Arsenal come into this match having been a bit inconsistent lately. They have won some, lost some, and drawn one of their last five games, so they are not in terrible shape, but they are not riding a wave of dominant form either. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been struggling more clearly. They have lost three of their last five matches, including two heavy defeats, so they are definitely going through a rough patch. When these two teams met last season, the games were very tight and full of goals. Real Madrid won one game with a score of 3-0, while Arsenal won the other 2-1. This suggests that when they face off, things can go either way and goals are likely. Given that Arsenal are in better shape and playing at home, while Real Madrid are clearly out of sorts, this looks like a close match, but with Arsenal holding a slight edge to avoid defeat. A draw seems like a very possible outcome, but a narrow Arsenal win would not be a surprise.