Premier League
Arsenal - Manchester United
01/25/2026, 04:30 PM
Expected Goals
1.8
3.6
1.8
Model Probabilities
Match Result
Home Win
41%
Draw
32%
Away Win
27%
Goals
Over 1.5
89%
Over 2.5
74%
Over 3.5
48%
Double Chance
Home or Draw
73%
Away or Draw
59%
No Draw
68%
Both Score
Yes
72%
No
28%
Key Factors
- Home Strength vs. Away Weakness: Arsenal's outstanding home defense (0.36 goals conceded/game) meets Man United's vulnerable away defense (1.9 goals conceded/game)
- Current Form and Momentum: Arsenal is unbeaten in 5 games with a positive trend, while United's attack is stagnating according to data and they've won only one of their last 5 matches
- Historical Dominance: Arsenal has not lost any of the last 5 encounters against Manchester United, demonstrating clear psychological and tactical superiority in recent times
Risk Factors
- United's Offensive Potential: Despite a negative form trend, Manchester United averages more shots on target per game (6.6) than Arsenal (4.4), suggesting they have the firepower to trouble the defense
- Arsenal's Defensive Vulnerability: Although their home record is strong, Arsenal has conceded more goals on average in recent games (1.33) than their season average (0.61), indicating some potential vulnerability
Overview
A top Premier League clash is ahead as leaders Arsenal (1st place, 50 points) host Manchester United (5th place, 35 points) at the Emirates Stadium. The match takes place on January 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM. For Arsenal, it's about consolidating their lead at the top, while United aims to stay in touch with the top spots.
Form
Arsenal: WDWDW - 3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses
Manchester United: DDDLW - 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss
Arsenal is in a much more stable and unbeaten form, whereas Manchester United has recently struggled to win games. (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss)
Statistics
Arsenal has a stronger offense (averaging 1.82 goals per game) and a significantly more solid defense (0.64 goals conceded per game) than Manchester United (1.73 scored, 1.45 conceded). The difference is particularly stark in home vs. away games: Arsenal is a powerhouse at home, conceding only 0.36 goals per game, while United concedes an average of 1.9 goals away.
Head-to-Head
In the last 5 direct encounters, Arsenal has the clear upper hand with 3 wins and 2 draws; Manchester United has not won any. The goal difference is 6:2 in favor of Arsenal. The last meeting was won by Arsenal 1:0. Recent history speaks clearly for the home team.
Key Players
For Arsenal, Declan Rice is a key figure in midfield with a strong season rating of 7.44. Gabriel Jesus is showing rising form with 2 goals and 1 assist in his last 5 games. At Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes is the pivotal player, underlined by his 9 season assists and excellent form. Benjamin Sesko has scored 3 goals in his last 4 appearances.
Goalkeepers
The goalkeeper comparison clearly favors Arsenal. David Raya has already kept 11 clean sheets this season. Manchester United's Senne Lammens has only managed 3 clean sheets in the same period.
Influences
Arsenal enjoys a clear home advantage, supported by a record of 8 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 matches on a grass pitch at their own stadium. The Emirates Stadium's stats show entertaining games with an average of 2.6 goals and a 60% rate for 'Both teams to score'.