Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium sees Arsenal and Newcastle United battle for a top-two finish and a guaranteed place in next season’s Champions League. With both sides possessing high-quality attacking options and defensive vulnerabilities — particularly in recent form — this match presents strong value for Both Teams to Score.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United – Decisive Fight for Second Place in Premier League – Game Preview, Key Stats, Betting Predictions.
Arsenal’s Wobbly Defensive Form and Home Trends:
Arsenal enter this fixture winless in five across all competitions and haven’t won any of their last four games at the Emirates. Their defensive solidity has waned, conceding 9 goals in their last 5 games, including home matches against Bournemouth (1-2) and Crystal Palace (2-2).
Despite their past dominance over Newcastle at home (unbeaten in 12 straight Premier League home H2Hs), they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches — a major contrast to their form earlier this season.
Arteta’s side still maintain a potent attack with Saka, Martinelli, and possibly Havertz or Trossard returning from injury. The Gunners have also led at half-time in 13 of their 18 home matches, indicating early offensive effectiveness — but lapses in control often open up the game later.
Newcastle’s Scoring Consistency and Road Struggles:
Newcastle are in terrific attacking form, having scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 win over Chelsea last weekend. Players like Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Bruno Guimaraes are peaking at the right time, and the Magpies have scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 7 games.
However, their away form remains patchy — only 2 wins in their last 6 road trips, and they’ve conceded 11 goals in those outings. Despite this, they’ve still managed to find the net in all 6 of those away fixtures.
Significantly, Newcastle have already beaten Arsenal three times this season (twice in the EFL Cup semi-finals and once in the league), and will be confident of scoring at the Emirates even if the win proves elusive.
Key Stats Supporting BTTS:
- Arsenal have conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches in all competitions.
- Newcastle have scored in 11 straight matches, including 8 of their last 9 away games.
- Arsenal have failed to score only once at home in the league all season.
- BTTS has landed in 3 of Arsenal’s last 4 home games, and 4 of Newcastle’s last 5 overall.
Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Newcastle United Clash:
- Bukayo Saka remains Arsenal’s main goal and assist threat and is crucial in home performances.
- Jacob Murphy has contributed 12 assists this season and played a key role in both League Cup goals vs Arsenal.
- Alexander Isak leads Newcastle’s scoring charts and thrives in open, transitional games.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United Match Preview Conclusion:
With both teams pushing for Champions League qualification and showing defensive fragility in recent weeks, this high-stakes fixture is expected to be competitive and open. Given Newcastle’s current scoring run and Arsenal’s consistent attacking output at home, goals at both ends look highly likely.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score
