🔊 What mood will Arsenal bring to the League Cup match? The Gunners kick off their campaign in the third round, facing Bolton, who currently plays in the third tier of English football. Following their match against Manchester City, rotation in the lineup from Arteta is expected. Despite these changes, Arsenal will be strong favorites for the upcoming clash. The match is scheduled for September 25, and we will analyze key factors to predict the outcome of this cup battle.
### Head-to-Head
Looking back at past encounters between these teams since 2012, when Bolton was last in the Premier League, seems unnecessary. The disparity in their current standings is significant: one is vying for the Premier League title, while the other competes in the First League.
### Arsenal
Arsenal is going through a tough stretch this season, having faced challenging opponents and managing just one win in their last four matches. Their efforts fell short in a narrow loss to Manchester City last weekend, particularly after they were reduced to ten men in the second half due to Leandro Trossard's red card, which will see him suspended for the upcoming match against Bolton. Additionally, the squad is dealing with injuries to key players, including Ødegaard, Merino, Tomiyasu, and Tierney.
### Bolton
Bolton has been in the playoff zone for the past two seasons, yet they struggle to break through to higher divisions. This season, they faced a rocky start and are now dangerously close to the relegation zone. Their recent performances have been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses. In their latest League Cup match, they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Shrewsbury Town under Ian Evatt's management. Now, Bolton is gearing up for an even tougher challenge.
### Goals Prediction
Arsenal may enter this match feeling fatigued. If it meant a full recovery, they would gladly take it. Arteta is likely to rotate his squad, so we shouldn't expect an overwhelming display from the hosts. Given Arsenal's tendency to play cautiously this season, betting on a total of fewer than 3.5 goals seems prudent.
### Corners Prediction
We anticipate that Arsenal will quickly break through Bolton's defenses, resulting in fewer corner opportunities. The Gunners have conceded fewer than eight corners in their last five matches, so we recommend betting on the home team to have fewer than 8.5 corners overall.
### Scores24 Prediction for Arsenal vs. Bolton
Despite their fatigue and the need for a significant rotation, Arsenal should secure a victory against a team like Bolton, especially at the Emirates. We expect them to win, but without exerting excessive energy against a lower-league side. A final score of 2-0 seems the most likely outcome, and our primary bet is for Bolton to cover a handicap of (+3).
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