Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur – Match Preview and Betting Tip

Betting Tips | Article posted on August 28th, 2025

The North London derby comes at an interesting juncture for both of these clubs, with Arsene Wenger under big pressure to spend money – which he, indeed, may have done by the time this fixture takes place – and Tottenham likely to have completed their own massive transfer by the time the game kicks off, with Gareth Bale expected to have completed a move to Real Madrid. Thus, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that Tottenham could be very much weaker by the time this match begins, while Arsenal could be significantly stronger. On the other hand, Spurs look to have invested the Bale money that they anticipate receiving well, and this will be the first real test of this new look Spurs line-up.

Winner

The bookmakers have Arsenal as significant favourites for this fixture, and the Gunners will certainly find themselves under some early pressure should they fail to win this one, having already lost at home once in the Premier League. However, the Gunners have picked up three useful wins since then, and seem to be back on track, and with a more than decent team to put out on the park, regardless of any big signings that may be made. Tottenham have begun the season with two wins, but haven’t looked entirely convincing in either of those matches, and are likely to miss both the goal threat and creativity of Bale, particularly in fixtures against the league’s top teams. Arsenal have pulled off some excellent home wins against Tottenham in the recent past, and I expect them to pick up another one here. You can back an Arsenal win at 21/20 with numerous bookmakers, including William Hill.

Correct Score

Tottenham have an in-form striker in the shape of Roberto Soldado, but both of his Premier League goals have come from the penalty spot. Nevertheless, the Arsenal defence can look shaky at times when put under pressure, and I expect the away side to score in this match. But Arsenal often raise their game for Spurs, and I think they’ll come out on top fairly comfortably in this one, so my tip for this market is for the final scoreline of Arsenal 3 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur. This can be backed at best odds of 16-1 with BetVictor.

Under / Over 2.5 Goals

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In accordance with my tip for the previous market, I am backing the over 2.5 goals bet in this market. This is available at best odds of 8/11 with BetVictor.

Winning Margin

Arsenal to win by two goals can be backed at best odds of 11/2 with BetVictor.

First Goalscorer

There are many good options for this market, but with Lukas Podolski having picked up what looked to be a hamstring injury in mid-week, Santi Cazorla may start further forward. This would make his odds of 19/2 with BetVictor to be the first scorer to look generous, so he is my tip for this market.

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