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Arsenal FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Fri 21 Apr 2023 · 19:00 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Southampton FCPremier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Nick Greenhalgh
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee Adrian Holmes
  • Referee Mark Scholes
  • Referee Andre Marriner

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Southampton FC H 3–3 D
16 Apr West Ham United FC A 2–2 D
09 Apr Liverpool FC A 2–2 D
01 Apr Leeds United FC H 4–1 W
19 Mar Crystal Palace FC H 4–1 W
16 Mar Sporting Clube de Portugal H 4–6 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Arsenal FC A 3–3 D
15 Apr Crystal Palace FC H 0–2 L
08 Apr Manchester City FC H 1–4 L
02 Apr West Ham United FC A 0–1 L
18 Mar Tottenham Hotspur FC H 3–3 D
15 Mar Brentford FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Emirates Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 1' Carlos Alcaraz doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 6' Southampton FC is showing some good football. However, Southampton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 11' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 14' Theo Walcott is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 19' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' The Brazil Martinelli breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-2!
  • 25' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 27.
  • 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Romain Perraud on 31.
  • 32' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 32.
  • 37' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 40' Duje Caleta-Car gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Jan Bednarek and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 41' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Jan Bednarek by Duje Caleta-Car on 41 minute.
  • 42' Controversy at the stadium! Kyle Walker-Peters argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Oleksandr Zinchenko will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Southampton FCLyanco on, Carlos Alcaraz off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Arsenal FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 57' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Fabio Vieira by Leandro Trossard on 57 minute.
  • 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 66' A stunning finish from Duje Caleta-Car — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 71' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 72' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 72 minute. Oleksandr Zinchenko leaves to be changed by Eddie Nketiah.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Armstrong.
  • 77' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Theo Walcott by Kamal Deen Sulemana on 77 minute.
  • 82' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Reiss Nelson comes on to replace Martinelli.
  • 86' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Romeo Lavia by Ibrahima Diallo on 86 minute.
  • 88' Goal! Martin Odegaard scores his 65 goal in 282 matches.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Bukayo Saka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ibrahima Diallo.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Arsenal FC51% Draw23% Southampton FC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Southampton FC
49%
Arsenal FC or Southampton FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arsenal FC36% Draw41% Southampton FC23%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 13% 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% 72%
-1 28% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% 52%
+0.5 72% 28%
+1 72% 15% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
23%
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
15%

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