Nuremberg vs Arsenal predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Thursday at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. A year ago these two teams played an eight-goal spectacular clash. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Nuremberg vs Arsenal Predictions
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A High-octane Rematch: Nuremberg vs Arsenal Pre-season Friendly Preview
Key Stats
– Nuremberg ended the 2022-23 season in 14th place in the 2. Bundesliga, just five points clear of the relegation playoffs.
– Arsenal scored an average of 2.3 goals per game in the last Premier League season, showing their offensive prowess.
As the month mark surpasses the 12-month period since the thrilling eight-goal spectacle, Nuremberg and Arsenal are ready to square off once more in an enthralling friendly match-up at the Max-Morlock-Stadion on Thursday. The latest skirmish in the friendly fixtures has seen both teams display commendable performances, with Nuremberg yet to taste defeat in their initial trio of pre-season outings, and Arsenal recently securing a 1-1 stalemate with Watford at London Colney.
A Closer Look at Nuremberg
A former powerhouse of German football with nine championships under their belt from 1920 to 1968, Nuremberg have found themselves toiling in the 2. Bundesliga for the last four years following a swift relegation after their brief stint in the top-tier during the 2018-19 season. Their attempts to claw back to the Bundesliga’s elite stage have been met with disheartening setbacks, ending the 2022-23 season languishing in the 14th spot, merely five points ahead of Arminia Bielefeld at the brink of the relegation playoffs.
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Despite this setback, Der Ruhmreiche managed to end their final four league games of the season on a high note, concluding their campaign with a morale-boosting 1-0 victory against Paderborn. The managerial baton has now been handed over to Cristian Fiel, former assistant of Dieter Hecking, who has taken charge and commenced his tenure on a positive note, boasting two wins and a draw from their initial trio of pre-season contests.
With the encounter against Arsenal set to be Nuremberg’s last pre-season fixture before a two-week hiatus ahead of the 2023-24 2. Bundesliga season, the squad is geared up to replicate last year’s exhilarating clash.
Arsenal’s Race to Redemption
On the opposite side, the football fraternity couldn’t resist assigning Arsenal the moniker of ‘bottlers’ last season. Despite spending an extensive 248 days at the Premier League’s zenith, they eventually conceded to Manchester City’s dominance following a catastrophic end-of-season collapse.
This unfortunate series of events saw the Gunners set a new undesirable record for the longest duration spent at the top of the table without seizing the title. However, Arteta’s side managed to overcome these hurdles to clinch the second position, marking their best Premier League finish since the 2015-16 season. This remarkable achievement, driven by Arteta’s relentless efforts, will see the Champions League anthem reverberate inside the Emirates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
The squad has also been seen battling it out this summer at London Colney against Watford. The game saw Ismael Kone put Watford ahead before Marquinhos levelled the score for Arsenal. The team is preparing to take off to the United States for high-profile clashes against the MLS All-Stars, Manchester United, and Barcelona, followed by the Emirates Cup against Monaco.
The High-Stakes Encounter
Drawing on the intense competition that characterised their last meeting in Germany, where Arsenal managed to reverse a 2-0 deficit into a thrilling 5-3 victory, the upcoming encounter promises to deliver high levels of action and excitement. The Gunners’ previous win was driven by Gabriel Jesus’s double, a pair of own goals, and a notable Mohamed Elneny wonder goal.
This time around, the firepower that both teams bring to the table is impressive. Arsenal’s bench boasts a strong line-up of players including the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Elneny, while Nuremberg’s team sheet also carries weight, with new loan signing Daichi Hayashi from Sint-Truiden and Kanji Okunuki, another Japanese addition to the squad.
The Predictions and Reasoning
Given the history and the current form of both teams, we predict that the game will be, once again, a high-scoring encounter with over 4.5 goals. This expectation is derived from the previous encounter between the two teams, which witnessed an eight-goal spectacle, and Arsenal’s attacking prowess, which has seen them score an average of 2.3 goals per game in the Premier League last season.
We also predict a final scoreline of 4-1 in favour of Arsenal. This is based on the combination of Arsenal’s offensive proficiency and Nuremberg’s vulnerability at the back, given they conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game in the previous 2. Bundesliga season, in addition to be significantly weaker than the Gunners when it comes to quality.
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