Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers Prediction and Betting Tips | September 24th 2024

Arsenal get their 2024-25 EFL Cup campaign underway when they play host to Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since February 2012, when they settled for a goalless draw in the Premier League.

Despite playing the entire second half with 10 men, Arsenal were left with a bitter taste of “what could have been” as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Manchester City after conceding with almost the last kick of the game on Sunday.

Head coach Mikel Arteta will urge his side to take pride in their resolute display at the Etihad as the Gunners have now gone unbeaten in their six games across all competitions to start the season.

Arsenal now turn their sights to the EFL Cup, where they will be looking to improve on last season's performance where they suffered a somewhat disappointing fourth-round exit against West Ham United.

Elsewhere, Bolton turned in a stunning team display last Saturday when they secured a 5-2 victory over Reading in their League One clash at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Before that, Ian Evatt’s men had failed to win their previous four league games, picking up just one point from a possible 12.

Bolton now return to action in the EFL Cup, where they kicked off the campaign with a penalty-shootout victory over Mansfield Town on August 13, two weeks before beating Shrewsbury Town 2-0 in the second round.

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Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 58 wins from the last 133 meetings between the two long-time rivals, Arsenal boasts a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Bolton Wanderers have picked up 39 wins since their first encounter in 1895, while the spoils have been shared on 36 occasions.
• Arsenal have won all but one of their last six games at the Emirates Stadium, with a 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion on August 31 being the exception.

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Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers Prediction

While Bolton have been handed one of the toughest challenges in the third round, they will look to show their mettle against a well-drilled Arsenal side. The Gunners have other priorities and Arteta is expected to rest most of his big-name players. However, we are backing them to secure a comfortable victory in front of their home supporters.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Bolton Wanderers

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Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers Betting Tips

Tip 1: Arsenal to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of the last six meetings between the two teams)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in their last 10 clashes)