Vitoria SC Guimaraes vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 03/11/2019, 13:37  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 03/11/2019 at 14:38 in Europa League Predictions

Arsenal are top of Europa League Group F with a three point lead over Eintracht Frankfurt. They are six points clear of third placed Standard Liege with Vitoria Guimaraes bottom with no points. The Gunners have won all three of their group matches scoring 10 goals. They won 3-0 at Frankfurt and then beat Standard Liege 4-0 at home. The reverse fixture with Guimaraes was won 3-2 by Arsenal. They went 1-0 and 2-1 down but ended up winning the game with two goals from Pepe in the 80th and 93rd minutes. Arsenal's three games since then have all ended level after 90 minutes with eight scored and conceded. Both teams have scored in three of their last five away games in this competition and four of the last six in all competitions. Arsenal are fifth in the Premier League, six points behind fourth place. It's looking as if winning the Europa League might be their only way into the Champions League next season.

Vitoria Guimaraes are bottom of the group and six points away from the qualifying positions. A defeat here will end any faint hopes they have of reaching the knock-out stages. Guimaraes are fifth in the Portuguese league but have just one win in their last six league and cup games. Both teams have scored in four of their last five games. Guimaraes are still looking for their first point in this group. They lost 2-0 at Standard Liege and then 1-0 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt before the loss to Arsenal. It's not easy to back the Gunners at present after some disappointing displays. Go for both teams to score in this match.