Leeds vs Arsenal prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2022-10-15 13:00.
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch insists his side are “going to improve” as they look to end a five-game streak without victory (D2, L3). That winless run, Leeds’ joint worst since the American took charge in February, has seen them slip down the Premier League (PL) table after an initially positive start to the campaign, and they finished matchday nine just three points above the relegation zone following a 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace last weekend.
The Whites could be buoyed by a return to Elland Road however, where they have picked up eight of their nine PL points in 2022/23. Particularly because their defensive record of just two home goals conceded this campaign is the best in the top flight, while they are unbeaten in their last six matches at home across all competitions (W3, D3).
They’ll have their work cut out to extend that strong home form this time around though, as PL leaders Arsenal visit Elland Road, a ground where they’ve picked up a hat-trick of 4-1 victories during a five-game unbeaten streak that runs since 2000 (W3, D2)! To make matters worse for Leeds, the ominous Gunners, who’ve lost just one league game all season (W8) arrive off the back of a momentum-boosting 3-2 victory over Liverpool in their last PL outing, while their away form (W3, L1) is currently the best in the division.
However manager Mikel Arteta may have a few concerns about the fitness of his squad after insisting he only had “16 players available” for their 1-0 UEFA Europa League (UEL) win over Bodø/Glimt on Thursday, meaning PL regulars Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard were forced to start. Arteta's troops will likely feel confident regardless, as they’re unbeaten in their last six PL fixtures played directly after a UEL match (W5, D1).
Key battle: Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier has lost more games against Arsenal than any other opponent (D1, L5), whilst conceding 13 goals in the process. He’ll be looking to thwart Gabriel Martinelli, whose four league goals this season have all been the first or last in the match.
Hot streak: Three points in this game will signal Arsenal’s seventh victory in a row in all competitions, their longest winning run since October 2018 (ten).