MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal 7/19/2023 Free Picks, Predictions and Odds
On July 19, the 17th MLS All-Star game presented by Target will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The MLS All-Stars’ opponent will be Arsenal of the Premier League.
MLS has a 9-7 record in the All-Star game series and defeated Liga MX in back-to-back meetings. The All-Stars had trouble competing against European opposition, as seen by their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in 2016.
Unfortunately, Lionel Messi, who recently joined Inter Miami as a forward, will not be able to support the MLS All-Stars in their match against Arsenal. The Argentine superstar will play in the next League Cup, marking his MLS debut.
Wayne Rooney will be in charge of the MLS All-Star team this year. Rooney frequently faced off against Arsenal as a player. He is currently D.C. United’s head coach.
This time around, United is having a better season; Rooney’s team is currently tenth in the Eastern Conference standings. D.C. United has recorded eight victories, six ties, and ten losses. This season, they might advance to the playoffs.
The game will be the MLS All-Stars’ first outing since last August. In Minnesota, they defeated the Liga MX All-Stars by a score of two to one. Their last match was with a team from Europe; they fell to Diego Simone’s Atletico Madrid 3-0. The Premier League runner-up from the previous season is who the MLS All-Stars hope to shock. They have an outstanding playing roster.
Clash of Titans: A Battle for Supremacy
Since the end of their Premier League regular season, the Gunners have already played two friendlies, going 0-0-2 following two draws against Watford and Nürnberg.
However, Arsenal will be well prepared when they visit Washington, D.C., hoping that recently signed midfielder Declan Rice will debut. The Gunners have revealed their traveling lineup for the game: Gabriel Jesus, William Saliba, Martin Degaard, Bukayo Saka, and goalie Aaron Ramsdale.
MLS will rely on Hany Mukhtar, the current MLS MVP, Christian Benteke of D.C. United, and Dénis Bouanga of LAFC to lead the attack up front. However, stopping the Gunners’ assault, led by Saka and Jesus, will be the real task for MLS defenders like Jakob Glesnes, Ryan Hollingshead, Walker Zimmerman, José Martnez, and goalkeeper Roman Bürki.
During St.Louis City’s inaugural season, Bürki has been in excellent form, recording five clean sheets and 79 saves (the second-most in MLS). An MLS-low 16 goals have been allowed this season by Nashville SC, thanks to Zimmerman.
A free-flowing attacking display to amuse the crowd would generally be anticipated from an all-star exhibition. However, given the international stage, both teams should play aggressively. The MLS All-Stars won’t be able to defeat Arsenal in the end. The Gunners have elite players at every position, making them dangerous.
MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal 7/19/2023 Free Picks, Predictions and Odds
Unyielding Arsenal: Forging the Path to Triumph
After losing their first two preseason friendlies, Arteta and the Gunners are ready to play at full strength. After an outstanding Premier League season, Arsenal is back in the UEFA Champions League. In the battle for the Premier League championship, Arteta’s team nearly defeated Manchester City. With 26 victories in 38 games, the Londoners held the top spot in the EPL standings for most of the season. After years of underperformance, Arsenal was back to somewhere close to their prime last season.
The most recent game between Arsenal and Nurnberg ended in a tie. Ultimately, Germany and Nigeria drew 1-1, with Bukayo Saka’s early goal disallowed. Expect Arsenal to start strong and defeat the top MLS players by several goals.
Bukayo Saka’s Goal-Scoring Brilliance
One of the best young footballers in the world, Saka should have plenty of opportunity to display his incredible talent playing off the wing on this All-Star stage.
Arsenal vs. the MLS All-Stars. Watching how the class of 2023 performs against one of Europe’s top teams will be interesting. Arsenal will be challenging to defeat at Audi Field after a fantastic past 12 months. Take Arsenal to win both halves since the EPL team can be very powerful. Another MLS All-Stars vs. Arsenal prediction is a 1-0 victory for the Gunners. Arsenal 3, MLS 1 is the prediction.
MLS Starting Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
TV: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
MLS Odds: Arsenal -1
MLS Totals: 2.5
