Arsenal vs Como — Tips & Analysis

Como +1.5: Como do not get beaten badly. They have not lost by 2 or more goals in any of their last 19 games, and that is the strongest reason we are on them here. Arsenal have been quiet in front of goal too. They score just over a goal a game, and they have won by 2 or more in only 3 of their last 18. Como arrive in good shape. They have won 11 of their last 19, they score almost 2 goals a game, and their last five read WDWWW. Rest is on their side as well, with 12 days off against Arsenal's 3. Arsenal are also without both of their first choice centre backs. William Saliba is out with a back injury and Jurrien Timber is still short with an ankle problem. That patched up back line let in three at home to Borussia Dortmund on 9 August, a second straight pre season loss. Arsenal's better players should still win it late on, and a 2-1 to the home side looks the most likely finish. That kind of narrow Arsenal win is exactly what we want. The risk is the one every friendly carries. The Community Shield is four days away, so Arteta may make big changes at half time and send Rice, Saka and Raya back out. A fresh, full strength Arsenal could pull clear. We still think Como stay close.