Nuremberg and Arsenal are set to face off in a friendly match on Thursday. Nuremberg, who have been in the 2. Bundesliga for the past four years, ended their 2022-23 campaign in 14th place. They have started their pre-season with two wins and a draw. This match will be their last before the start of the 2. Bundesliga season.
Arsenal, who finished second in the Premier League last season, drew 1-1 with Watford in their last friendly match. They will be looking to fine-tune their preparations before their upcoming matches against MLS All-Stars, Manchester United, and Barcelona. They will also participate in the Emirates Cup against Monaco.
In their previous friendly match against Nuremberg, Arsenal came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 5-3. Nuremberg have lost three strikers this summer but have made some new signings, including Daichi Hayashi from Sint-Truiden. James Lawrence, a former player in Arsenal‘s academy, is expected to start for Nuremberg.
Arsenal have brought a strong squad to Germany, including players like Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli, and William Saliba, who missed the end of last season due to injury. They also have some new signings, such as Kai Havertz and potentially Jurrien Timber.
In terms of predictions, it is expected that Arsenal, with their strong attacking lineup, will dominate the match and secure a convincing win. The match may see a few goals from Arsenal‘s side, especially with players like Havertz and the potential addition of young prospects in the second half.
Overall, this friendly match provides an opportunity for both teams to test their squads ahead of the new season. Nuremberg will be looking to build on their positive pre-season form, while Arsenal will aim to continue their preparations for challenging for titles in the upcoming season.
