Arsenal vs Ludogorets
UEFA Champions League – Group A
Date: Wednesday, 19th October, 2016,
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK,
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London.
With the Gunners likely to battle it out with Paris St Germain for top spot in Group A there can be no margin for error in matches against their other opponents and Arsenal started in strong fashion with a 2-0 win over Swiss side Basel at the Emirates.
Despite not being the most heralded of names in the competition Ludogorets have proven themselves to be tough opponents for Europe’s finest, taking an early lead against PSG and returning from Basel with a point. Liverpool can also attest to the challenges that come with a trip to Razgrad, they were held to a 2-2 draw in 2014.
It is perhaps why Theo Walcott warned his Arsenal team-mates that they could not take anything for granted when Ludogorets visit the Emirates, reminding of his team-mates of the disastrous defeat at home to Olympiacos that left battling to secure qualification from their group last season.
Head To Head
This will be the first meeting between these sides.
Stats
Arsenal have scored at least three goals in 80% of their home matches this season.
Team News
Main striker Olivier Giroud could return to the fray on Wednesday, but Chuba Akpom and Aaron Ramsey will have to wait a week or two longer. Long term injury problems Per Mertesacker and Danny Welbeck are both sidelined until January.
Ludogorets are expecting to have a fully fit squad on Wednesday.
Arsenal vs Ludogorets: Prediction
Arsenal have an excellent form in recent weeks, they have an incredible goal scoring form which will be hard for the visitors to repel. They also have been superb in defense recently, as they have conceded just once in their last 5 games. Arsenal’s chances of slipping up in this game is minimal as it will be difficult for the visitors to break down their defense.
From all indications, Arsenal being the home team will be flying high after 90 minutes of play.
Arsenal vs Ludogorets: Betting Tips
1st Half Handicap: Arsenal -1 at 2.75 (7/4)
Over 1.5 goals in First Half at 2.00 (1/1).
