Arsenal VS Burnley Match Prediction

In nine matches against one another, Burnley have only one win to Arsenal's seven, and there has been only one draw.  Here are the last five results between the two sides:

Oct 2, 2016: Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
Jan 30, 2016: Arsenal 2-1 Burnley
Apr 11, 2015: Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
Nov 1, 2014: Arsenal 3-0 Burnley
Mar 6, 2010: Arsenal 3-1 Burnley

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Burnley vs Arsenal Prediction

As previous history shows, this is not an easy tie for Arsenal.  Burnley are in very good form at the moment, and they aren't just going to go into the Emirates and be overawed by their surroundings.  Expect another tight match where Giroud ensures the points at the end.  

Correct Score: Arsenal 2-0 Burnley

Burnley vs Arsenal Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 has Arsenal as big favorites as they are at 2/11 odds, the draw is at 6/1 odds, and a Burnley win is at 16/1 odds.

The double chance for a Burnley win or a draw is at 4/1 odds.  

Both teams to score is set at 11/10 for a yes and at 4/6 for a no.  

A wager on a 1-0 win for Arsenal at full time would bring you 16/1 odds.  

Missing Players

Arsene Wenger will be without defenders Per Mertesacker and Mathieu Debuchy as well as midfielder Santi Cazorla and versatile forward Theo Walcott.  Mohamed Elneny is also missing due to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Key Man

Against Burnley, it is crucial that you create as much space as possible.  So, your full backs have to be on their games in order to afford your central players opportunities and to also pin back the quick wing players that Burnley deploys on the counter.  So Nacho Monreal will be a huge key here, both in attack and in defence.  Look for him to have chances to create from crosses and other situations as Burnley prioritize the center of the pitch.

Team Form

Arsenal have four wins and one draw in their last five matches in all competitions.  They most recently thumped Swansea at the Liberty Stadium to the score of 0-4.

Expected Line-up: 4-1-4-1

Missing Players

Sean Dyche will be unable to call upon defender Kevin Long for this match. He also has questions over the fitness of midfielders Scott Arfield, Johann Gudmundsson, and Dean Marney.

Key Man

Burnley are always a threat whenever they have Andre Gray on the pitch.  Back in the early part of the season, he was a menace to Liverpool.  He scored twice, on only two chances, to punish the Reds that day with his pace.  If left unattended, he will hurt you.  His five goals and two assists show he isn't just a solo threat.  Look for him to test the resilience of Wenger's back line with his seemingly unlimited pace.  

Team Form

Burnley have three wins, one loss, and one draw in their last five matches in all competitions.  They most recently played against Sunderland on Tuesday in the FA Cup and won 2-0 at home in the replay.  

Expected Line-up: 4-4-1-1

How will the emotions of Alexis Sanchez affect the outcome of this match? Will they at all? That\'s one of the big questions going into this. The Chilean has let his temper show a couple of times in recent weeks, and that may be leading to a huge dust-up that can cause this team to spiral out of control. Or it could very well drive them forward. This result, one way or the other, may define how their season unfolds.

Burnley\'s great from this season has been accomplished largely on the back of the Turf Moor home form. On their travels, the Clarets have yet to win so far in the league. And they\'ve only mustered one draw as well. It\'ll be very tough to change that record against a very good Arsenal side.