Blackpool welcome the visitors Arsenal in the English FA Club – 1/32 Finals. The match will be held on Saturday, January 5th, at the Bloomfield Road (Blackpool).
Blackpool have gained only 1 point in 5 latest League One matches, therefore, they are yet 10 points behind the playoff spots. Moreover, the team managed to score only once along this period. We may not call the ‘Seasiders’’ attack hopeless though. For example, in their last clash with Sunderland, the hosts fashioned a number of opportunities, managed to score, but the goal was cancelled then. The home encounter with Barnsley saw a similar scenario, but the welcoming side could not convert their advantage. Thus, Blackpool do not suffer a recession, but their conversion is failing lately.
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Following their blistering series since the end of August till the beginning of December with no loss in 22 matches, Arsenal receded somehow. In 3 of 6 latest rounds, the ‘Gunners’ conceded. Their defeats are attributed to the failures in defense. Emery’s men were not only unable to manage Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool’s attack, they also failed in the away clash against Southampton. Furthermore, on their turf, Arsenal also allowed to Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham. That said, the ‘Gunners’’ attack are still fine. The guests made at least 1 goal in 12 of 13 latest rounds.
Arsenal certainly outclass their Saturday opponent, hence, they are quite capable of scoring over 2.5 goals alone. On top of this, the Londoners’ reserve players were not idling on the bench but played in the Europa League fixtures. Actually, in the group stage matches, Emery rotated a lot, which did not hamper Arsenal from getting 16 points of 18 possible. As for Blackpool, even in terms of the League One, they allowed 13 goals at home, and now they are hosting a Premiere League side. The ‘Seasiders’, however, have chances to score as well. In the present campaign, the team have already met with Arsenal, yet at the Emirates, and they did not leave the arena without making a goal. In light of the ‘Gunners’’ latest performance, the hosts’ goal is very possible. So, we expect both opponents to be effective tomorrow.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 goals.
