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Arsenal FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sat 11 Dec 2021 · 15:00 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Southampton FCPremier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Anthony Taylor
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Adam Nunn

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec Southampton FC H 3–0 W
06 Dec Everton FC A 1–2 L
02 Dec Manchester United FC A 2–3 L
27 Nov Newcastle United FC H 2–0 W
21 Nov CA Newell's Old Boys H 3–1 W
20 Nov Liverpool FC A 0–4 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec Arsenal FC A 0–3 L
04 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–1 D
01 Dec Leicester City FC H 2–2 D
27 Nov Liverpool FC A 0–4 L
20 Nov Norwich City FC A 1–2 L
05 Nov Aston Villa FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC are looking to make home advantage count against Southampton FC.
  • 3' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gabriel on 3 minutes.
  • 8' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 13' It looks surprising Arsenal FC does not make any changes. Nathan Redmond has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 17' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Bukayo Saka will be fuming at that decision.
  • 21' A stunning finish from Alexandre Lacazette — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 26' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 27' What a moment for Martin Odegaard! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 32' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Bukayo Saka suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Arsenal FC and Southampton FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 42' The 25-year-old Martinelli has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 43' Mohamed Elyounoussi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Armstrong on 43 minute.
  • 48' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 53' Jan Bednarek needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 58' Valentino Livramento has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 62' Gabriel does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 70' The Arsenal FC manager makes a substitution. Gabriel departs to be replaced by Rob Holding.
  • 75' Takehiro Tomiyasu, a Japan , has 23 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. Arsenal FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 81' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Granit Xhaka by Albert Sambi Lokonga on 81 minute.
  • 83' Nicolas Pepe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alexandre Lacazette at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • It finishes all square. Arsenal FC and Southampton FC share the spoils 3-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC63% Draw23% Southampton FC14%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Southampton FC
37%
Arsenal FC or Southampton FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC45% Draw44% Southampton FC11%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 20% 80%
-2 20% 20% 60%
-1.5 40% 60%
-1 40% 25% 36%
-0.5 64% 36%
+0.5 88% 12%
+1 88% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
49%
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
15%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.