This Sunday afternoon, September 15, Tottenham Hotspur will host Arsenal in the first North London derby of the 2024-25 Premier League season in what promises to be a spectacular game for fans.
Spurs look to bounce back from their recent loss while Arsenal aim to maintain their unbeaten start in the high-stakes rivalry at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ange Postecoglou is seeking a strong performance at home to climb the table. Meanwhile, Arteta will look to extend their fine form against their fierce rivals.
Spurs Aim for a Derby Revival | Home Win = 3.07
Tottenham, coming off a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, have had a mixed start with one win, one draw, and one loss. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Spurs have lacked ruthlessness in front of goal.
Ange Postecoglou will need his side to capitalize on their home advantage, having won 13 of their 19 home games last season. Son Heung-min, a proven derby scorer, will need to lead from the front, hoping to break Arsenal’s resilience.
Arsenal Seek to Continue Dominance | Away Win = 2.41
Arsenal remain unbeaten this season, with seven points from three matches. After a solid start with back-to-back 2-0 victories, the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton, largely impacted by Declan Rice’s controversial red card.
Arsenal will feel confident heading into the derby, having won three of their last four league encounters against Spurs. Arsenal’s depth will be tested, but their strong away form, unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League away games, boosts their confidence.
Key Players & Team News:
Tottenham’s squad has injury concerns, with Richarlison confirmed out, while Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven remain doubtful. Yves Bissouma’s fitness will be key to controlling the midfield. Son Heung-min will be Tottenham’s biggest threat up front, looking to score his ninth goal in a North London derby.
Arsenal will be without Declan Rice due to suspension, while injuries to Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus leave Arteta with fewer options. Jorginho and Kai Havertz are likely to anchor the midfield, with Leandro Trossard possibly starting in attack. Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable for the Gunners.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.71
Arsenal have dominated recent North London derbies, winning three of the last four encounters. | Specials Market: Away & Over 1.5 = 2.55
Historically, this fixture has produced high-scoring games, with nine of the last 12 matches seeing over 2.5 goals, with the last two (2) seeing over 3.5 goals. | Main Market: Over 3.5 goals = 2.45
Tottenham score an average of 4.00 goals in their home matches in the English Premier League, while they have also scored in each of their last 5 games in all competitions. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes (GG) = 1.77
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After losing to Girona back-to-back in the Spanish La Liga last season in the Catalan Derby, and adding to their misery last season, a different Barca, under new management, will visit neighbours, Girona on Sunday, September 15, for the first time this season with revenge on their minds.
Girona will host Barcelona in a La Liga clash at the Estadi Montilivi. Barcelona, aiming to secure a third consecutive victory against the reigning champions.
Barcelona’s early dominance in the league has set a high bar, while Girona, having defeated them twice last season, will look to capitalize on home advantage and replicate past successes.
Girona Look for a Hat-trick of Wins Over Barca | Home Win = 4.27
After finishing last season with an impressive run, Girona have struggled early on, drawing against Real Betis and losing 3-0 to Atletico Madrid. However, back-to-back victories against Osasuna (4-0) and Sevilla (2-0) have renewed confidence.
The loss of top scorer Artem Dovbyk and playmaker Savio to Manchester City has left a void in Girona’s attack, but recent performances indicate they are adapting. Abel Ruiz and Bryan Gil have stepped up, and Girona will aim to exploit Barcelona’s weaknesses to pull off another upset.
Barcelona Aim to Continue Unbeaten Run | Away Win = 1.88
Barcelona are flying high at the top of La Liga, boasting a perfect record with four wins from four. They started their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Valencia and followed it up with wins over Athletic Bilbao, Rayo Vallecano, and a 7-0 demolition of Real Valladolid.
With Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha leading the attack, Barcelona have been the most prolific side, scoring 13 goals so far. Despite losing to Girona twice last season, Barcelona’s form and fitness give them confidence to turn the tide in this fixture.
Key Players & Team News:
Girona’s main attacking threat comes from Abel Ruiz, who leads the team with two goals. Bryan Gil has also contributed with a goal and an assist, and their ability to break through Barcelona’s defence will be crucial.
Barcelona are in good shape, with Lewandowski leading the scoring charts with four goals and Raphinha adding three more. Their fluid attack and solid defence make them favourites, despite Girona’s recent record against them.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.13
Girona defeated Barcelona in both of their La Liga matches last season, and they will look to replicate that form. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 1.77
Barcelona have been in excellent form, winning all four of their matches this season, with each of their last three games featuring over 2.5 goals. | Main Market: Away & Over 2.5 = 2.35
There were six (6) goals in each of the last two games Girona and Barcelona played (4-2, 2-4) while Barcelona scored 7 goals in their last game. | Main Market: Over 3.5 = 2.34
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Real Madrid will look to keep their flawless start to the 2024-25 season intact when they make the trip to face Real Sociedad in San Sebastian on Saturday. Sitting comfortably in second place with eight points, Los Blancos are ready to go head-to-head with a struggling Real Sociedad side that has picked up just four points from four games, leaving them in 14th place.
Real Sociedad's start to the new season has been anything but convincing. Despite opening their campaign with a win, they've only managed one victory from their first three matches.
But it's been downhill since then for Imanol Alguacil’s men. A defeat to Basque rivals Alaves followed, before a frustrating goalless draw against Getafe.
For Madrid, Saturday’s match presents an opportunity to secure their third straight win over Real Sociedad, following an international break that saw Kylian Mbappe finally open his account for the club. The French star bagged a brace in their 2-0 win over Real Betis, giving Carlo Ancelotti’s side even more confidence heading into the weekend.
Real Sociedad’s lineup has been hit by a series of injuries. Captain Mikel Oyarzabal will miss out, while Hamari Traore faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tearing his ACL against Getafe. Brais Mendez and Arsen Zakharyan are also unavailable, leaving the hosts short of attacking firepower.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, has its own injury concerns. David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga are both ruled out due to knee injuries, while Dani Ceballos is sidelined with an ankle issue. However, Los Blancos will be bolstered by the return of Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni to full training, though they are unlikely to start the match.
👑Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe.
⚽️Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Lopez; Turrientes, Zubimendi, Gomez; Kubo, Becker, Oskarsson.
📈Real Sociedad have won only one of their last six meetings against Real Madrid, losing 67% of those encounters.
📈The Basque side has suffered three consecutive home defeats in La Liga.
📈Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 53 matches across all competitions.
📈Real Sociedad concede an average of two goals per game when playing at home.
📈Real Madrid haven't trailed at halftime in any of their last 15 away matches against Sociedad in La Liga.
💰Real Sociedad win: 5.13 odds
💰Real Madrid win: 1.71 odds
💰Draw: 4.01 odds
💰Over 2.5 goals: 1.93 odds
💰Both teams to score(yes): 1.94 odds.
Given the contrasting form of both teams, Real Madrid are firm favorites heading into this clash. With Kylian Mbappe finally finding his feet and Madrid’s strong defensive record, it’s hard to see Real Sociedad breaking their current slump.
👉Bet 1: Real Madrid win | Code: B3U23PF
👉Bet 2: Over 1.5 | Code: B3U23SQ
✍️Predicted Final score: Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid.