Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 Prediction 18.12.2023

• Competition: England &— Premier League 2
• Date: Tuesday, 18th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CET
• Venue: Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground (Sunderland)

The Arsenal Under-21s will strive to break their three-match winless streak as they visit the Sunderland Under-21s at the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground this Tuesday evening.

After a quiet start to the season, Scottish manager Graeme Murty is now basking in the glory as he watches his team escalate their performance in recent weeks, instilling hope that his squad might unsettle the team from North London. Even though they had difficulty mastering Tottenham U21 in the Premier League Cup, suffering defeats in both group games with a cumulative score of 3-7, the Black Cats managed to secure wins in the remaining five matches. Three of these victories were part of the domestic league, propelling them to the ninth position, merely three points adrift of Tuesday’s opponents.

Arsenal U21 enters the Premier League 2’s ninth round with slightly shaky confidence, having not won any of their three consecutive matches across all competitions (D1, L2). Their journey in the EFL Trophy was short-lived; despite successfully advancing to the knockout stage with a second-place finish in Group 15, they were eliminated in the first round, suffering a 0-3 defeat to League One team, Peterborough. Now, coach Mehmet Ali’s team must recover quickly from these disappointing results to continue advancing in the league table, where they currently hold the fourth position with 17 points.

Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 Betting Tips: Over 2.5

The anticipation is building as the two teams gear up for their first faceoff in a decade, with hopes high for an event as thrilling as Sunderland’s resounding 5-1 victory in their first encounter. Recently, Sunderland’s home ground has transformed into a hotspot for impressive performances, showcasing a lethal combination of potent attack and weak defense, resulting in a staggering average of seven goals in the recent three domestic league games. Next, they face Arsenal U21, who are showing significant weaknesses in their defense, with their attack unable to compensate for the gaps, as shown by their record of letting in three or more goals in each of their last four consecutive competitive games. Prepare for a real goal bonanza as neither team seems interested in strengthening their defense, setting us up for a goal-filled match with at least three goals expected.