On March 14th, Arsenal will face off against Brighton & Hove Albion in round 36 of the English Premier League. Set to kick off at 11:30pm ET at The Emirates Stadium, this match will be a must-win for Arsenal if they have any chance of catching Manchester City in the race for the title. But the Seagulls have their sights set on Europe next season, making this a promising matchup for soccer fans.
Arsenal is currently sitting second in the EPL table, while Brighton sits in seventh. Recent games have been a mixed bag for Arsenal, with a run of three consecutive draws and a defeat tipping the scales in Manchester City‘s favor. The Gunners have not given up the title race, however, with two wins over Chelsea and Newcastle United indicating that they are still strong contenders.
Given the current standings, the bookmakers have listed Arsenal as odds-on favorites at -135 to win with an implied win probability of 57%. Brighton is offered at +320 to win the game with a probability of 24%, and the draw is priced at +320 in the Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion odds. In over/under and spread, the bookies have listed the tipping point at 2.5 goals in the game, with the under listed at +150 and the over at a less-tempting -185.
Arsenal has three games left to play and is in must-win territory. However, the visit of Brighton is their most challenging remaining fixture. The Seagulls’ record at The Emirates has been impressive, and they head into the match having scored at least once in their last 11 away games. Arsenal‘s January signing Leandro Trossard will be lining up against his old team, and could potentially be a key figure in the game.
Ultimately, this game looks promising for Brighton if they can take advantage of Arsenal‘s recent struggles at home. Though it may be difficult to secure a win against the Gunners, an improved performance could be enough for a point. Arsenal‘s Trossard to score offers good odds at +225, but, according to experts, Brighton might have a better chance of winning the game via a draw (+320). Regardless of the outcome, this promises to be a match worth watching for all soccer fans.
