Premier League 2024-2025: Man United vs Arsenal Prediction

Man United

Home Team
22%
VS

Arsenal

Away Team
61%
Draw: 17%
Over 2.5: 58%
Under 2.5: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 28 20 7 1 66 26 40 67
2 Arsenal 27 15 9 3 51 23 28 54
3 Nott'm Forest 27 14 6 7 44 33 11 48
4 Man City 27 14 5 8 53 37 16 47
5 Chelsea 27 13 7 7 52 36 16 46
6 Newcastle 27 13 5 9 46 38 8 44
7 Bournemouth 27 12 7 8 45 32 13 43
8 Brighton 27 11 10 6 44 39 5 43
9 Fulham 27 11 9 7 40 36 4 42
10 Aston Villa 28 11 9 8 40 45 -5 42
11 Brentford 27 11 5 11 48 43 5 38
12 Crystal Palace 27 9 9 9 35 33 2 36
13 Tottenham 27 10 3 14 53 39 14 33
14 Man United 27 9 6 12 33 39 -6 33
15 West Ham 27 9 6 12 32 47 -15 33
16 Everton 27 7 11 9 30 34 -4 32
17 Wolves 27 6 4 17 37 56 -19 22
18 Ipswich 27 3 8 16 26 57 -31 17
19 Leicester 27 4 5 18 25 61 -36 17
20 Southampton 27 2 3 22 19 65 -46 9

Recent Trends

Man United ✅ ⚪ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Ipswich (Goals: 3 - 2)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Everton (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Tottenham (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Crystal Palace (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Fulham (Goals: 1 - 0)

Arsenal ⚪ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs West Ham (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Leicester (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Man City (Goals: 5 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Wolves (Goals: 1 - 0)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.67
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.85
# Clean Sheets: 1

Arsenal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.55
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.66
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Manchester United and Arsenal is predicted to favor the visiting team, with Arsenal holding a strong 61.0% probability of victory. In contrast, Manchester United's chances of securing a win stand at a mere 22.0%, and the possibility of a draw is 17.0%. Given Arsenal's second-place standing in the Premier League, compared to Manchester United's 14th position, it's not surprising that Arsenal is the favored team. Additionally, there's a 58.0% probability that the match will feature over 2.5 goals, suggesting an exciting, high-scoring encounter.

Match Analysis

Manchester United's recent form has been inconsistent, with mixed results over their last three games. A narrow victory against bottom-dwellers Ipswich, a draw with Everton, and a defeat to Tottenham reflect their struggle to find a winning rhythm. Defensively, United has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last five matches. Although their attack has shown some potential, averaging 1.4 goals, their defensive frailties, highlighted by only one clean sheet, might be a concern against a potent Arsenal side. On the other hand, Arsenal has also experienced a dip in form, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three fixtures. Despite a rare home defeat to West Ham and a goalless draw against Nott'm Forest, Arsenal's defense has been commendable, conceding just 0.4 goals per game over the last five matches. Their strong defensive metrics, combined with an average of 1.4 goals scored, suggest they have the capability to stifle United's attack while posing a significant threat upfront.

Final Prediction

Arsenal's superior league standing and defensive solidity provide them with an edge in this match-up. Their ability to maintain clean sheets and capitalize on scoring opportunities could be decisive against a Manchester United side struggling defensively. A key factor to watch will be Arsenal's defensive organization, which has the potential to neutralize Manchester United's attacking threats and pave the way for an away victory.