It’s been the perfect start to Arsenal’s Europa League campaign following a short and unexpected absence from the competition. Mikel Arteta’s side failed to qualify for Europe for the first time in more than 20 years two seasons ago, but now they are looking to go all the way in order to boost their Champions League hopes.
The Gunners have won both of their games in Group A so far and have the chance to make it three out of three tonight when they take on Bodo/Glimt for the second time in the space of a week. Arsenal came out comfortable 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture at the Emirates Stadium, with Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira all getting on the scoresheet.
It will be a slightly different test for Arsenal tonight, however, as they play their first-ever fixture inside the Arctic Circle whilst also taking to an artificial surface. Despite the rather unfamiliar surroundings set to come their way, ABC News’ FiveThirtyEight, which uses an algorithm to predict teams’ chances in various sports fixtures, believes the north London side will get the job done.
