Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

There is no doubting the standout fixture in the Premier League this weekend, with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal set to face off in the North London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Both sides will come into the game looking to bounce back from disappointing results before the international break, with Spurs losing away at Newcastle and Arsenal being held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at home after having Declan Rice sent off.

Rice will miss this game as a result of that red card, while captain Martin Odegaard is also a major doubt due to the ankle injury he picked up during the international break, which means the Gunners could be without two key figures for this huge clash with their rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal betting picks and predictions

Over 3.5 goals (+137)

While some big games fail to live up to their billing, that is not usually the case in the North London derby, with both of last season's meetings providing plenty of entertainment.

In last September's clash at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal twice led before having to settle for a 2-2 draw, while at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April they almost surrendered a three-goal lead but were able to hold on for a 3-2 success.

That made it back-to-back wins for Mikel Arteta's side at the home of their fierce rivals, but they have never won three away games in a row against Spurs in the Premier League era and their hopes of doing so on Sunday have been hit by Rice's absence and the potential unavailability of Odegaard.

That makes backing the Arsenal win with any confidence more difficult, but one thing that should be guaranteed in this game is goals, with four or more being scored across four of the last six meetings.

Spurs have scored in all three of their league games to date this term and they put four past Everton in their last home fixture, but they play an open brand of football under Ange Postecoglou and their cleansheet against the Toffees is one of only two they have kept across their last 14 Premier League games.

Arsenal scored 91 goals in the top flight last season - only champions Manchester City managed more - and they are capable of breaching Spurs' defense on multiple occasions. However, without key players such as Rice, the Gunners are also susceptible to conceding.

Thomas Partey to be booked (+187)

With Rice definitely sidelined and Odegaard considered a major doubt, Arsenal's midfield is expected to have an unfamiliar look about it on Sunday, with Thomas Partey likely to be their only regular starter in the middle of the park.

That may put extra pressure on the Ghana international to deliver a big performance and that could lead to him firing into more challenges than normal.

Partey is no stranger to feeling the wrath of a referee, as he was booked against Brighton last time out and received three yellow cards across just nine Premier League starts last season, including one on his last visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With extra defensive responsibilities on his shoulders in the absence of Rice, Partey may be more susceptible than normal to picking up a yellow card.

Heung-min Son to score anytime (+187)

Whether he plays through the middle or out wide, Heung-min Son is likely to be Tottenham's main goal threat on Sunday and he certainly enjoys facing Arsenal.

The South Korea international has netted eight times against the Gunners across his career and only three players, Harry Kane, Emmanuel Adebayor and Robert Pires, have scored more North London derby goals in the Premier League era.

That tally was enhanced significantly in last season's derby clashes, as Son struck three times across the two games, including a penalty in April's 3-2 defeat, and the likelihood of him taking a spot kick on Sunday, should Spurs receive one, boosts his claims of getting on the scoresheet further.

Son struck twice in Tottenham's opening home match of the season against Everton and, given his record against Arsenal, he could easily find the back of the net in this one as well.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal odds

Tottenham Hotspur	+200
Tie	+250
Arsenal	+130

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Heung-min Son (Tottenham)	+187
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)	+210
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)	+210
Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)	+210
Kai Havertz (Arsenal)	+240
Raheem Sterling (Arsenal)	+240

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