After correctly predicting Nottingham Forest’s victory over Chelsea on the Bank Holiday Monday, Premier League betting expert Frank Monkhouse delivers his data-driven predictions for the clash between West Ham and Arsenal.
We are now in matchday 36 of an exciting Premier League season. It has been a pleasure to follow, and there is still plenty of drama ahead. Action kicks off on Saturday afternoon at Anfield and concludes on Monday night in London.
For this page, we focus on a London derby taking place at the former 2012 Olympic Stadium. West Ham United host their historic rivals Arsenal on Sunday at 17:30 CET. Both teams need three points for very different reasons, making the clash between the Hammers and the Gunners potentially explosive.
Will the home side move closer to safety, or will the visitors take another step toward the title? Leading online bookmakers featured on this page offer over 100 pre-match markets, including winner, total goals, first goalscorer, and more.
Frank Monkhouse shares his three professional predictions with Flashscore readers.
**Predictions for West Ham vs Arsenal**
– Under 3.5 goals – 1.44 at Bet365
– Arsenal to score first – 1.50 at Bet365
– Saka to score anytime – 2.75 at Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365 and Wplay. Accurate at time of publication and subject to change.
**Total Goals – Under 3.5**
My first data-driven prediction for Sunday’s match in East London is that there will be fewer than four goals between the two sides.
It doesn’t matter who wins or who scores first. A 2-0 home win pays the same as a 1-1 draw or a 2-1 Arsenal victory, as long as the match finishes with three goals or fewer.
Looking at head-to-head statistics on the Flashscore app, the under 3.5 goals bet has been successful in the last two meetings. West Ham won 1-0 at the Emirates last season, before Arsenal won 2-0 at the same stadium earlier this campaign. Looking further back, it was also a winning bet in three of the last five league matches.
Regarding recent form, West Ham’s last match at this stadium saw them beat Everton 2-1 late last month. In Arsenal’s last away match, Mikel Arteta’s league leaders lost 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. With so much at stake, I expect a tense, nervy match with few goals.
**Prediction: Under 3.5 goals – 1.44 at bet365**
Explanation: You will profit if the West Ham vs Arsenal match ends with fewer than four goals between both teams.
Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper David Raya clears the ball during an English Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United. Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP
**Team to Score First – Arsenal**
Moving to my second recommendation for this big match, I suggest betting on Arsenal to score the first goal.