Arsenal begins their pre-season friendly for the 2021-22 campaign as they travel to Scotland to take on Hibernian. The match schedules for Tuesday at Easter Road, with kickoff at 8 pm.
The Gunners are building momentum ahead of their new season with a clash against Brentford on August 13. On the other hand, Hibernian already played three games during the pre-season, with a spot in the Europa League conference league.
Hibernian already hit the ground running in the pre-season friendlies this summer ahead of the Europa League conference league action on July 21. It started with an impressive 5-3 win over Civil Strollers on July 2.
Moreover, it followed with a 1-0 defeat to Accrington Stanley on July 6. However, they enter the friendly on the back of a 1-1 draw to Championship side Stoke City on Tuesday.
The Gunners ended their troubled 2020-2021 campaign with a 2-0 win over Brighton. It was a strong end to their campaign, having won their last five league matches last season to finish eighth in the league.
Furthermore, the summer transfer window remains open, with Arteta making one signing of youngster Nuno Tavares. In addition, the deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga looks set. However, there are still new additions needed in midfield and a right-back first option. The side has friendlies against Chelsea and Tottenham ahead of the trip to Brentford.
Hibernian vs Arsenal Head to Head
Both sides are yet to clash against each other, and this marks their first time. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Stoke City 1-1 Hibernian
- Civil Service 3-5 Hibernian
- Johnstone 1-0 Hibernian
- Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
- Aberdeen 0-1 Hibernian
Away
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
- Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal
- Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-1 West Brom
- Arsenal 0-0 Villarreal
Hibernian Team News
Injury contenders at the camp include Paul Hanlon and Paul McGinn after picking up in their friendly against Stoke City. In addition, Sean Mackie is also another missing figure. New faces in contention for a start include Ryan Porteous and Darren McGregor.
Arsenal Team News
Granit Xhaka, Kieran Tierney, Bernd Leno and Bukayo Saka are unavailable for selection after the Euro 2020 campaign. Lucas Torreira is on holiday after a Copa America campaign. Sead Kolisinac is available for selection after a loan move to Schalke. Youngsters Miguel Azeez and Omar Rekik are available.
Prediction and Odds
Arteta has the advantage of a strong starting XI to choose from, but Hibernian will surely pose a challenge.
- Arsenal Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Aubameyang to Score
