Valencia CF v Arsenal FC Betting Tips [9 May 2019]
Football - Ligue Europa
9 May 2019 19:00
The match
Valencia host Arsenal in the return leg of the semi finals of the 2018/19 Europa League. Arsenal hosted Valenica at the Emirates in the 1st meeting and they put themselves in a good position going into the 2nd leg as they lead 3-1. Valencia took an away goal from the 1st leg but Arsenal are still 2 goals up. Valencia went ahead with an awya goal 11 minutes into the game. It didn't take long for Arsenal to respond. By the 18th minute they had tied up the game again with a Lacazette goal. By 26th minute Arsenal were ahead 2-1, when Lacazette scored his 2nd. Leading 2-1 for the majority of the game, Arsenal put the icing on top with a 3rd goal in the dying minutes of the game. Into stoppage time, Arsenal increased their lead from 1 to 2 at home at the Emirates. That set them up nicely for the return leg where Valencia will be under pressure from the start.
Key Statistics
- Arsenal won the opening fixture 3-1 at home.
- These teams have met 5 times in European competitions in recent years.
- Arsenal are currently 5th in the Premier League, Valencia are in 5th in the La Liga.
The bet of our experts
At home, Arsenal defeated Valencia 3-1. Now they play away but go into the game with a 2 goal lead. Arsenal have the hard work done and just need to play this game safe. Arsenal to win.
