Both teams are in disappointing form but the pressure is on the Gunners to pick up three points this week
Arsenal hope to get rescue their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League when they visit Southampton on Saturday.
The Gunners have lost two games in a row to fall three points behind Tottenham in the race for a top-four finish.
They will fancy their chances of securing three points this week, however, as they meet a Saints side with just one point from the last five matches.
Southampton vs Arsenal latest odds
Arsenal are the favourites to win the Premier League match, with bet365 pricing them at 10/11 (1.91).
Southampton are the outsiders at 14/5 (1.91) to get the win, while the draw is priced at 11/4 (3.75).
Southampton vs Arsenal first goalscorer
Alexandre Lacazette is the favourite to open the scoring at 9/2 (5.5), while team-mate Eddie Nketiah is available at 11/2 (6.5).
At 15/2 (8.5), Armando Broja is the lowest-priced Southampton player to break the deadlock against the Gunners.
Southampton vs Arsenal preview
Thomas Partey is unavailable as he looks set to miss the rest of the season, while Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Mikel Arteta’s men are in need of three points to keep their hopes of finishing in the top four alive.
They have won just one of their last four matches, allowing in-form Tottenham to overtake them and slot into fourth place.
Southampton have little to play for this season, but their disappointing recent run of results has seen them drop down towards the relegation zone.
They are now 12 points above third-bottom Burnley with seven games left to play, so they are not in real danger of falling into a relegation scrap at this stage.
Southampon vs Arsenal tips and predictions
Both teams have had a tough time defensively of late, so backing both teams to score at 3/4 (1.75) in this match and looks a smart bet.