VIT vs ARS Dream11 Match Prediction: The Gunners will be taking a trip down Portugal as they face Vitoria de Guimares a Group F fixture.
Though Unai Emery has been under immense pressure considering the league form, a win for Arsenal in the upcoming fixture will solidify their chances of making it to the next round.
Both Arsenal, as well as Vitoria, currently occupy the fifth spot in their respective league. Though Vitoria almost put Arsenal on the back foot with by scoring twice, it was Nicolas Pepe’s free-kicks in the dying moments which got Arsenal a 3-2 win.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, October 6 | Kick-Off- 9:20 PM (IST) | Venue- Estadio D.Afonso Henriques
Vitoria de Guimares Team News
The Portuguese club will be missing out on at least nine players through injury against Arsenal. Ola Joh, Joseph Amoah, Andre, Wakaso, Garcia, Sacko, Oliveira, Luiz and Bonderanko have all been ruled out. However, Vitoria is likely to start the same eleven which took on Arsenal at the Emirates.
Arsenal Team News
Granit Xhaka was given a break for a couple of games after his emotional outburst with the Arsenal faithful. However, the club captain could be brought back into the team sheet against Vitoria. Joe Willock, Emile Smith Rowe, and Gabriel Martinelli are all likely to start.
Predicted Lineups
Vitoria de Guimaraes- Douglas; Rochinha, Tapsoda, Henrique, Hanin; Evangelista, Agu, Teixeira; Edwards, Duarte, Pereira
Arsenal- Martinez; Bellerin, Holding, Mustafi, Kolasinac; Xhaka, Willock; Maitland-Niles, Smith Rowe, Pepe; Martinelli
Key Points
Arsenal has won eight of their last nine games in the Europa League.
Vitoria de Guimaraes has lost their last three Europa League fixtures.
Top Picks
For Vitoria, surprisingly, it’s Edmond Tasoba from defence who has scored four goals and has an assist to his name in 11 appearances this season.
18-year-old, Gabriel Martinelli has been in good form for Arsenal, especially in the Europa League this season. The Brazilian attacking midfielder has three goals and an assist in two Europa League appearances.
Win Prediction
Things aren’t looking rosy at the moment for Unai Emery and his Arsenal unit. An away fixture versus a team which caused problems at the Emirates will by no means be comfortable at all. However, an entertaining draw seems like a possibility here.
VIT vs ARS Dream11 Today Match Prediction | Fantasy Team
Goalkeeper- D Jesus
Defenders- H Bellerin, R Holding, E Tapsoba, P Henrique
Midfielders- G Xhaka, J Willock, M Edwards
Forwards- N Pepe, B Duarte, G Martinelli (C)
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