Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 08/02/2018, 16:38  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 12/02/2018 at 03:39 in Premier League Predictions

So far this week has seen Tottenham grab an eventful 2-2 draw at Liverpool and beat Newport County to reach the last sixteen of the FA Cup. Now it's the small matter of a North London derby at home to Arsenal just days before a vital Champions League game with Juventus. Tottenham go into this game in fifth place and a win will take them up to third and it's fourth if they draw. The most important fact is that a win will take them seven points clear of the Gunners who will then be really struggling to finish in the top four. All talk of the Wembley Hoodoo is history now as they have gone 12 home league games without a defeat and they have just one loss in their last 32 home league games, whether it be at Wembley or White Hart Lane. They have gone 11 league and cup games without defeat and rested Alli, Eriksen and Kane for that midweek cup win. Arsenal know they can't afford to lose this game if they want a top four finish as they could end the weekend eight points off fourth with an inferior goal difference. They must wish this game was being played at the Emirates where they have been in strong form all season including a 2-0 win over Spurs in the reverse fixture. Away form is costing them dearly though with recent back to back losses to both Bournemouth and Swansea. They have only won three away league games all season and that's got to change if they want that top four finish. This could be Wenger's last match at Arsenal as their manager but the tip here is to go for a home win.