West Ham-Arsenal. Mikel Arteta does not give in to criticism
Nikolay Pavlov October 31, 2023, 18:45 Moscow time
The London derby will not leave anyone indifferent.
On November 1, the League Cup round of 16 match between West Ham and Arsenal will take place. Starts at 22:30 Moscow time. The experts have already made a forecast, they give preference to the guests: in bookmakers you can bet on the victory of the Gunners with odds of 2.41. The Hammers’ success is estimated at 3.32. The odds of a tie are 3.50.
Bookmaker odds for the West Ham – Arsenal League Cup match on November 1, 2023
Bookmakers suggest that the League Cup round of 16 match between West Ham and Arsenal will not be productive: a total of more than 2.5 goals equals 2.02, and a total of less than 2, 5 goals is estimated at 1.98. If the hosts score, the odds will be 1.35. An away goal is available for 1.25. They offer to bet on “both will score” for 1.71.
Analysis and forecast for the League Cup match West Ham – Arsenal (01/11/2023)
The League Cup round of 16 match between West Ham and Arsenal will be played on November 1 at the Olympic Stadium. The starting whistle will sound at 22:30 Moscow time. The Hammers are going through a bad time and will try to redeem themselves in the London derby.
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David Moyes’ men started well this season but unexpectedly stagnated. They have only won one of their last five games in all competitions. They defeated Freiburg (2-1), drew with Newcastle (2-2) and lost to Aston Villa (1-4), Olympiacos (1-2) and Everton (0-1). It should be noted that four of these matches ended with a total of more than 2.5 goals.
After the defeat in the last game against Everton, the Hammers manager admitted that tactically they had outplayed him. Moyes said the opponents blocked the opportunity to actively use the flanks and it was not possible to break through the center of the Toffees’ dense defence.
It should be noted that the West Ham coaching staff is not standing idly by, but is looking for ways out of the crisis. One of Moyes’ important decisions was the inclusion of Mohammed Kudus in the starting eleven of the last match.
The former Ajax player was very motivated and had the opportunity to score, but he did not take advantage of an advantageous opportunity. It is very likely that the management is unhappy with the current situation and is looking for players to reinforce the squad. Insiders report that the club is interested in Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli.
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Rumors are also circulating about Arsenal acquiring new players. First of all, we talk about Martin Subimendi and Aurélien Tchouameni from Real Madrid. It should be noted that the Frenchman suffered a broken foot in the match against Barcelona and was out for two months, so it is unlikely that this transfer will take place in the next transfer window.
In principle, the Gunners’ coach is handling his tasks well this season. In the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s men have scored 24 points in 10 games and are in second place in the standings. Let’s keep in mind that, taking into account all competitions, Arsenal only lost in one match this season: against Lens 1-2 in the Champions League.
In the last game against Sheffield United, Arsenal showed their ability to create and convert dangerous chances. The Gunners won 5-0, with a decisive contribution from 24-year-old striker Eddie Nketiah. He scored a hat-trick and deserves special praise. Mikel Arteta stated that he has a high level of confidence in the footballer, that he has played 14 games this season and has scored five goals.
It is very likely that David Moyes and Mikel Arteta will resort to squad rotation. For example, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz could all be rested, but the Gunners have many top players in reserve. Arsenal scored nine goals in the last three games. Taking into account the principles of the derby, we will bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.05.
Prediction and bets for the match League Cup West Ham – Arsenal November 1, 2023
Despite the injury to Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, manager Mikel Arteta has a wide range of quality forwards to choose from. This season, West Ham have leaned towards an offensive tactical scheme: at least three goals have been scored in four of the Hammers’ last five games. We recommend considering a bet for a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.02.
Tender: total more than 2.5 goals in 2.02.
