Arsenal vs Manchester United: match statistics
Arsenal present decidedly better form and table position, sitting in first place with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and have a phenomenal home record - 82% wins at home with 55% clean sheets. Manchester United are in poor away form, drawing as many as 45% of matches on the road and failing to keep a single clean sheet in away matches this season. The quality difference is also visible in xG statistics - Arsenal generate 1.85 xG at home while conceding just 0.69, whereas United concede an average of 1.73 goals per away match. The visitors' recent form (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss in the last 5 matches) and negative goal difference away (-1) further argue for a certain Arsenal victory.
Arsenal vs Manchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Arsenal played against Manchester United in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Arsenal has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Manchester United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Arsenal scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 0.64. Manchester United scores 1.73 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Arsenal's games and 73% of Manchester United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 59%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.73 per game. Arsenal takes 14.9 shots per game, while Manchester United takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Arsenal leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 1.18 goals per game after halftime. Manchester United leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Arsenal's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). For Manchester United, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Arsenal present decidedly better form and table position, sitting in first place with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and have a phenomenal home record - 82% wins at home with 55% clean sheets. Manchester United are in poor away form, drawing as many as 45% of matches on the road and failing to keep a single clean sheet in away matches this season. The quality difference is also visible in xG statistics - Arsenal generate 1.85 xG at home while conceding just 0.69, whereas United concede an average of 1.73 goals per away match. The visitors' recent form (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss in the last 5 matches) and negative goal difference away (-1) further argue for a certain Arsenal victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Arsenal | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Arsenal is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Arsenal · 1.8 pts / game - Manchester United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arsenal is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.82 goals / game - Arsenal · 1.73 goals / game - Manchester United
Arsenal is 127% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.64 goals / game - Arsenal · 1.45 goals / game - Manchester United
Arsenal scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
Manchester United scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Arsenal
Over / Under - Manchester United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Arsenal is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.73 pts / game - Arsenal · 1.55 pts / game - Manchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Arsenal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Arsenal
Manchester United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Arsenal | Liga | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.45 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 55% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Arsenal's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Manchester United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Arsenal vs Manchester United?
The Premier League match finished Arsenal 2:3 Manchester United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Arsenal vs Manchester United?
Arsenal score 1.82 goals per game on average and Manchester United 1.73. The Premier League average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Arsenal's matches and 73% of Manchester United's.
What form are Arsenal and Manchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Arsenal have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Manchester United 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arsenal vs Manchester United?
The statistical background for Arsenal vs Manchester United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.