In the championship calendar of the English Premier League, the matches of the 18th round will be played on Saturday, December 18th, 2021. Of the 6 matches scheduled for Saturday, we are interested in the game in Leeds, where Leeds United and Arsenal will play at the Elland Road Arena. The game will start at 20:30 Moscow time.
The upcoming game is interesting because it will help us ascertain the prospects of Arsenal reaching a place in the top 5 of the English championship. Today, Mikel Arteta’s team is showing good results on the football field. Will the match against Leeds become another success in the history of the Canonniers? Our prediction for Leeds United vs Arsenal match will help you make the right bet on the upcoming game.
Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa’s charges are not a formidable force at the moment. After 17 rounds, the team is in 16th place with only 16 points gained. In the previous round, Leeds lost again. Moreover, the game with Manchester City ended 0-7 with Marcelo Bielsa’s team suffering a merciless defeat.
Arsenal London
The team of Mikel Arteta has won two matches in a row. First, the Canaries beat Southampton 3-0. Next, Arsenal took a 2-0 lead in the capital’s derby against West Ham on Matchday 17. After these results, Mikel Arteta’s charges moved up to 4th position in the standings with 29 points.
Head-to-head statistics
At the official level, Leeds United and Arsenal have met 123 times. In 41 matches, Leeds won; while in 49 matches, Arsenal won. A draw was recorded in the other 33 matches.
Prediction
It is obvious that Marcelo Bielsa’s team will try to rehabilitate from the defeat in the previous round. Therefore, we can expect a fierce confrontation and interesting football. We dare to offer a prediction for the Leeds United vs Arsenal match with a bet on “both teams will score”. We are confident that goals will definitely be scored during this match.
Probable result – Both teams will score.
