Manchester United vs Arsenal Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th August 2025

Arsenal face a daunting first assignment in the Premier League when they visit the title favourites Manchester United on the opening day of the new campaign.

We are bound to see an exciting game this coming Sunday as both Manchester United and The Gunners are looking to add some much-needed points to their respective accounts.

The Red Devils only average a modest one goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored ten goals. They also conceded 14 for an average of 1.4 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring three times.

When it comes to goal-scoring The Gunners are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 17 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.7 goals per game. They conceded ten goals for an average of one a game, achieving a clean sheet in three of these matches.

Manchester United and Arsenal had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 5/2.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction

Manchester United Form

In their last three games, Manchester United lost 1-0 against Chelsea, got defeated 1-0 by Tottenham before winning 2-0 against Aston Villa. Manchester United claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Premier League. They also drew two and lost two, scored six goals and conceded six.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with Liverpool, before downing first Newcastle by 1-0, then Southampton in a 1-2 win. Arsenal claimed two wins against four draws and zero defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and ten scored.

We trust neither defence to be able to keep their opponent at bay, when Manchester United welcome Arsenal this coming Sunday. Goals should be flowing at both ends of the pitch.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Squads

Manchester United Squad

Amorim 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 (0/0), Tom Heaton (0/0), Ayden Heaven (0/0), Diego Leon (0/0), Diogo Dalot (0/0), Harry Amass (0/0), Harry Maguire (0/0), Leny Yoro (0/0), Lisandro Martinez (0/0), Luke Shaw (0/0), Matthijs de Ligt (0/0), Noussair Mazraoui (0/0), Tyler Fredricson (0/0), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Bruno Fernandes (0/0), Casemiro (0/0), Kobbie Mainoo (0/0), Manuel Ugarte (0/0), Mason Mount (0/0), Patrick Dorgu (0/0), Toby Collyer (0/0), Alejandro Garnacho (0/0), Amad (0/0), Antony (0/0), Benjamin Sesko (0/0), Bryan Mbeumo (0/0), Chido Obi-Martin (0/0), Jadon Sancho (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (0/0), Matheus Cunha (0/0), Rasmus Hoejlund (0/0).

Arsenal Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Arsenal players that the manager Mikel Arteta will choose from for the upcoming game:

David Raya (0/0), Karl Hein (0/0), Kepa Arrizabalaga (0/0), Ben White (0/0), Cristhian Mosquera (0/0), Gabriel (0/0), Jakub Kiwior (0/0), Jurrien Timber (0/0), Oleksandr Zinchenko (0/0), Riccardo Calafiori (0/0), William Saliba (0/0), Albert Sambi Lokonga (0/0), Christian Noergaard (0/0), Declan Rice (0/0), Ethan Nwaneri (0/0), Fabio Vieira (0/0), Leandro Trossard (0/0), Martin Oedegaard (0/0), Martin Zubimendi (0/0), Mikel Merino (0/0), Myles Lewis-Skelly (0/0), Noni Madueke (0/0), Bukayo Saka (0/0), Gabriel Jesus (0/0), Gabriel Martinelli (0/0), Kai Havertz (0/0), Reiss Nelson (0/0), Viktor Gyoekeres (0/0).

Manchester United vs Arsenal Team News

Manchester United could have as many as one players on the injured and absent list, when they face up to Arsenal this coming Sunday. Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Andre Onana and Antony can't be called up by the Manchester United-manager, with both serving a ban.

Manchester United are unable to field Antony on Sunday against Arsenal, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Arsenal face a list of four absentees from the squad ahead of their next match on Sunday against Manchester United. Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christian Noergaard, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard racked up too many penalty points and won't be in the Arsenal travelling party for their next match.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Lineups

Manchester United vs Arsenal H2H

It finished all square on when Manchester United last faced Arsenal. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 5/2. Arsenal seem to have a bit of a love affair with Manchester United, as they have beaten them six times in last ten encounters. The bookies have Arsenal to win this match at best price odds of 21/20.

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 10/11 with bookies.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Amad is the most prolific Premier League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Arsenal look to Leandro Trossard, hoping he can add to his current total of three Premier League goals in his latest games.

Manchester United won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Old Trafford. They drew three and lost two as well, while Arsenal won five of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost one. 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 six of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened seven times for Arsenal in their last 10 league games away from home.

Over 3.5 goals came out five times in the past ten encounters between Manchester United and Arsenal, with the former on an average of 1.1 goals a game. Arsenal scored 1.7 goals per game and both teams scored six times in this run. Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester United, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Arsenal, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.6 times goals per game.