Arsenal lock horns with Brighton & Hove Albion in the 18th round of games in the Premier League on Saturday. Both sides are in the top half of the standings as the midway point of the season approaches.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are coming off a quarter-final home win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup in midweek. Maxence Lacroix's 80th-minute own goal was cancelled out by Palace's Marc Guehi in the 95th minute to force penalties, where the Gunners prevailed 8-7 to advance to the final.
Before that, Arteta's side won 1-0 at Everton last weekend - thanks to Viktor Gyokeres' first-half penalty - to remain two points above Manchester City, with 39 points from 17 outings, winning 12.
Meanwhile, Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton are fresh off a goalless home draw with Sunderland a week ago. Despite dominating possession (56%) and having more shots on target (7-5), the Seagulls couldn't manage a breakthrough as a share of the spoils ensued.
Riding a four-game winless streak - losing two - Brighton remain ninth in the points table, with 24 points from 17 games, winning six.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Arsenal-Brighton Premier League clash at the Emirates:
Arsenal vs Brighton head-to-head stats and key numbers
In 33 meetings across competitions, Arsenal lead Brighton 18-8, with their last clash being a 2-0 home win in the EFL Cup for the Gunners in October.
The Gunners are unbeaten in five games against the Seagulls, winning three, including two in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta's side have won their last 10 home games, including five in the Premier League, keeping six clean sheets.
Brighton have won once and lost thrice in their last five road outings.
Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Arsenal: W-W-W-W-L; Brighton: D-L-D-L-W
Arsenal vs Brighton prediction
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns. While the Gunners are atop the standings - looking to win their first league title since 2004 - Brighton are off the European places.
The Gunners have a head-to-head advantage over Brighton and have dominated recent meetings. However, they have won just three of their last eight home league games against the Seagulls, losing as many.
Nevertheless, Mikel Arteta's side have been imperious at home of late while Brighton have struggled on the road. With Manchester City breathing down their necks, the Gunners have no room for slip-ups and should take the win.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal vs Brighton betting tips
Tip-1: Arsenal to win
Tip-2: Brighton to score: No (The Seagulls haven't scored in three of their last five games with the Gunners.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Their last nine meetings have had at least two goals.)