Arsenal v Sevilla

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Arsenal take on Sevilla in Group B on Matchday 4 of the Champions League with the hosts looking to not only avoid a third defeat on the trot in all competitions following back-to-back losses in the Premier League, but to also maintain their position at the top of the group table, while Sevilla head into Wednesday night's clash at the Emirates Stadium on the back of a 1-1 draw away from home at Celta Vigo.

Arsenal have recently slipped to two defeats on the trot on the domestic front following defeats to West Ham in the League Cup and Saturday evening's loss to Newcastle United but both of these losses were incurred on their travels and The Gunners will still feel confident about their chances when they return to home surroundings for Wednesday night's encounter against Sevilla.

Mikel Arteta's side have produced an encouraging start to their Champions League group campaign despite a 2-1 defeat away from home at Lens as the hosts have registered important wins against PSV in a crushing 4-0 victory at home before achieving a 2-1 win on the road at Wednesday's opponents, Sevilla.

Arsenal have lost just twice in their last eight home ties in the Champions League and they've picked up five wins in the process, so The Gunners look in fairly good shape to get a result here.

Sevilla drew 1-1 away at Celta Vigo in La Liga on the weekend which seems fitting as the Spanish club have been involved in numerous stalemates in recent times; indeed, Sevilla have drawn eight of their last 17 matches in all competitions and losing six of these games as well.

This means the Spanish visitors have managed to capture just three wins from their last 17 matches in all competitions which does not bode well for this upcoming trip to England's capital against an Arsenal side who will be intent on setting the record straight in their own backyard on Wednesday night.

Sevilla have tended to struggle on the Champions League stage as well, winning just twice in their previous 17 ties overall in this competition, both of which were at home against Wolfsburg and Copenhagen, but seven defeats within this sequence suggests a tough evening awaits them at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, especially as they have still yet to win a game in the group stage, drawing with Lens and PSV and losing to Arsenal.

Arsenal v Sevilla Verdict

Following back-to-back defeats, Arsenal will probably want to settle things down and get control of this tie against Sevilla, so goals may not be flowing here but a home win for The Gunners looks likely to unfold at the Emirates Stadium.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 3.5 goals @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Arsenal win & Under 3.5 goals @ 2.30

Correct Score: Arsenal 2-0 @ 7.00