Event Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
Odds via 20Bet
| Odds via 20bet | |
| Arsenal vs Monaco | Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 3:00 PM ET |
| Arsenal Odds | -333 |
| Monaco Odds | +900 |
| Draw | +430 |
| Over\Under 2.5 | -152/+121 |
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are in a strong position to successfully qualify for the next round of the Champions League. The Gunners sit seventh in the league phase standings after winning three of their five matches.
Arsenal boast one of the best defences in the competition, allowing just two goals. Arteta will be sweating on Gabriel’s fitness this week, while Ben White will remain absent until 2025. Scoring goals from open play has proven troublesome for the Gunners this season, netting just 19 from an xG of 20.56.
A point in West London.
A selection of images from our draw at Fulham 👉 https://t.co/LIdczDEMBg pic.twitter.com/ck7GkWd4Wn
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 9, 2024
This Arsenal side have a trait of scoring goals from corners, with seven goals from an xG of 11.42. Despite being without key defenders, the Gunners have remained solid defensively, allowing just nine goals from open play from an xGA of 12.06.
Monaco
Ligue 1 side Monaco have been consistent in the Champions League, with their defeat on matchday five being their first in the competition this season. They sit level on points with Arsenal after five rounds, meaning a victory at the Emirates would see them leap-frog their Premier League rivals.
However, Les Rouge et Blanc have been too openly defensive throughout the season, conceding an xGA of 7.79 and allowing seven goals from open play. Based on their xG metric of 22.96, they’ve also proven to be wasteful in front of goal after scoring 18 times from open play.
𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 ✨
🆚 @Arsenal
🏆 @ChampionsLeague
📅 Mercredi 11 décembre
⌚ 21h pic.twitter.com/pPEzkVBvbR— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 10, 2024
Still, their pace on the counter-attack with talented players such as Folarin Balogun and Breel Embolo could be a vital factor to consider. Monaco would have gained confidence from Arsenal’s recent inability to defend transitions against Fulham on Sunday.
Arsenal vs Monaco Prediction
- Pick: Arsenal to Win
- Odds: -333 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Monaco
The Gunners have been more work-man-like in the Premier League recently, and their attacking players have rarely threatened to shine from open play. Therefore, it could be their prowess from set-pieces that once again makes the difference in midweek.
Monaco have struggled to defend corners throughout this season in Ligue 1, allowing three goals from setpieces already. They could have the quality to threaten on the counter-attack, but Arsenal’s home record is excellent, with 6 wins at the Emirates since the start of last season.
Arsenal vs Monaco Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Kai Havertz to Score
- Odds: +125 (20Bet)
With no Gabriel available this week, Arsenal’s threat from setpieces could come from Kai Havertz. The striker looks to be a standout Gunners vs Monaco prediction after scoring five in 14 matches from an xG of 7.42. His threat from setpieces could make him an interesting angle, whether from a header or poaching in the six-yard box.
Les Rouge et Blanc’s aggressive play off the ball could make them an interesting selection to record over 2.5 cards. In France this season, Monaco have averaged 2.5 cards per match in away fixtures and had over 3.5 cards in 67% of their matches.
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