning and hope their rivals slip up. “It is three games to go and we’re still there,” warned manager Mikel Arteta.
Their penultimate home fixture sees them take on Brighton & Hove Albion, who actually won the last two H2Hs here, so the Gunners should be expecting another challenge as they look to extend their six-game unbeaten PL run at the Emirates (W5, D1). All of those fixtures saw Arteta’s side score at least three goals, but they’ve never managed that against Brighton in the PL here (W2, D1, L2)!
That might encourage the visitors, who’ll be smarting after Monday’s shock 5-1 defeat to Everton which put a dent in their European qualification ambitions. With games in hand over those around them, Roberto De Zerbi’s side is still handily placed even if he believes they must “improve very fast” to achieve their aim of finishing in the top six.
With three challenging league away games to finish the season – trips to Newcastle and Aston Villa follow – it’s make or break time for the Seagulls who should pose a threat having scored in each of their last 11 PL road fixtures (W5, D3, L3) although it’s worth noting their mixed league record in the capital this term (W2, D1, L3).
Players to watch: After opening the scoring in both of Arsenal’s last two fixtures, Martin Ødegaard hit the 15-goal mark this PL season – five of the last six of those came before the break. Alex Mac Allister may be more likely to strike after half-time as he’s netted after the 75th minute in both of Brighton’s last two outings.
Hot stat: Ahead of the round, no team had conceded more own goals in the PL this term than Brighton (five).