Arsenal — Manchester United Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 25 January 2026
On January 25, 2026, in Matchday 23 of the English Premier League, Arsenal will host Manchester United. The match is set to kick off at 17:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Arsenal
Arsenal are enjoying an outstanding season and are performing at a very high level across all competitions. The team recently produced an impressive 3–1 victory over Inter in the UEFA Champions League, which allowed them to secure qualification for the Round of 16. Arsenal currently sit top of their group with a perfect record — seven wins from seven matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding only two.
In the Premier League, Arsenal’s most recent match ended in a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest. Despite this minor setback, Mikel Arteta’s side continue to lead the title race, sitting first in the table with 50 points. They hold a seven-point advantage over both Manchester City and Aston Villa. Arsenal also boast the best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 14 goals in 22 matches.
The Gunners have been equally impressive in domestic cup competitions. In the EFL Cup, Arsenal defeated Chelsea in the first leg of the semi-final and are well positioned to reach the final. In the FA Cup, they comfortably overcame Portsmouth to advance to the next round.
Overall, Arsenal’s form has been extremely consistent. The team are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions, recording nine wins and three draws during this run. Their home performances have been particularly dominant. Arsenal rank first in the Premier League home table, collecting 29 points from 11 matches without suffering a single defeat. At the Emirates Stadium, they have recorded nine wins and two draws, scoring 26 goals and conceding just five.
Arsenal have also enjoyed strong recent results at home against Manchester United. They are unbeaten in their last five home meetings against the Red Devils, winning four times and drawing once.
Manchester United
Manchester United approach this match in a positive mood after an important 2–0 victory over Manchester City in the derby. That win helped United end a four-match winless run and provided a significant boost in confidence. Looking at their recent form overall, the Red Devils have lost only once in their last six matches across all competitions.
In the FA Cup, the team were eliminated after a defeat to Brighton, ending their domestic cup campaign. In the Premier League standings, the derby victory lifted Manchester United to fifth place. They are now just one point behind the Champions League qualification zone.
Away from home, United have struggled in recent weeks. The team are winless in their last three away league matches, recording two draws and one defeat. Defensive issues remain a concern throughout the season. Manchester United have conceded 32 goals in 22 Premier League matches. Notably, United have conceded at least one goal in nine consecutive away matches.
When it comes to head-to-head meetings with Arsenal, recent history has favoured the London side. Manchester United have managed just one win against Arsenal in the last nine encounters. These matches have generally been tight and cautious affairs, with five of the last six meetings finishing with under 2.5 goals scored.
Probable Lineups
- Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, White, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyokeres
- Manchester United: Lammens, Shaw, Martinez, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu, Diallo, Fernandes, Mbeumo
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 matches.
- Manchester United have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
- 5 of last 6 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Arsenal — Manchester United Prediction
Both teams approach this match in fairly good form. Arsenal are enjoying an excellent unbeaten run across all competitions and continue to impress in every tournament they compete in. Their home form has been outstanding — Arsenal are yet to lose a single home match this season. They have also held the upper hand against Manchester United in recent home meetings. Manchester United have also shown improvement in recent matches. Aside from their FA Cup elimination at the hands of Brighton, United have performed reasonably well in the league and currently sit fifth in the Premier League table. However, defensive issues remain a concern, especially away from home, where they regularly concede goals. Head-to-head history against Arsenal has been difficult for United, who have managed just one win in the last nine meetings. Matches between these sides are usually tight and low-scoring. Considering Arsenal’s demanding schedule and their comfortable cushion over Manchester City and Aston Villa, the hosts may approach this game with a more controlled mindset. Manchester United, likely entering the match as underdogs and aware of their defensive vulnerabilities, are unlikely to take major risks. As a result, a cautious and tactical match is expected, with few goals likely. My bet for this match: Total Under 3 goals at odds of 1.66.
