Arsenal v Norwich City – Match Preview and Betting Tip
Arsenal’s excellent start to the season has coincided with the signing of Mesut Ozil, the German having given a huge boost to everyone at the Emirates. It will be a worry for Arsene Wenger therefore that Ozil may be missing from this fixture, having picked up a minor knock on German international duty. Nonetheless, this is a match that Arsenal will be expected to win, regardless of whether Ozil is part of their team or not, and the absence of the German, should it occur, may give Wenger a useful opportunity to shuffle his pack.
Winner
Norwich have really struggled in the last few weeks, and the Canaries have slumped into the bottom three. Thus, they would hardly welcome a trip to the league leaders. On the other hand, they may reflect that at least this match comes with no pressure of expectation, and football is replete with examples of upsets occurring in the least likely circumstances imaginable.
Nonetheless, I wouldn’t bet against the Gunners in this one, I feel they will have far too much attacking class for Norwich to deal with, and my tip for this market is a home win. Best odds available are 3/10 with PaddyPower.
Correct Score
Arsenal might have one eye on their mid-week Champions League tie against Borussia Dotrmund, surely one of the most attractive features we will see in European football this season, while Norwich may put up a blanket defence in search of a much needed point. This could lead to a lower scoring game that many expect, and I can actually see this being a potentially frustrating afternoon for Arsenal if Ozil doesn’t start. They’ll achieve a comfortable win in the end though; I think Arsenal will run out 2-0 winners. Best odds available 13/2 with BetVictor.
Under / Over 2.5 Goals
The under 2.5 goals bet can be backed at 13/10 with Bet365.
Winning Margin
A two goal win for Arsenal can be backed at best odds of 13/2 with BetVictor.
First Goalscorer
Lots of potential Arsenal scorers here, and to some extent betting in this market will be dictated by Arsene Wenger’s selection given that he may rest players ahead of their Champions League fixture. Difficult to find value in this market, so the 11/1 offered on Tomas Rosicky, who may start, is good value.
