The Premier League Matchday 28 clash between Manchester United and Arsenal will take place on March 9 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Arsenal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
The Red Devils secured a hard-fought victory in the last round, defeating Ipswich 3-2 at home. Notably, the team played almost the entire second half with ten men. This win ended a run of three consecutive league games without a victory (1 draw and 2 losses). The club is positioned low in the table, in 14th place, 16 points clear of the relegation zone but 11 points away from the European spots.
- In their last 11 Premier League matches, Manchester United have won only three times (2 draws and 6 losses).
- Manchester United have not won the first half in their last 14 Premier League games (8 draws and 6 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half in 6 of their last 8 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-3-3-1)
Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Leni Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt – Patrick Dorgu, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte – Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee – Rasmus Hojlund.
Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, defenders Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Jonny Evans, midfielder Mason Mount, and forwards Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo are out due to injuries. Defender Patrick Dorgu will miss the next three matches due to suspension.
Arsenal
The Gunners lost their last two matches at home to West Ham (0-1) and drew away at Nottingham Forest (0-0). Interestingly, this is the first time since May 2023 that they have failed to score in two consecutive Premier League games. After this disappointing spell, Arsenal remains in second place but has fallen 13 points behind Liverpool (with a game in hand). It's also worth noting that Mikel Arteta's side continues to boast the best defense in the Premier League, having conceded only 23 goals.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of Arsenal's last 8 league games.
- The Gunners have not lost in the second half of their last six away Premier League matches (2 wins and 4 draws).
- Arsenal has not lost in 16 of their last 17 Premier League matches (10 wins and 6 draws).
Predicted lineup for Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber – Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard – Mikel Merino, Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard.
Forwards Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Bukayo Saka, along with defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, are sidelined due to injuries.
Referee
Anthony Taylor (England)
Matches – 24 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 71;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 29%.
Manchester United vs. Arsenal: Match Prediction
Having thrashed PSV 7-1 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on their turf, Arsenal can focus on the crucial match against Manchester United. Mikel Arteta's team doesn't need to rest players ahead of the return leg against the Dutch side. I am confident that such a significant victory in Europe will boost Arsenal's confidence and help them end their poor league run, which has allowed Liverpool to pull away and almost secure the Premier League title.
Manchester United continues to struggle this season. Even their home ground hasn't been much of a fortress, with the team losing five of their last seven home league matches, beating only Southampton and Ipswich, teams from the lower half of the table. Moreover, the Red Devils have conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 home league games. Additionally, Arsenal has won their last four Premier League meetings against Manchester United.
My prediction – Arsenal to win
