- Date and Time: Sunday, January 12, 2025, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
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| Arsenal vs Manchester United | Sunday, January 12, 2025, 15:00 GMT+1 |
| Arsenal odds | 1.73 |
| Manchester United odds | 4.62 |
| Draw | 3.86 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.85/1.95 |
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Arsenal
Arsenal had a mixed start in 2025. First, they won convincingly against Brentford (1-3), drew against Brighton (1-1) and surprisingly lost to Newcastle (0-2) in the EFL Cup. The latter was especially unexpected, as the Magpies managed to beat them at Emirates for only the third time in the 21st century.
Criticism towards Mikel Arteta started to increase as his squad lost their sparkle and usual agility. Now Arsenal struggle in the offence in terms of creativity, which can be attributed to the injury of Bukayo Saka.
Pressure is a privilege. We are the Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/KGtbKbKePN
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 9, 2025
Moreover, Martin Ødegaard seems to be struggling to regain his previous form and their defence have started to concede regularly. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães are both fit but allow mistakes in the penalty area.
| Recent Form | LDWWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Declan Rice, Gabriel Jesus, William Saliba |
| Team Strengths | Good control of the ball |
| Team Weaknesses | Problems in the defence |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri |
Manchester United
After a horrific four-match losing streak, Manchester United were considered heavy underdogs against Liverpool. However, Ruben Amorim’s men delivered a sensational display, claiming a 2-2 draw against their arch-rivals.
Lisandro Martínez gave Manchester a lead in the second half, which was cancelled by Cody Gakpo. The penalty from Mohamed Salah should have broken United’s spirit, but Amad Diallo equalized in the 80th minute.
Beginning our #FACup defence 🔜#MUFC pic.twitter.com/pt8dHrPWUa
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 8, 2025
Despite a decent performance, Amorim has a lot to do in the club. Marcus Rashford is likely to leave the team, as the Portuguese coach does not see the English forward in his plans. Nevertheless, Diallo could make a difference.
| Recent Form | DLLLL |
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo |
| Team Strengths | Good at pressing the opponents |
| Team Weaknesses | Weak defending |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Victor Lindelöf, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount |
Arsenal vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Statistics
These teams have played 241 matches against each other. Manchester United have an advantage with 99 victories. Arsenal won 89, and 53 ended in a draw.
In the last 10 head-to-head matches, the home side won six, drew three and lost only once. Considering the forms of their clubs in recent years, they have a significant edge over their opponents.
Bet hereArsenal vs Manchester United Player Focus
Bukayo Saka was a top performer for Arsenal. After his injury, Ethan Nwaneri demonstrated his unique skills, but the youngster will likely miss this match due to an injury. Without them, Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus have to step up. The Brazilian forward has had a fantastic period recently, scoring six goals in his last six matches.
It’s difficult to single out any footballer in Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes had a magnificent performance in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool. Amad Diallo will also be a threat to Arsenal’s defence.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Tactical Analysis
Mikel Arteta’s preferred formation is 4-3-3. He’s focused on midfield while having strong attackers on the flanks. It’s unlikely that the Spanish coach will change the scheme ahead of this match.
Ruben Amorim has settled to use 3-4-2-1 tactics. He used this system a lot in Sporting and will continue with the same formation this Sunday. After all, it worked effectively against Liverpool in the past round.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction
- Football pick: Arsenal to Win
- Odds: 1.73 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United
Arsenal’s impressive unbeaten run on home soil was shattered in the EFL Cup when they lost 0-2 against Newcastle. The last time they suffered a defeat at Emirates was on April 14, 2024, against Aston Villa.
We think that the hosts are clear favourites this weekend, and they’ll try to bounce back in front of their fans immediately. The results of H2H matches between Manchester and Arsenal and Manchester demonstrate that the latter have better stats.
Moreover, Arteta’s men are on a three-match winning streak against the visitors, and while the clash will be tough, eventually, Mikel’s squad will prevail.
Our first pick would be Arsenal to win.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.95 (22Bet)
The sides will meet at an early stage of the FA Cup. However, under any circumstances, both clubs will play with ultimate motivation in a principal clash. Any slip will result in an elimination from the tournament.
Both teams have had issues recently, struggling to create moments in the attack. The nature of the game will likely produce a closed match, where Arsenal and Manchester will focus on defending their own goals.
United chose a pragmatic approach against Liverpool, and it eventually worked. We think that the guests will wait for their chances on counterattacks while the home club will control the ball.
Our pick for this meeting would be under 2.5 goals.
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