Premier League: Manchester United vs Arsenal – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League round 1 match between Manchester United and Arsenal and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Manchester United start the season as favourites to land the Premier League crown. They launch their title bid this coming Sunday at home in an opening day fixture with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Team form: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United Form

In their last three games, Manchester United lost 1-0 against Chelsea, got defeated 1-0 by Tottenham before winning 2-0 against Aston Villa. Manchester United managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Premier League. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded six goals.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool. A 1-0 win against Newcastle followed, before they beat Southampton by 1-2. Arsenal claimed two wins against four draws and zero defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting facts for Manchester United and Arsenal

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Manchester United and Arsenal played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Amad, who is performing well for Manchester United. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Premier League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Arsenal.The visitors will be looking to Leandro Trossard to find the net once again, after managing three Premier League goals for Arsenal in recent matches.

Betting markets: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Full-time result

Manchester United won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Old Trafford. They drew three and lost two as well, while Arsenal won five of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost one. Arsenal scored at least once in their previous 11 matches. Good luck taking on Arsenal currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 14 away games without defeat. Arsenal have not lost to Manchester United in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Manchester United scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Arsenal scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Arsenal managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Arsenal have scored in 13 consecutive meetings with Manchester United when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Arsenal, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches. Arsenal scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.