Premier League: Arsenal vs Newcastle United - Betting Tips, Odds & Prediction

Arsenal return to the Emirates for the final time this season as they host Newcastle United on Monday morning. 

The Gunners fought for Premier League and Champions League glory late into the season, but now they are set to endure another trophyless season. A win over Newcastle, however, would seal Champions League qualification, while even a draw should be enough barring something extraordinary.

Sitting just below Arsenal on the ladder, Newcastle will look to build on their strong recent form in this fixture to boost their Champions League hopes and possibly mount a late push for a top-two finish.

Read on for our football betting tips on this Premier League clash.

Arsenal 

Arsenal already have their sights set on next season after a campaign undone by injuries and misfortune.

It might seem like a cliche at this point, but Mikel Arteta’s men have fallen short once again after showing promise at home and in Europe. Should they cling to their spot, a semi-final exit in Europe and a second-place league finish is all they’ll take from this season.

With just one win in their last six league outings, Arteta would like to see his team return to winning ways against Newcastle and close out the season on a high. NZ betting sites are labelling them favourites to beat the Magpies. 

Team News: Mikel Merino is ruled out due to suspension, paving the way for Leandro Trossard to spearhead the Arsenal attack.

Predicted Lineup: Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.

Newcastle United

Over the past 21 Premier League games, only Liverpool (47 points) boast a better return than Newcastle’s 46-points haul. While Alexander Isak, with 23 goals this season, has often stolen the spotlight, it’s been a collective effort from the Toon Army that has driven their charge.

Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Nick Pope have all made key contributions this season. Following a commanding 2-0 win over top-five rivals Chelsea, Eddie Howe’s side now shift focus to another London challenger for Champions League football: Arsenal.

Given their strong form, backing Newcastle to get another positive result is an enticing prospect. 

Team News: Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier missed the Chelsea clash through minor injuries, but both remain in contention to return for the trip to London.

Predicted Lineup: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

• Arsenal have lost four of their last five matches against Newcastle United.
• Arsenal have drawn a blank in each of their last four defeats against Newcastle.
• The last five games between these two sides have only produced 11 goals.
• Both teams have scored in only one of the last 10 Arsenal vs Newcastle games. 

Arsenal have seen a remarkable transformation under Mikel Arteta, but Newcastle have been one side the revitalised Gunners have struggled to break. Arsenal won their first five meetings with Newcastle under Arteta, but have managed just two victories in the eight encounters since.

The hosts have lost to Newcastle three times this season and in each case, the North Londoners failed to establish dominance in midfield. Betting apps, however, still consider Arsenal the favourites in this tie. 

Newcastle may have the momentum, but taking three points at the Emirates is no easy feat. Without Mikel Merino, Arsenal could find it difficult to break down a well-organised Newcastle defence. A low-scoring draw looks likely, making the under market a smart bet alongside a punt on the draw.

Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle @ $15.00 

Neither side will be eager to lose ground in this contest. Arteta may well settle for a point, especially with a winnable fixture against Southampton to come in the final week. For Newcastle, a goalless draw would be seen as a solid result. Bet365 is offering odds of $15 on a 0-0 scoreline — a tempting value bet given the circumstances.