Prediction: Arsenal vs Sevilla

Verdict: Arsenal win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/1

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to claim a welcomed Champions League boost on Wednesday night, Arsenal will welcome Sevilla to the Emirates.

Arsenal

Starting with the hosts, coming off the back of their hugely controversial 1-0 defeat away at Newcastle over the weekend, Arsenal are certainly seeking a boost here. Opening up November by shockingly crashing out of the EFL Cup following a 3-1 defeat against London rivals West Ham, Mikel Arteta’s side have now suffered back-to-back losses over the past week. Appearing to be seeking some recent stability, the Gunners will be excited to make a return to Champions League duties on Wednesday night. Mustering six points from their three Group B appearances this season and leading the chase to punch their knockout stage ticket, Arsenal have also gained a fearsome reputation for their continued success on home soil. Last seen at the Emirates breezing their way to a routine 5-0 romp against relegation scrappers Sheffield United, the Gunners have suffered just a single defeat in north London since way back on March 16th.

Team News

Arsenal have confirmed that former Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey will not feature until after November’s international break. The Ghana international will be joined on the sidelines by the likes of Gabriel Jesus and summer recruit Jurrien Timber.

Likewise, missing out away at St. James’ Park over the weekend, the Gunners are still sweating over the fitness of influential skipper Martin Odegaard. While Eddie Nketiah might still be waiting to open his Champions League account, the 24-year-old should spearhead Arteta’s attack here.

Sevilla

As for the visitors, while Sevilla might have eventually cruised their way to La Liga safety, Diego Alonso’s side are once again struggling with their consistency. Although Los Nevionenses might have mounted a late comeback away at Celta Vigo over the weekend as they snatched a 1-1 stalemate, there appears to be mounting pressure on the former Uruguay boss. Despite extending on their Copa del Rey adventure last week as they secured a 3-0 victory away at lower-league Quintanar de la Orden, that is the only win that Sevilla have claimed from their previous eight appearances across all competitions. With that extended wobble stemming all the way back to September 26th, Alonso’s side will be more than aware that they face a real task here. Hit with a 2-1 defeat when they welcomed Arsenal to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan a fortnight ago, Los Nevionenses face an uphill battle to book a Champions League knockout stage ticket this year.

Team News

Dealing with a recent muscle injury and missing back-to-back appearances over the past week, former Real Madrid faces a late fitness test here. However, Sevilla have confirmed that reserve shot-stopper Marko Dmitrovic is available again following a finger sprain.

Coming off the bench and bagging a late equaliser away at Celta Vigo over the weekend, attacking talisman Youssef En Nesyri will certainly be handed a full recall and spearhead Sevilla’s charge in north London.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse Champions League showdown a fortnight ago, Arsenal claimed a 2-1 victory at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
• Arsenal have suffered just a single defeat at the Emirates since way back on March 16th.
• Sevilla have claimed just a single victory from any of their previous eight appearances across all formats.
• Likewise, Wednesday’s guests have failed to claim a single win from their previous eight Champions League showdowns on foreign soil.
• The Gunners have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous seven contests across all formats.

Conclusion

Still outraged following their controversial 1-0 loss away at Newcastle over the weekend, Arsenal will be excited to turn their attention back to Champions League duties here. Sat at the top of the Group B standings and mustering six points from their three European appearances this season, the Gunners will also take plenty of solace from their continued success at the Emirates. Likewise, landing a gritty 2-1 win when they travelled over to Spain for their reverse meeting a fortnight ago, we are expecting a similar outcome on Wednesday night.

Verdict: Arsenal win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/1

Bookmaker: Luckster