Arsenal vs Bolton Prediction & Tips

Luke Hamilton 24 Sep 2024

Get predictions, team news and betting tips for the EFL Cup match between Arsenal and Bolton on Wednesday 25th September (7:45pm BST).

Arsenal vs Bolton Tip

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Arsenal vs Bolton Predictions

Full Time Result: Arsenal Win
Correct Score: 3-0
Both Teams To Score: No
Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
First Goalscorer: Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal vs Bolton Tips

Tip 1

After the emotional turmoil expended in Sunday’s title-chasing clash with Man City, this game should deliver some much-needed respite for the Gunners.

It remains to be seen how heavily Mikel Arteta will rotate for the arrival of League One opposition, however, he’ll be confident in getting the job done without any hiccups with whatever team he fields.

With injuries mounting, Arsenal aren’t going to want to risk many high-profile players, nor will they strain themselves too much in a home tie with opposition two divisions below them, so backing the hosts to win and fewer than four goals is our main play.

Tip 2

Bukayo Saka is in a rich vein of form right now, having recorded five assists in six matches at the beginning of this latest campaign.

The 23-year-old forward has set up a teammate in every single one of Arsenal’s five 2024/25 Premier League matches, and is one of a few first-team regulars expected to retain their place for Bolton’s visit on Wednesday.

Arsenal Form, Team News & Predicted Line-Up

After a controversy-drenched 2-2 draw with title rivals Manchester City at the Etihad, Mikel Arteta and co will be hoping for a simpler, uneventful EFL Cup tie against League One opposition on Wednesday.

Declan Rice serves his one-game ban for this encounter, joining Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney on the sidelines.

Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; White, Heaven, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Oulad M’Hand, Jorginho; Saka, Nwaneri, Sterling; Jesus.

Bolton Form, Team News & Predicted Line-Up

Wanderers responded from a 4-0 pummelling against Huddersfield by inflicting a 5-2 defeat onto Reading last weekend, boosting their confidence for a first clash with Arsenal in 12 years.

There are no fresh additions to the injury table, with Jordi Osei-Tutu, Carlos Mendes Gomes, Klaidi Lolos, Gethin Jones and Will Forrester all still out.

Bolton Predicted XI: Southwood; Toal, Johnston, Santos; Dacres-Cogley, Thomason, Arfield, Dempsey, Schon; Adeboyejo, Charles.