After their poor ending last season, Man United will launch their EPL campaign this weekend by welcoming Arsenal to Old Trafford. The Red Devils ended last season at 15th, their worst league position in the Premier League era. Meanwhile, Arsenal finished 2nd, and this new campaign marks their 100th consecutive season in the top division. Both will strive to kick off positively on Sunday. Who will take home the three points? Our Man United vs Arsenal betting guide previews the game.
Man United vs Arsenal Match Information
- Competition: 25/26 English Premier League, Round 1
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Date: 17 August 2025
- Time: 15:30 GMT on Sunday
Man United vs Arsenal Odds to Win
Man United vs Arsenal odds are now live on all bookmakers in England, and they are as follows:
- Man United to Win @ 3.60 (13/5)
- Draw @ 3.60 (13/5)
- Arsenal to Win @ 1.95 (19/20)
MUN – ARS: H2H
Man United remained winless in their previous five meetings with Arsenal as the Gunners had claimed three victories and two draws.
- Man United 1-1 Arsenal (9 March 2025)
- Arsenal 1-1 Man United (12 January 2025)
- Arsenal 2-0 Man United (4 December 2024)
- Arsenal 2-1 Man United (28 July 2024)
- Man United 0-1 Arsenal (12 May 2024)
Interesting Match Stats
- Arsenal have won just twice in their last eleven visits to Old Trafford
- The Gunners are currently on a 14-match unbeaten streak in away league games since November.
- This is only the second time Manchester United will host Arsenal for a season opener after previously winning 4-1 in the 1989-90 season.
Man United Team Analysis
Amorim will be eager to make a statement against the Gunners on Sunday as he kicks off his first full season in charge of United. It’s the ninth straight year the Red Devils start their Premier League campaign at home. In a fixture like this, they’ve historically thrived after winning 22 openers with a 67% success rate.
Last season, Man United never managed back-to-back league wins, but after beating Aston Villa on the final day, they now have that chance here. New signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko bring fresh energy, though Bruno Fernandes remains their talisman. The Red Devils look quite promising in the preseason after winning four matches, drawing twice, and losing just one match. They will intend to transform that form into the new season.
Man United Line-Up Prediction
Andre Onana is pushing to be fit for the Arsenal clash, though Lisandro Martinez is unlikely to feature. Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui also remain doubtful after missing preseason friendlies.
Possible starting lineup: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Sesko, Cunha
Last 5 Matches: W-D-W-W-D
Arsenal Team Analysis
Arsenal’s title bid fell short again last season, though they still claimed a third straight runners-up finish. The signs for a strong start are promising as they’ve won five of their last six opening league games. This includes Arsenal’s previous three openers. The Gunners’ away form has been exceptional, going unbeaten in 14 Premier League trips (W7 D7) since losing at Newcastle last November.
Summer signings Viktor Gyökeres, Martín Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke have boosted Mikel Arteta’s squad, and a mixed preseason ended with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao last weekend. This leaves the Gunners confident of extending their away streak in Sunday’s showdown. Backing the Gunners is similar to our tips in last season’s Man United vs Arsenal prediction.
Line Up Prediction
Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined with the knee injury suffered in January’s FA Cup tie. Leandro Trossard is also a minor doubt, though Mikel Arteta hopes he’ll be fit for Sunday.
Possible starting lineup: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Last 5 Matches: W-L-L-W-D
Man United vs Arsenal Betting Tips & Predictions
Based on their recent performances and statistics, we’ve identified the top betting opportunities for the upcoming Man United vs. Arsenal match:
- Arsenal To Win @ 1.80 (4/5 )— Arsenal have a strong away form as their last defeat on the road dates back to November. They also have a balanced squad that has played together for some time. That synergy could be an edge over United, which just started its squad rebuild with a new front three. With Arsenal aiming for another title charge, we expect them to make a statement win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
- Both Teams To Score—Yes @ 1.70 (2/3) – Both teams will like to make a positive first impression and will take the game to each other. They boast strong attacking threats as they both recruited new top strikers in the summer. Notably, three of their previous four meetings have produced goals from both teams. So, we don’t expect Sunday’s clash to be different.
- Victor Gykores To Score Anytime @ 1.83 (4/5) – Arsenal have scored in each of their last 11 league visits to Old Trafford, tallying 14 goals. New signing Gyökeres, who struck against Bilbao, will fancy his chances of netting past former boss Amorim. The Swede’s talisman hit 68 goals over two seasons at Sporting. With support from Saka and Martinelli, we expect him to be on the scoresheet on Sunday.
Final Thoughts & Recommended Picks
With a tight encounter on the horizon, our analysis of past meetings points to a narrow Arsenal win. Here are our top Man United vs. Arsenal Premier League predictions.
✅ Arsenal To Win @ 1.80 (4/5 )
✅ Both Teams To Score—Yes @ 1.70 (2/3)
