Arsenal v Hull Betting Tips and Predictions

As the season comes to a close, Saturday afternoon brings us the showpiece of English football in the FA Cup final. Live on ITV at 5PM, here are some free football betting tips for you.

Similarly to last year, this weekend's clash isn't exactly the most glamorous cup final to ever grace the field at Wembley. Nevertheless, for fans of Arsenal and Hull it is a fantastic opportunity to end their seasons on a high after achieving their primary targets of Champions League qualification and avoiding relegation. Of course Arsene Wenger will also delighted at beating the drop to the Championshsip, but snatching the all important forth place from Everton must go down as a fine achievement, especially considering their alarming dip in form after Christmas and dreadful run of luck with injuries. The Gunners have in fact ended the season in excellent shape with five straight wins and only one goal conceded. The return of Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil is no coincidence to this. 

Steve Bruce's Hull have not closed out their league campaign in such style, losing heir last three games and only scoring one goal. Although they finished a credible 16th, a mere 37 points would have seen them relegated in many a season before. They also head into Saturday's clash without striking duo Shane Long and Nikita Jelavic who both find themselves cup tied. Although they did manage to score five times against Sheffield Untied in the semi final, one must not forget that The Blades currently ply their trade in League One.

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Browsing the early prices Arsenal are clear favourites at 1/2, so unless you're willing to bet Scrooge McDuck's fortune on Arsene Wenger's men, you're probably best served to look for value elsewhere. Coming in as 7/1 underdogs, Hull will be looking to call on some of their early season steel at the back if they are to pick up anything from the game. Up until the last couple of months, The Tigers actually had a healthy defensive record. One statistic that does go in their favour is that they have only lost one game in the league this year when they have scored first. However, that statistic is the same with their opponents. On average this season The Gunners score first 63% of the time and have won 20 of those 22 matches. Although the draw is well priced at 7/2 and could be an excellent bet if Hull score first, it's difficult to look past an Arsenal win. With this in mind, back the match to be a draw at half time and Arsenal winning at full time. Both teams have an identical 28% record this year for their matches being tied at half time, so you're getting good odds on this outcome at 16/5 with William Hill. 

Heading into the other markets, with Arsenal's fine defensive record of late and Hull's lack of striking options, I see The Gunners winning to nil as a reasonable shout. However, priced at only 5/4 it's a pretty lame bet for such a big game. Therefore, this leads me into to the correct score market. Based on the two previous encounters between the teams which ended 2-0 and 3-0 in favour of the North London side, back a 3-0 victory at 15/2 with Betfred knowing there is the added insurance of a refund in the event of a 1-1 draw. Furthermore, back an Arsenal win with Aaron Ramsey to score at 3/1 with William Hill. The Welshman has two goals in his last three appearances, one of those was against Hull a few weeks ago. 

Finally, after a mixed first year in English football, Mesut Ozil will be looking to get his paws on some silverware before he flies off to Brazil. The 42 million pound man has had his critics this term but has put in some exceptional performances, in particular against the lesser sides. Granted there are occasions he may plod around the pitch like he's shopping with the mrs, but given his potential for attacking contributions, he is very kindly priced at 8/1 with Betfred to be the man of the match. If he's in the mood on Saturday, this bet could be won in twenty minutes.

Arsenal v Hull Betting Tips

Draw HT Arsenal Full Time – Bet Here at 16/5 with William Hill

Arsenal to Win 3-0 – Bet Here at 15/2 with Betfred

Ramsey to Score and Win – Bet Here at 3/1 with William Hill

Mesut Ozil To Win MOTM – Bet Here at 8/1 with Betfred

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