Two teams with two different objectives, leader Arsenal and relegation-threatened Leeds, will face each other on Saturday. Our sportsbook offers the best markets and bonuses in the English top-flight league.
Arsenal: Injury Issues
Nobody expected Arsenal to be one of the two main contenders back in December, but here we are, and Arsenal is still there, eight points clear at the top of the table. The club has been exceptional, and with the recent exit from the FA Cup and now the Europa League, Arsenal can spend all of its time and effort into winning the remaining games in the Premier League and its first title in nearly 20 years.
Manchester City’s packed schedule with the FA Cup and Europe could be crucial for the title race, while Arsenal might be hampered by a raft of injuries. Will Arsenal win its first title since the 2003-04 Invincibles? Or can Manchester City reclaim the trophy for a fifth time under Pep Guardiola?
Trips to Liverpool, Manchester City, West Ham, and Newcastle await. So do home games against Chelsea and Brighton. No manager has made fewer changes to his starting lineup this season than Mikel Arteta. Over the first 21 matches of this campaign, Arteta’s tally of 14 changes was the fewest by any Premier League boss since 2008-09.
But the trouble is brewing again. William Saliba has a back problem. Takehiro Tomiyasu is out with a serious knee injury, leaving Arteta with only one right back, Ben White. It is a thin squad, at least compared to City. Still, the team has great experience, attacking firepower, creativity and pace. It basically has everything in order to win the title, so we will continue to include it in our soccer picks and parlays.
Leeds: Avoiding Relegation
Leeds United has been in decline for some time now, with Jesse Marsch failing to impress during his nearly one-year stay at the club. Javi Gracia, formerly of Watford and Valencia, has been tasked with ensuring Leeds United’s safety. Leeds is bidding for just its seventh league win of the season, sitting 14th in the standings but just two points above the red zone, so if you’re betting online, you should fade it here.
Tyler Adams is doubtful for this clash after sustaining a thigh injury with no timeframe on his potential return, while Stuart Dallas and Adam Forshaw are still recovering from long-term injuries. Liam Cooper, who has been called up to the Scotland squad, has not featured since the beginning of February, but the defender is available for selection on Saturday.
Both Rodrigo and injury-prone striker Patrick Bamford will have their fitness assessed ahead of kickoff. If neither is fit to start, either Georginio Rutter or Wilfried Gnonto could be recalled to operate down the middle.
Arsenal vs Leeds Head-to-Head
Arsenal is one of the top home teams in the league, with 11 wins in 13 games and 38 goals scored. The Gunners have a great record against Leeds, winning the last five games across all competitions and keeping two clean sheets in the process. At home, Arsenal has covered the spread in two of the last three head-to-heads against Leeds. The visitors have won just two games on the road all season long and conceded 26 goals in 14 away fixtures.
Arsenal vs Leeds Match Information
- Game: Arsenal (22-3-3) vs Leeds (6-8-13)
- Day/Time: Saturday, April 1st, 10:00 a.m. ET
- Location: Emirates Stadium, London
- Arsenal vs Leeds Live Stream: fubo.tv
Arsenal vs Leeds Betting Lines
Arsenal vs Leeds Picks and Prediction
The Gunners enter this clash as heavy favorites, priced at -350 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds, while the goal line is set at three.
Arsenal bagged seven goals in the previous two league victories over Crystal Palace and Fulham and we expect it to score at least two goals on its own here. The club has netted three or more goals in the last four Premier League fixtures. Since Leeds is also very much capable of scoring up front, we expect an action-packed game, so we will combine the moneyline with the goals market.
The Arsenal is listed at -350 in our Vegas Bundesligalines. This means that if you wager $100 on Arsenal, you can win $29. The Leeds are +900, offering a chance to win $900 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Arsenal a 77.78% chance to win, with Leeds at 10.00%.
Arsenal vs Leeds United Match Detail
