Arsenal begin their pre-season tour begins on Friday, as 2. Bundesliga side Nurnberg await the Gunners at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Germany.
Nurnberg are preparing for their fourth consecutive season of second-tier football after finishing eighth last season, failing to win any of their final five matches in league action.
They have made occasional appearances in the top flight over the past decade and will no doubt have their eyes on a promotion charge for the 2022-23 campain.
After securing a 2-0 victory at Viktoria Aschaffenburg, Robert Klauss’ side were humbled 3-0 by Bulgarian powerhouses Ludogorets before being shut out in another defeat to Austrian side WSG Tirol, so it has been no surprise to see Klauss welcome a number of new attackers to the club in the current transfer window.
Missing out on Champions League fooball after being in control for so long was a bitter disappointment for Arteta’s young crop, especially as North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur will now play in the top continental tier, with injuries to the likes of Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu derailing Arsenal’s top-four finish.
Technical director Edu has brought in four new faces to the club already, including pavilion signing and new number nine Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City.
The Gunners have already taken to the pitch in non-competitive actio this season and thrashed Ipswich Town 5-1, with Eddie Nketiah scoring a hat-trick on the day, and Arteta’s side will soon make a trip to the USA to meet Orlando City, Chelsea and Everton before the latest edition of the Emirates Cup against Sevilla.
Arsenal will once again be up first in the new Premier League season as they seek revenge on Crystal Palace for last season’s 3-0 thrashing at Selhurst Park, and also avoid a repeat of their opening-day 2-0 loss to Brentford last season.
Nurnberg vs Arsenal head to head
The two teams have not previously met in any competition and they will meet for the first time in a friendly game, as they are yet to meet in a competitive match.
Nurnberg latest home form
Nurnberg have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having won just two of their five most recent matches. They lost 2-1 to Schalke 04 in their last home game in the 2. Bundesliga. In their last five matches, they have scored nine goals and conceded nine.
Nurnberg 2-1 Hamburg 05/03/22
Nurnberg 1-1 Dynamo Dresden 20/03/22
Nurnberg 3-1 Darmstadt 09/04/22
Nurnberg 2-4 Sandhausen 24/04/22
Nurnberg 1-2 Schalke 04 15/05/22
Nurnberg latest away form
Nurnberg have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having won just one of their eight most recent matches. They lost 2-0 to WSG Tirol in their last away game in a friendly. In their lastt five matches, they have scored three goals and conceded nine.
St. Pauli 1-1 Nurnberg 29/04/22
Holstein Kiel 3-0 Nurnberg 08/05/22
Viktiria Aschaffenburg 0-2 Nurnberg 18/06/22
Ludogorets 3-0 Nurnberg 26/06/22
WSG Tirol 2-0 Nurnberg 03/07/22
Arsenal latest home form
Arsenal have recently been on a good run of form at home, as they have won each of their three most recent matches. They managed to defeat Everton 5-1 in their last home game in the Premier League. In their last five matches, they have scored 11 goals and conceded seven.
Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool 16/03/22
Arsenal 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion 09/04/22
Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United 23/04/22
Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United 08/05/22
Arsenal 5-1 Everton 22/05/22
Arsenal latest away form
Arsenal have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having lost each of their two most recent matches. They lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded nine.
Southampton 1-0 Arsenal 16/04/22
Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal 20/04/22
West Ham United 1-2 Arsenal 01/05/22
Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Arsenal 12/05/22
Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal 16/05/22
Nurnberg news
Goalkeeper Christian Mathenia missed out in the recent friendly loss to Tirol due to illness, but Klaus should otherwise have everyone fit and available for the showdown with the Gunners.
After releasing Kilian Fischer to Wolfsburg, captain Enrico Valentini and new arrival Jan Gyamerah will battle for the right-back spot.
Arsenal news
Arsenal have not officially confirmed the list of players to have travelled to Germany, but the likes of Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale are seemingly all absent following the international period.
New signings Jesus, Matt Turner and Marquinhos could make their debuts this week.
Prediction and Odds
Nurnberg’s new-look attack will be tested to the limit against Arteta’s side, even if the Gunners are far from full strength, and both managers are sure to shuffle the pack as the game goes on.
Arsenal were in free-scoring mode against Ipswich Town, and we can only back them for the win.
Odds: 1 2.88 X 2.05 2 2.15
Probable outcomes
Nurnberg 0-2 Arsenal
Nurnberg 1-2 Arsenal
Nurnberg 1-3 Arsenal
Nurnberg 1-4 Arsenal
Nurnberg 2-2 Arsenal
