​UEFA Europa League -- Arsenal vs FC Zurich Game Preview

 

Analysis:

Aiming to clinch first place in Group A when FC Zurich visit the Emirates, Arsenal will try to make up for a missed opportunity to complete Europa League qualifying for the last-16.

 

Arsenal

Despite losing 2-0 to PSV Eindhoven last week, the Gunners still in top place in the division. Going into the last matchday, there are two points between them. The Emirates fortress should serve the Gunners well after winning each of their previous 11 competitive home games. Arsenal also have won all five of their recent matches in Europe played at the Emirates Stadium, losing only one of their previous 19 such contests.

 

FC Zurich

 

Zurich still have something to play for after defeating their Scandinavian opponents 2-1 on the penultimate matchday. Had Zurich lost against Bodo/Glimt, they would have finished fourth before the last matchday. The worst defensive record in the whole competition, with a total of 15 goals allowed in their five group-stage games.

 

Prediction

The Gunners are in excellent shape and have already declared themselves as one of the leading candidates for the crown. They will be driven to provide a fantastic victory since they are also vying for the Europa. It looks like Arsenal will score a significant victory.

 

 

Pick: Arsenal -2

 

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​UEFA Europa League -- HJK Helsinki vs AS Roma Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Roma are now in last position in Group C, will travel to Finland to play host to last-placed HJK Helsinki.

 

HJK Helsinki

HJK are unimpressed with the most recent form. They have gone winless in their past three league games. They are now in last place in Group C and have a goal-scoring offense, but it has only produced one goal all year. Their prospects of winning will be hampered by their weak attacking line.

 

AS Roma

Roma lost 1-0 to the currentItalian toppers Napoli.. Roma hasn't had any trouble finding the back of the net, scoring in all but one of their past five games—a meeting against Napoli. This game is anticipated to give Roma the points they ought to guarantee themselves a berth in Group C.

 

Prediction

Roma are unlikely to go all the way because of issues in the team and the following away game against Verona, where points cannot be lost. HJK may focus on the current encounter and offer their best effort.

 

 

Total: HJK Helsinki +1.5

​UEFA Europa League -- Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven Game Preview

 

 

Analysis:

In their postponed match against Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven on Thursday night, Arsenal will continue their European responsibilities with only a point needed to guarantee a top-two finish in the Europa League.

 

Arsenal

Arsenal currently in first place not only in the Premier League standings, but also in the Europa League standings after racking up nine points from three games. This puts them two points ahead of  Eindhoven and five points ahead of Bodo/Glimt, whom they also defeated 1-0 last week. Arteta's man has won seven straight games in all competitions and nine straight at home with two goals on each occasion.

 

PSV Eindhoven

PSV continued to play at a high level and destroyed Utrecht 6-1 in the Eredivisie to maintain their lead over defending champions Ajax and make it four straight victories across all competitions. A win on Thursday would put them six points ahead of Bodo/Glimt.

 

Prediction

The teams are on the verge of moving on to the next round, and both coaches like aggressive play. This game should have a lot of goals. The visitors have suffered some significant losses; Arsenal is performing somewhat better in this regard.

 

 

Pick: Over 2.5/3 Goals