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Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction – Premier League

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Here you will find the foremost prediction for Manchester United vs Arsenal from the Premier League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our comprehensive analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their latest matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Manchester United and Arsenal.

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Manchester United

  • 17 August 2025 – 15::30
  • Premier League

  • 2025/2026

  • Normal Time – Round 1

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Arsenal


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Manchester United and Arsenal

The best prediction for Manchester United vs Arsenal in the Premier League is that both teams will score. While a closely contested match is anticipated, Manchester United has displayed some defensive weaknesses that Arsenal can exploit. It is worth noting that the “both teams to score” market has been a winner in the last two encounters between these clubs.

Match preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United and Arsenal face off at Old Trafford in the Premier League’s opening round. Historically, the record of direct confrontations indicates a balance, with 1 draw and 2 victories for each side in their last 5 meetings. The most recent clash at this venue was on 09‑03-2025, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Goals came from Bruno Fernandes (45’ for Manchester United) and Declan Rice (74’ for Arsenal). The home advantage may play a significant role, as Arsenal tends to have marked differences in their home and away performances.

Team analysis: Manchester United

This match marks Manchester United’s first appearance in this season’s league after finishing the previous campaign in 15th place. The team is less reliant on home advantage, as evidenced by a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses while playing away, scoring 20 goals and conceding 19. At home, they registered 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 22 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last outing, a friendly, they drew 1-1 with Fiorentina at home. Over the last 10 matches at home, Manchester United has recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. Defensive resilience has been a concern, with goals conceded in 7 of their last 10 matches. There’s a tendency for high-scoring games at home, as 28 of their last 31 matches have resulted in over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 9 times and managed to turn the match around only once. Notably, they scored 12 of their 28 goals in their last 20 home games during the crucial final minutes (76’–90’).

The Manchester United team heads into this match after a penalty shootout victory over Fiorentina in a friendly. The team typically adopts a 3-4-3 formation, favouring a direct play style that focuses on set pieces and rapid transitions. Key attacking players include Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Mason Mount, with Bruno Fernandes taking on the role of playmaker and chief passer. André Onana and Lisandro Martínez are both sidelined due to injury.

Team analysis: Arsenal

The visiting side is making their debut this season after finishing the previous campaign in 2nd place. Interestingly, Arsenal has been stronger away than at home, achieving 8 wins, 5 draws, and only 2 losses on the road in their last 30 matches. They contrast that with 8 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses at home. They come into this match fresh from a decisive 3-0 home victory against Athletic Bilbao. In their last 10 competitive matches, Arsenal secured 5 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss, maintaining a solid goal-scoring record as they found the net in 9 of those games. In 15 matches, they only turned the score around once in the 6 encounters where they conceded the first goal.

Arsenal approaches this match off the back of that 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, with goals coming from Viktor Gyökeres, Bukayo Saka, and Kai Havertz. The team generally employs a 4-3-3 formation, facilitating quick transitions, particularly along the flanks. In this setup, the key attacking trio consists of Viktor Gyökeres, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli. They primarily build their attacks through the right wing, utilising the depth offered by Jurrien Timber. Gabriel Jesus remains unavailable due to injury.

The best prediction for Manchester United vs Arsenal

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (bet for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (bet for live, double or treble bet)
Both teams to score (riskier prediction)

Do both teams score? Yes

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