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Arsenal v Man City prediction

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What to expect

We expect about 1.2 goals from Arsenal and 1.1 from Man City, which is as level as our reading of a game gets. Put together, that is around 2.3 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.

Arsenal come into this on two straight draws. Man City come into this on two straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Under 3.5 goals. This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 2.3 goals in total (xG 1.2-1.1), keeping it under more often than not (about 79%). Clear chances should be at a premium.

We put the chance of that landing at about 79 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.38, which works out at about 72 out of 100. That gap is the whole reason this is on the site: we rate it more likely than the price does, and the price looks good to us because of it.

What the numbers say
Arsenal have won two of their last five.
Man City have won two of their last five.
Three of the last five meetings had three goals or more.
Both teams scored in five of the last five meetings.

Recent meetings

19 Apr 2026Man City 2 - 1 Arsenal
19 Apr 2026Man City 2 - 1 Arsenal
21 Sept 2025Arsenal 1 - 1 Man City
21 Sept 2025Arsenal 1 - 1 Man City
2 Feb 2025Arsenal 5 - 1 Man City
Man City have won two of the last five meetings, with two drawn.

One thing to watch

One end-to-end spell, or a defensive mistake, and the goals can pile up before either side settles.

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