• Written by Michael Knight
• Categories Betting, Europa League, Football

Valencia v Arsenal Betting Odds: Europa League Match Preview and Latest News

The Spanish side hosts the Premier League giants for the return leg of the Europa League semifinal.

VALENCIA  LATEST NEWS
The Bats made a good performance in the first leg, despite the 3-1 away defeat against Arsenal.

Defensively the mistakes were vital and now Marcelino’s side has to play to the maximum to have the chance progressing to the final.

In La Liga a 6-2 away win against Huesca gives Valencia the hope of finishing in the Champions League places. It sits in 5th place and three points behind Getafe.

Unbeaten at home for 20 (15 wins, 5 draws) consecutive games in all competitions, the last defeat was back on 28 April.

Midfielder Kondogbia and winger Cheryshev are again missing from the squad due to injuries.

ARSENAL LATEST NEWS
The Gunners took advantage to the final with the win in the first leg. Now they have to score and make sure their place in the final of the Europa League.

In the Premier League, a 1-1 home draw against Brighton blows their hope of finishing in the top four. Now the only way to play in the Champions League next season is lifting the trophy in the final.

Arsenal has never lost a European tie, having won the first leg by two or more goals, progressing from all 27 previously.

Defender Bellerin and midfielder Ramsey remain on the sidelines through injury problems.

VALENCIA V ARSENAL MATCH ODDS*
Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 1.90 – 4.00 – 4.00
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 2.37 (Under) – 1.57 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 1.40 (Valencia) – 2.75 (Arsenal)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.53 (Yes) –  2.37 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 2.40 – 2.40 – 4.00
• A Penalty in the match:  3.20 (Yes) – 1.36 (No)
• Aubameyang Anytime Scorer: 2.05
• *bet365 odds as offered at 09/05, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Goncalo Guedes is in top form, as the winger is the most creative player in the Valencia squad. He scores and assists goals, helping Valencia to maintain the momentum is both La Liga and Europa League.

Aubameyang is the main man to watch, as the Arsenal striker is a prolific goalscorer. He will make it hard for the host’s defense, as his speed and runnings will certainly cause many problems.