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With two wins from two in pre-season so far, Arsenal will want to maintain their 100% record when they face Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday night.
Their most recent victory came in Girona where they won 4-1 after welcoming back some stars from the World Cup, and were given more silverware to lift after winning the Premier League title.
Betis are further ahead in pre-season with five fixtures played, and they could be an opponent for Arsenal this season having qualified for the Champions League.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Arsenal vs. Real Betis key stats
- Arsenal have won seven of their last eight games in all competitions (L1).
- Betis have won four of their five pre-season matches (L1).
- Arsenal were unbeaten against Spanish opposition last season (W3, D1).
Arsenal vs. Real Betis preview: Gunners to keep firing?
Arsenal vs Real Betis — Tale of the Tape
| Arsenal | vs | Real Betis |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Premier League) | Position | 5th (LaLiga) |
| 85 | Points | 60 |
| 71 | Goals For | 59 |
| 27 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 19 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
After lifting the trophy in May, Arsenal are aiming to win back-to-back titles for the first time in the Premier League era.
The Gunners finally ended 22 years of hurt to bring the trophy back to North London, and are well-equipped to do so again.
Mikel Arteta has already strengthened his forward line with the signing of Christos Tzolis, who scored against Girona, and hinted at more to come with a deal for Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes reportedly nearing completion.
However, the squad has been weakened with the injury to William Saliba, while other key players are yet to return following their World Cup exploits.
Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is in charge of Betis, and he did well to guide them to a fifth-placed finish in LaLiga last season.
That earned them a place in the Champions League, where they will be competing alongside Arsenal.
The Spaniards are further ahead then their opponents in pre-season, having played five times already and impressively picking up four wins.
Diego Llorente came off with an injury in their most recent one against Almeria, but he is believed to be fine for this match, while former Arsenal player Hector Bellerin, who is an ex-teammate of Arteta's, could be in line to start.
Arsenal vs. Real Betis form guide & betting tips
| Arsenal | vs | Real Betis |
|---|---|---|
WWLWW |
Form | WWLWW |
| 11 | Goals For | 9 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 1 |
WW |
Friendlies | LWW |
Whispers predicts: Arsenal 2-0 Real Betis
Arsenal are 8/13 (1.62) favourites to win, but while we side with the bookies, we would like to explore some more ambitious bets.
Combining an Arsenal victory with a clean sheet offers better odds, as the Gunners limited Girona to just one goal and kept out MK Dons previously in a 3-0 triumph.
Arsenal to win to nil at 9/4 (3.25) is therefore our first pick, while we are also backing Under 2.5 goals at 11/8 (2.38), as Betis have only conceded once in pre-season so far.
With Tzolis having opened his account against Girona and provided an assist against MK Dons, the winger is settling in quickly at the Emirates.
Tzolis to score anytime at 7/4 (2.75) is our final bet, while our prediction of a 2-0 Arsenal win is also available at 9/1 (10.00).
> Under 2.5 goals at 11/8 (2.38) | Likelihood: Possible
> Tzolis to score anytime at 7/4 (2.75) | Likelihood: Possible
> Arsenal to win to nil at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Possible