Manchester United - Arsenal match score prediction: Gunners' advantage

(NLDO) - All eyes are on Old Trafford when Manchester United face Arsenal (10:30 p.m., August 17). The English derby always holds surprises.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) knocked down Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Manchester United are keen to make amends after an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign and fans are certain that new signings Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha will help the team improve their attacking play.

Defender Lisandro Martinez is sidelined with a knee injury, while Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee remain doubts.

In contrast, the Gunners have done well to sign striker Victor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, and experts predict that the Swedish international will be an important factor in breaking down the Manchester United defense.

The likes of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi and Cristhian Mosquera have also joined the Emirates Stadium outfit. Arsenal are a more cohesive unit than Manchester United, and Mikel Arteta's side will be looking to prove their worth on the pitch.

Gabriel Jesus is likely to be the only player absent from the away team's squad.

Prediction: Manchester United - Arsenal 0-2

Head to head

09-3-2025 Manchester United - Arsenal 1-1

04-12-2024 Arsenal - Manchester United 2-0

12-5-2024 Manchester United - Arsenal 0-1

03-9-2023 Arsenal - Manchester United 3-1

22-1-2023 Arsenal - Manchester United 3-2

04-9-2022 Manchester United - Arsenal 3-1

April 23, 2022 Arsenal - Manchester United 3-1

02-12-2021 Manchester United - Arsenal 3-2

Premier League		Asian Handicap			Over/Under
		Home	Handicap	Away	Over	Total	Under
17/08 22:30	Manchester United - Arsenal	2.00	1/4 : 0	1.875	1.875	2 1/2	1.95

17/08 22:30

Manchester United - Arsenal

1,925

1/2 : 0

1,975

1.85

2 1/2

2,025

17/08 22:30

Manchester United - Arsenal

1,925

1/2 : 0

1,975

1.875

2 1/2

2,025

When Manchester United are no longer a formidable opponent, a team that has been runner-up for three consecutive years like Arsenal can win even if they have to play on their opponent's field.

That is why it is no surprise that the bookmakers listed Arsenal's handicap against Manchester United at half a goal, with money to lose (win 87, lose all). However, that handicap was still not enough, and did not stop fans from betting on the top team, causing the odds to change to Arsenal's handicap of half a goal by noon yesterday, 97-92.

The price remains the same as of this afternoon, but it is likely to change by kick-off. In any case, Arsenal is still the safer bet.

Don't be surprised if 1-1 is the most popular score with a 1-to-1 bet of only 7.1. Of course, this is an English derby and even though they know it's wrong, loyal fans still choose their favorite score for their team. If 1-1 is the cheapest, then 0-1 is the next most popular score with a 1-to-1 bet of only 8.3, 1-2 is 8.8, while 0-2 is 10-to-1. Manchester United's chances of winning are not highly rated, so 1-0 and 2-1 are 12-to-1, and 2-0 is 21-to-1.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/soi-ti-so-tran-manchester-united-arsenal-uu-the-cua-phao-thu-196250817122611835.htm