Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Arsenal v Leeds United
FA Cup – Third Round
KO 19:45, ESPN
HEAD-TO-HEAD
(Max last 10 only)
19 Jan 2011 FA Cup Leeds 1-3 Arsenal
08 Jan 2011 FA Cup Arsenal 1-1 Leeds
16 Apr 2004 Premier League Arsenal 5-0 Leeds
04 Jan 2004 FA Cup Leeds 1-4 Arsenal
01 Nov 2003 Premier League Leeds 1-4 Arsenal
04 May 2003 Premier League Arsenal 2-3 Leeds
28 Sep 2002 Premier League Leeds 1-4 Arsenal
20 Jan 2002 Premier League Leeds 1-1 Arsenal
21 Aug 2001 Premier League Arsenal 1-2 Leeds
05 May 2001 Premier League Arsenal 2-1 Leeds
PREVIEW
Arsenal are big favourites to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup this evening, in a game that could see the first start for former Gunners hero Thierry Henry. The Frenchman signed a short-term deal last week and he’ll likely start on the bench.
At the same stage last year Leeds were just seconds away from securing another famous FA Cup scalp before Cesc Fabregas netted a late penalty. Leeds will be really up against it to even force a replay as the Gunners have been in excellent form at the Emirates this season. Arsene Wenger’s side have also made it past the third round in each of the last 15 seasons – a longer run than any other club.
Leeds are still in the Championship play-off mix, but a run of poor results at the end of the 2011 saw them fall of the pace somewhat. Simon Grayson’s side needed a 97th minute penalty to secure all three points against ten-man Burnley last time out and they’ve conceded five times in two matches.
The recent meetings between the two clubs suggest there could be another goal-fest on the cards. There have been an impressive 31 goals in the past seven meetings between these two clubs, at an average of 4.4 goals per game. Leeds have conceded 36 times already this season and have looked susceptible at the back in recent weeks, so I’d recommend backing there to be more than 2.5 goals at 1.51 on BETDAQ.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back over 2.5 goals at around 1.51: 6 points
Sunday’s Return: -5
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