Arsenal vs Tottenham Prediction: 15/1/2025

Arsenal, despite their solid form in recent seasons, appear poised to fall short of claiming the Premier League title this year. Currently sitting second in the standings, they trail league leaders Liverpool by six points, having played one additional match. The Gunners have been difficult to defeat, with their last league loss occurring in early November. They followed a strong run of victories—beating Crystal Palace (5-1), Ipswich (1-0), and Brentford (3-1)—with a 1-1 draw against Brighton. However, their momentum was dented by a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals. Arsenal recently hosted Manchester United in the FA Cup and continue to vie for direct qualification to the Champions League Round of 16, where they currently sit third in their group.

Tottenham, on the other hand, have endured a disappointing season, sitting 12th in the Premier League with 24 points from 20 matches. They are 10 points away from the European qualification spots and have struggled for form, securing just one win in their last eight league games—a victory over bottom-placed Southampton. In this stretch, Spurs managed two draws and suffered five defeats, including a 2-1 home loss to Newcastle. Despite their league struggles, Tottenham pulled off a surprise 1-0 win against Liverpool in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals. They also recently faced Tamworth in the FA Cup and sit ninth in the Europa League standings, needing a stronger push to secure a spot in the Round of 16.

Arsenal will be without key players for this match. Bukayo Saka remains unavailable, along with defender Ben White, substitute Tomiyasu, and youngster Ethan Nwaneri. Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, who has had a subdued season with just three league goals, has shown signs of improvement and is expected to start. Supporting him will likely be Kai Havertz (7 goals, 2 assists), Gabriel Martinelli (5 goals, 2 assists), and Leandro Trossard (3 goals, 2 assists).

Tottenham faces an extensive list of absentees, including first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, defenders Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie, as well as midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. Backup players Ben Davies, Odobert, and Richarlison are also unavailable, while Fraser Forster is doubtful. However, newly signed Czech goalkeeper Kinsky impressed in the League Cup semi-final against Arsenal. Tottenham’s attacking options remain strong, with James Maddison (8 goals, 4 assists), Dominic Solanke (7 goals, 3 assists), Brennan Johnson (7 goals, 2 assists), Son Heung-min (5 goals, 6 assists), and Dejan Kulusevski (5 goals, 4 assists) all fit. Additionally, the club recently bolstered their squad with the acquisition of South Korean winger Min-hyeok Yang.

Prediction

Arsenal have experienced just one goalless draw in their last 20 Premier League home games, while Tottenham have gone 42 league matches without such a result. Given the attacking talent on both sides, a high-energy encounter with goals is expected. Arsenal’s home form gives them a slight edge in what promises to be a competitive contest.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham