Preview
- Tournament: EFL Cup
- Date: Sunday, Sep 25
- Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, England
Bolton United will travel to Arsenal in their first game of the 2024/25 EFL Cup season at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will aim to continue their unbeaten run in the domestic competitions and secure the crucial three points.
Hosts Arsenal are one of the best teams in the Premier League and have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign. Mikel Arteta’s men are unbeaten across all competitions and recently played out a 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday. This home game will be Arsenal’s first meeting with the Trotters in over 12 years.
Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers had a sluggish start to the new campaign as they are languishing 18th in the league standings, only a few points above the relegation zone. They will find it a difficult task to find the back of the net against a strong side like Arsenal.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal would be without their captain Martin Odegaard who’s dealing with an ankle injury. The Norwegian will join the likes of Mikel Merino (shoulder), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) in the treatment room. Leandro Trossard will remain suspended for this tie.
Bolton Team News
As for Bolton Wanderers, they will be without Jordi Osei-Tutu who remains out with an ankle injury. Victor Adeboyejo will be pushing for a starting role in this crucial cup game on Wednesday night. There are no further injury concerns for the visiting side.
Arsenal vs Bolton Predicted Lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Neto
Defenders: White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber
Midfielders: Jorginho, Partey, Havertz
Forwards: Sterling, Jesus, Martinelli
Bolton predicted lineup: (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Baxter
Defenders: Forino-Joseph, Santos, Toal
Midfielders: Dacres-Cogley, Sheehan, Thomason, Matete, Schon
Forwards: Adeboyejo, Charles
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 133 times in the past, with Arsenal winning 58 of those games. Bolton have won only 39 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 36 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
Date | Match | Competition |
February 01, 2012 | Bolton 0-0 Arsenal | Premier League |
October 25, 2011 | Arsenal 2-1 Bolton | League Cup |
September 24, 2011 | Arsenal 3-0 Bolton | Premier League |
April 24, 2011 | Bolton 2-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
September 11, 2010 | Arsenal 4-1 Bolton | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Bolton
Raheem Sterling (Arsenal)
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling joined Arsenal in a shocking move on the final day of the summer transfer window and has made two appearances for the North London giants. He missed out on the previous tie against his former club Man City but is expected to play a leading role in this cup tie.
Dion Charles (Bolton)
Hattrick hero Dion Charles netted three goals in the first half in Bolton’s 5-2 win over Reading in League One. The Northern Ireland striker scored his 54th goal for the Trotters in 128 appearances and has also got on the scoresheet against Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury.
Arsenal vs Bolton Prediction
The Gunners have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign both in domestic and European competitions. Last season, they reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup and were eventually knocked out by West Ham United. They are coming off a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Manchester City in their last game and will be aiming to improve on their recent poor record in the EFL Cup.
As for Bolton, they have started the season on a low and are coming off a 5-2 win over Reading from their last game in League One. Ian Evatt’s side have mustered only seven points from their opening six fixtures and are languishing in the relegation zone. Before Reading, the Trotters failed to score in their four previous league outings.
Predicted Score: Arsenal 3-0 Bolton
Where to Watch Arsenal vs Bolton Live?
Country | Where to watch |
USA | Paramount+ |
UK | Sky Sports |
India | FanCode |
FAQs
Q. When is Arsenal vs Bolton?
The Arsenal vs Bolton game will be played on 25th September at Emirates Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Arsenal vs Bolton live for free?
The game between Arsenal and Bolton can be watched on Fubo, and Paramount+.
Q. What is the predicted score in Arsenal vs Bolton?
The predicted score for Arsenal vs Bolton is 3-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Arsenal vs Bolton?
Both Arsenal and Bolton played 133 games. Arsenal recorded 58 wins, Bolton managed 39 whereas the 36 other games ended in a draw.