Arsenal and Manchester City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 22/03/2026, at 16:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Arsenal Football Club PLC vs Manchester City Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Arsenal vs Manchester City
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Under 2.5 Goals
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The Gunners preview
Arsenal comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.6 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 37 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Arsenal's attack has scored 106 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 1.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.16.
The offence system of Arsenal is led by Viktor Gyökeres as the top scorer of the season. The swedish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Declan Rice, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 0.65.
Man City preview
On the other hand, Manchester City comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 31 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
Manchester City's attack has scored 103 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.15.
The offence system of Manchester City is led by Erling Haaland as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 22 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Cherki, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.
Head to head: Arsenal vs Manchester City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Arsenal
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W D W |
2.33 |
| Away | W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 1.67 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.33 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.66 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.29 | 0.87 |
Manchester City
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.99 | 1.82 | 2.11 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.95 | 0.64 |
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