EPL Soccer: Arsenal vs. Southampton:
This week’s English Premier League action kicks off on Saturday, October 5, with a matchup between third-ranked Arsenal and 19th-ranked Southampton. The game is one of Nigel Seeley’s EPL best bets.
How to Watch Arsenal vs. Southampton
Where: Peacock
When: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. ET
Arsenal vs. Southampton Odds
Arsenal -852 // Southampton +1925
Total: 3.5 (-102/-120)
My EPL best bet of the weekend is a bet I really like to play and one that has cashed for us before. Arsenal to win to nil, which I think is a great price at -125
Whether you are data-driven, putting your faith in the metrics, or prefer to rely on using your eyes, you come to the same result that Southampton is the worst team in the league. It wouldn’t surprise me to see them end with a similar points total to that Sheffield United ended on last season. They are that bad.
Russell Martin’s side are a shambles defensively and offer nothing going forward. This is highlighted by them being the lowest scorers in the EPL with three goals from the opening six games.
They are pinning their hopes on a 17-year-old winger who has burst onto the scene and shows plenty of promise, but at this level, you need more than that. Mid-table Bournemouth ripped them apart on Monday, and they are now facing a huge step up in class. They take on this Arsenal side who are the new favorites to win the title.
The Gunners’ title bid is based on a rock-solid defense. David Raya has been amazing in goal with an incredible central defensive partnership in front of him. They took their eye off the ball last week when conceding two late goals against Leicester, which would have displeased Mikel Arteta. They then bounced back from that with a very impressive win against PSG in the Champions League, keeping another clean sheet in the process.
Last season, Arsenal won-to-nil on 21 occasions across all competitions and have already done so four times this term. This is the weakest opponent of the season so far, and I just can’t see how this Southampton side can score against them.
The Saints’ record on the road at Arsenal is diabolical. You must go back 29 matches to find the last time they won, way back in November 1987 in the old First Division at Highbury.
That record will not change here, with the Gunners cruising to another win without conceding to keep the pressure on at the top.
EPL Best Bet: Arsenal vs Southampton – Arsenal to win to nil at -125.
