As part of one of the matches of the 1/8 finals of the English League Cup, Arsenal and Leeds players will come face to face. Which of the opponents will get the victory in this match? Our sports portal evaluates the chances of rivals for success.
Arsenal
The start of the new season for Arsenal is hardly a success. Last year, the team of the "gunners" could not break into the European Cup, which caused serious financial investments in transfers. However, in the new season, the Gunners are still performing very mediocre. During the nine rounds of the championship, the team recorded 4 victories and 2 peaceful outcomes, which corresponds to 14 points and 10th place in the standings. In the last round, Arsenal managed to defeat Aston Villa on their own field (3:1). The start of the League Cup was confident for the team, where Arsenal dealt with West Brom and Wimbledon, sending 9 unanswered goals to the opponents' goal.
"Leeds"
As for the Peacocks, the start in the English League Cup for the team was also successful, because it was able to pass Crewe and Fulham. In the Premier League, Leeds started confidently enough, but the team did not have enough starting fuse for a long time, which led to a loss of concentration and corresponding results. The Peacocks have only 1 victory over Watford (1-0), as well as 4 draws, which brought Leeds 17th place with 7 points in the asset.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Djaka (knee) – Arsenal. Bamford (ankle), Koch (groin), Rafinha (kick), Ayling (knee) - all Leeds.
- Under question:
- Tierney (ankle) - Arsenal. Firpo (muscle injury) - all Leeds.
Statistics and figures:
- Arsenal is quoted as the favorite of the meeting;
- The Gunners have a series of 8 matches without defeats;
- In 10 previous meetings, the "Pushkari" won 7 times;
- Leeds have not won in the last 2 games;
- The previous face-to-face meeting of the rivals ended with a score of 4:2 in favor of Arsenal.
Forecast
Whatever it was, Arsenal must win this meeting as well. The Gunners have an excellent balanced squad, which will help the Londoners defeat their opponent with a 1-ball handicap.
