Manchester United vs Arsenal Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Manchester United vs Arsenal Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: Aug 17, 2025 | Old Trafford | Premier League | 16:30 GMT

Manchester United open their campaign with a blockbuster clash against Arsenal, determined to banish memories of last season’s dismal 15th-place finish. The Gunners, meanwhile, will see Old Trafford as the perfect stage to launch their title charge, eager to turn last year’s near-miss into long-awaited glory.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals and BTTS at 1.86 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Predicted XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbuemo, Cunha; Sesko

Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Manchester United and Arsenal Current League Standings

As the curtain rises on the new season, both sides have the perfect chance to claim their first points and send a statement to the rest of the league. Arsenal, runners-up to Liverpool yet again last term, will be desperate to go one better, while Manchester United are looking to bounce back from the worst campaign in their history, finishing 15th. For now, the table mirrors those standings — Arsenal top and United 14th — though only thanks to alphabetical order.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Timeline

This fixture remains one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, pitting two historic powerhouses against each other in a clash steeped in drama and tradition. Once a battle for domestic supremacy, the balance has shifted since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, with Arsenal enjoying the upper hand in recent years.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

09.03.25 Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal

12.01.25 Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd

04.12.24 Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd

28.07.24 Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd

12.05.24 Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal

Recent history tells the story — Arsenal have had the edge in this fixture, winning three and drawing two of the last five encounters. Manchester United, winless against the Gunners since 2023, will be desperate to break a six-match drought and reclaim bragging rights.

Manchester United vs Arseanl Matches Analysis

Manchester United Last 5 Matches:

Man Utd 1-1 Fiorentina (W on Pens)

Man Utd 2-2 Everton

Man Utd 4-1 Bournemouth

Man Utd 2-1 West Ham

Man Utd 0-0 Leeds

Manchester United head into the new campaign buoyed by a strong pre-season, a welcome boost to confidence after last year’s nightmare. Three wins and two draws from their last five outings — four of them against Premier League opposition — provide a solid platform as they prepare to take on title hopefuls Arsenal this Sunday.

Arsenal Last 5 Matches:

Arsenal 3-0 Athletic

Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal

Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham

Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle

Arsenal 1-0 Milan

Arsenal’s pre-season form has been a mixed bag — three wins and two defeats — but friendly results rarely tell the full story, serving more as a chance to build fitness, experiment with tactics, and bed in new signings. Despite the patchy run, the Gunners will still head into this weekend’s clash with Manchester United as clear favourites.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in Over 2.5 goals and BTTS. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Manchester United vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals and BTTS @ 1.86 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Over 2.5 goals and BTTS in this fixture. Both teams have had high-scoring games in pre-season, and the head-to-head record justifies confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – The United captain remains the heartbeat of Ruben Amorim’s midfield. His vision, passing range, and knack for producing moments of magic in big games will be crucial if United are to unlock Arsenal’s disciplined back line.

Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) – The summer signing brings pace, power, and a ruthless eye for goal. Standing at 6’5”, Sesko offers a major aerial threat but is just as dangerous making runs in behind. His battle with Saliba and Gabriel could shape the outcome.

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) – Arsenal’s skipper is the creative heartbeat, dictating the tempo and threading passes that split defences. His link-up with the wide players and forward line will be key to breaking down United’s back three.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) – The new frontman arrives with a reputation for relentless work rate, strength, and deadly finishing. Expect him to test United’s defensive shape from the first whistle and pounce on any lapses in concentration.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Match Facts

Referee: Simon Hooper

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports

Stadium Information: Old Trafford is a football stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and is the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 74,197, it is the largest club football stadium (and second-largest football stadium overall after Wembley Stadium) in the United Kingdom, and the eleventh-largest in Europe