Man Utd vs Arsenal Prediction: 'Dull' Attacks Compete

Two months after knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup, Man Utd will meet their opponents again in the Premier League. In the current situation, the "Red Devils" are still considered weaker despite playing at home in the match taking place at 11:30 p.m. on March 9.

Man Utd vs Arsenal Prediction

After a short period of improvement, instability quickly returned to Man Utd. In the last 5 matches, the "Red Devils" only won 1 narrow victory against the opponent on the verge of relegation, Ipswich Town.

Coach Ruben Amorim has improved Man Utd's defense, especially in matches where they have to play as underdogs. However, constant changes in the defense due to injuries to defenders have made Man Utd unstable.

Man Utd eliminated Arsenal in the FA Cup in early 2025.

In the last 5 matches, Man Utd's expected goals (which reflects the quality of attack) averaged just 1.06 goals/match - lower than the Premier League average (1.7). With Amad Diallo injured, the "Red Devils" only have Bruno Fernandes as a reliable name in finding goals.

Arsenal have struggled recently for similar reasons. In their last four domestic games, the Gunners have scored just two goals. They have won just once (against Leicester City), drawn once and lost twice. Opponents are not afraid of Arsenal's attack as the team has no real strikers.

Arsenal can still dominate possession. However, against opponents who keep a low defensive line and are dense in front of the penalty area, the Gunners do not have an effective plan to create opportunities. Man Utd can completely play like that to counter Arsenal.

Squad information

Man Utd's absentee list can be arranged into a squad, in which the two latest "injured soldiers" are Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte. Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton are injured. Patrick Dorgu has not served the full suspension due to the red card.

Maguire is unlikely to recover from his injury in time.

Arsenal's injury crisis is less severe but still enough to "devastate" their attack. Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are all seriously injured and have not recovered. The visitors still have to play without any real strikers.

Manchester United squad (expected): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Lindelof; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund.

Arsenal lineup (expected): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.

Prediction Man Utd vs Arsenal

Man Utd's chances of winning are underestimated. Opta's computer rates the possibility of Man Utd beating Arsenal at just 21.6% (draw, 25.3% and Arsenal winning 53.1%).

Arsenal have drawn or won against Man Utd in their last 5 matches (only counting the 2 regular halves). However, Arsenal often struggle when their opponents play defensively. Given that both teams are very weak in attack, this will be a low-scoring match.

Score prediction: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal.

Xiao Ming

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