Arsenal vs Zurich Prediction: The visitors retain their chances of making the playoffs

Arsenal will face Zurich at home in the final round of the Europa League group stage. The Canaries aren't yet guaranteed victory in Group A, while the visitors are still in contention for third place and the right to play in the Conference League play-offs.

They suffered their first defeat in the Europa League group stage in the fifth leg. At the Philips Stadium, the London side didn't perform at their best against PSV (0:2). Arsenal remains in Group A's table with 12 points, but they have a two-point lead over Eindhoven. Last week, they rehabilitated themselves in the EPL by beating Nottingham Forest 5:0.

The Swiss club has the exact opposite situation. While Arsenal has had four wins in the first four rounds, Zurich has had only one defeat. In the fifth round, the Swiss managed to pick up their first win. In the home fixtures, Zurich got the better of Norway's Bodo/Glimt (2:1). They sit last in Group A with three points.

The visitors' main problem is their defensive play. Zurich has conceded 15 goals in five games in the Europa League group stage, the worst figure of any team. The upcoming game also promises to be a head-to-head affair: the Canaries need a win to win Group A, while the Swiss side will try to take the points and climb up to the third place. The visitors retain their chances of making the Conference League playoffs.

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