Arsenal vs. Lille: Why to back Bukayo Saka two or more shots on target at 11/8 in Champions League clash

Mikel Arteta’s side made a winning start to their European campaign with a 1-0 victory away at Napoli on matchday one, and they now play their first home game of the Champions League league phase against a Lille side who have had a far tougher start. 

Davide Ancelotti’s men lost 3-2 at home to Real Betis despite taking an early lead, conceding three at the Decathlon Arena and finishing with 10 men after Ethan Mbappe was sent off.

The Gunners have lost just one of their last eight matches this season, winning seven with their sole defeat coming away at Brighton before the international break.

Bukayo Saka has yet to hit full stride but even at that he remains one of Arsenal’s biggest attacking threats and no other player has scored more than the three goals he has netted for the North London side this season.

Why you should back Bukayo Saka 2+ shots on target

Saka is expected to start and should be Arsenal’s main attacking outlet again. He had six shots at Napoli, more than any other player on the pitch. 

However, only one of those hit the target, which suggests the volume is there and a little more accuracy would see this bet land comfortably. 

In the Premier League this season, where he had averaged 1.8 shots on target per 90 minutes, the highest among Arsenal’s players.

Lille’s defensive display against Betis shows how vulnerable they can be against quality opposition, and Saka’s habit of cutting in from the right onto his left foot should give him plenty of opportunities to shoot, particularly if Arsenal dominate possession as expected. 

At 11/8 (2.37) on bet365, backing Saka to have two or more shots on target looks a fair price for a player who rarely goes a game without testing the goalkeeper.

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