Manchester United vs Arsenal Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 12th May 2024

Arsenal go up against Manchester United on Sunday for a Premier League meeting at Old Trafford.

Arsenal enjoy the view from the top of the table with 83 points after 36 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Manchester United find themselves positioned as number 8 in the Premier League with 54 points following 35 rounds.

Although Manchester United are behind Arsenal in the table by double digits, beating the league leaders in the Premier League would be huge for the hosts.

Manchester United scored an average of 1.7 goals in ten matches or a total of 17 while allowing 21 goals against. This is an average of 2.1 goals against per match with one clean sheets along the way.

The Gunners are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 26 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 2.6 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of five goals, and while Arsenal claimed seven clean sheets, they conceded an average of 0.5 goals per match.

Arsenal got the better of The Red Devils in the last two h2h meetings, winning by 3-1 and 3-2, respectively.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction

Manchester United Form

They came away from their last three matches with four points, as Manchester United beat Sheffield United 4-2, followed by a 1-1 draw against Burnley. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace. Manchester United won three of their previous six matches at Old Trafford in the Premier League. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 13 goals to seven against.

They were hoping to book a ticket for a European competition, but as the season nears it end, The Red Devils look to be drawing a blank this season.

Arsenal Form

In their last three matches, Arsenal first beat Chelsea 5-0, then Tottenham by 2-3 and finally Bournemouth by 3-0. Arsenal picked up five wins from a possible six on their recent travels in the Premier League, while scoring 19 and conceding two goals. They also drew once but remained without defeat.

Arsenal should be able to strut their stuff against Manchester United, but the latter will attempt to keep things tight. They want to avoid getting pummelled in front of their home crowd at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have taken 16 points from their last 16 games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. They won four of these matches with a scoreline of 21 goals to 31. Arsenal earned nine wins and 31 points in their last 16 games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. They scored 37 and conceded 16 goals in these. Manchester United are looking at a record of 16 wins, six draws and 13 defeats in the Premier League this season. Arsenal enjoy a record of 26 wins, five draws and five defeats in the Premier League.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Squads

Manchester United Squad

ten Hag will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Arsenal from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/35), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/19), Diogo Dalot (1/33), Harry Maguire (2/22), Jonny Evans (0/20), Lisandro Martinez (0/9), Luke Shaw (0/12), Raphael Varane (1/21), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (1/19), Willy Kambwala (0/7), Bruno Fernandes (10/33), Casemiro (1/22), Christian Eriksen (1/19), Kobbie Mainoo (2/21), Mason Mount (1/14), Omari Forson (0/3), Scott McTominay (7/29), Sofyan Amrabat (0/18), Alejandro Garnacho (7/33), Amad Diallo (0/6), Anthony Martial (1/13), Antony (1/28), Marcus Rashford (7/31), Rasmus Hoejlund (8/27), Shola Shoretire (0/0).

Arsenal Squad

Here is the full team squad of Arsenal. The 42 year-old Mikel Arteta will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Aaron Ramsdale (0/6), David Raya (0/30), James Hillson (0/0), Karl Hein (0/0), Ben White (4/35), Cedric Soares (0/3), Gabriel (4/34), Jakub Kiwior (1/19), Jurrien Timber (0/1), Oleksandr Zinchenko (1/26), Takehiro Tomiyasu (1/20), William Saliba (2/36), Declan Rice (7/36), Emile Smith Rowe (0/12), Fabio Vieira (1/11), Jorginho (0/23), Kai Havertz (12/35), Martin Oedegaard (8/33), Mohamed Elneny (0/3), Thomas Partey (0/12), Bukayo Saka (16/34), Edward Nketiah (5/27), Gabriel Jesus (4/25), Gabriel Martinelli (6/33), Leandro Trossard (11/32), Reiss Nelson (0/15).

Manchester United vs Arsenal Team News

The injured and absent list looks to be stretched wide for Manchester United, as they prepare to meet Arsenal, since seven could be missing. There is no need for Andre Onana to show up in the Manchester United dressing room, as he is suspended.

Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, Antony and Tyrell Malacia are all absent from the Manchester United squad that faces Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Worst-case scenario, Arsenal have a total of six players out for their next match.

Names like Emile Smith Rowe, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Manchester United.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Lineups

Manchester United vs Arsenal H2H

Arsenal beat The Red Devils twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 3-1 and 3-2, respectively. All in all, Arsenal have a fine reading on Manchester United in previous seasons with a 6-2-2 advantage going into this match. The bookies have Arsenal to win this match at best price odds of 2/5.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Manchester United and Arsenal. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 11/5 with bookies.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Leandro Trossard scored four goals in six Premier League games for Arsenal. This took his total for the season up to 11 goals scored in Premier League. Bruno Fernandes is the man to point out for the home side, scoring six times in six Premier League outings.

Manchester United claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Arsenal won seven, drew one and lost two of their last 10 games away. Goals are usually flowing for Manchester United on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in seven of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened two times for Arsenal in their last 10 league games away from home.

Both teams to score was a winning bet six times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals, while at least four goals happened five times. Manchester United managed an average of 1.1 goals, while Arsenal averaged 1.8 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Manchester United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Arsenal, who managed to score two times in those matches.