The teams will be updated after the final line-ups are out.

Match details:

Europa League, 2022-23

Zurich vs. Arsenal

Letzigrund, Zurich

Date. September 08, 2022

Kick-off: 10:15 pm IST

Preview:

Zurich will square off against Arsenal in the upcoming round 1, Group A game of the UEFA Europa League at Letzigrund, Zurich in Switzerland. In the last Super League encounter, Zurich faced a 2-1 defeat against FC Lugano. On the other hand, Arsenal also faced an embarrassing 3-1 defeat against Manchester United in the last Premier League encounter.

After examining the recent form and statistics of these two sides, away side Arsenal are the clear favorites to secure a win in the encounter but we can expect goals from both ends of the pitch.

Probable starting line-up:

Zurich(3-4-1-2):

Yanick Brecher, Fidan Aliti, Becir Omeragic, Mirlind Kryeziu, Nikola Boranijasevic, Blerim Dzemaili, Ole Selnaes, Cheick Oumar Conde, Adrian Guerrero, Tosin Aiyegun, Fabian Rohner

Arsenal(4-2-3-1):

Matt Turner, Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Magalhaes, Rob Holding, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Granit Xhaka, Fabio Vieira, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah

Top picks:

Gabriel Martinelli: Arsenals forward has scored 3 goals in the Premier League this season. He has an average of 3.3 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 85. He is a clear choice for captaincy in this encounter.

Bukayo Saka: Arsenals midfielder has scored a goal along with 2 assists in the Premier League this season. He has an average of 2.3 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 85. He is a differential pick for captaincy in your small league fantasy teams.

Tosin Aiyegun: Zurichs forward has scored a goal in the Super League this season. He has an average of 2.3 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 77. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Fabian Rohner: Zurichs midfielder has scored a goal in the Super League this season. He has an average of 1.6 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 71. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Choices for captain and vice-captain:

Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Tosin Aiyegun, Fabian Rohner

Score prediction for the Small League:

Zurich(1-3)Arsenal

Team Combination:

Preferable contest: Head to Head, Small league up to 10 members.

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