Arsenal vs Ludogorets
UEFA Champions League – Group A
Date: Wednesday, 19th October, 2016,
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK,
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London.
Arsenal will welcome Ludogorets to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, as they hope to continue their good start to the Champions League 2016/17 season.
The Gunners defeated Basel in their last Champions League game and currently top the group with 4 points from their 2 matches so far. They will enter this fixture from superb form, having won their last 6 games in all competitions. Arsenal are also unbeaten in their last 10 games, with 8 wins and 2 draws.
Ludogorets succumbed to a 3-1 defeat in their last Champions League game against French giants PSG. However, they have been in a great form in their domestic league this season. They are currently 2nd in the league with 22nd points, 2 points below the leaders with one game at hand.
The PSG defeat was the only dent on them in their last 12 games, and the London trip won’t be easy either. They will have to go extra miles in this game if they need to avoid a second successive Champions League defeat.
Arsenal vs Ludogorets: Head to Head Statistics
Arsenal have never played against a Bulgarian opponents in any UEFA competitions before.
Ludogorets have traveled to England just once, they lost the game to Liverpool in a 2-1 score line.
Also, Ludogorets have never won a game against an English team, they have drawn 1 and lost 1 in their 2 games against Liverpool.
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).
Source: Leaguelane.com