29 April 2018 at 15:30

Referee: Kevin Friend

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester United3wins
1draws10 meetings
Arsenal6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (68%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 69.3%Draw 21.6%Away 12.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.338.00
Max1.454.838.14
Market favourite:Manchester United · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market67.6%20.3%12.0%
Public market67.4%20.4%12.1%

Manchester United vs Arsenal — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester United
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (69%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester UnitedHalf-time:10Arsenal
17Shots8
3Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/01/26Arsenal2–3Manchester United1.55/4.20/6.00
17/08/25Manchester United0–1Arsenal3.67/3.66/1.98
09/03/25Manchester United1–1Arsenal5.45/3.55/1.71
04/12/24Arsenal2–0Manchester United1.44/4.66/7.01
12/05/24Manchester United0–1Arsenal7.07/5.56/1.37
03/09/23Arsenal3–1Manchester United1.73/3.86/4.32
22/01/23Arsenal3–2Manchester United1.85/3.77/4.13
04/09/22Manchester United3–1Arsenal2.57/3.53/2.69
23/04/22Arsenal3–1Manchester United2.08/3.55/3.53
02/12/21Manchester United3–2Arsenal1.99/3.68/3.73

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Away Record: Arsenal

W 699D 305L 252
Over 2.554
Goals scored2287

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by P. Pogba 16′, H. Mkhitaryan 51′, M. Fellaini 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Manchester United had 59% possession while Arsenal held 41%. Manchester United had 16 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Arsenal. Manchester United made 3 substitutions, Arsenal made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester United and Arsenal — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester United
Arsenal
Kick Off
Half Time
R. LukakuM. Rashford
50′
51′
H. Mkhitaryan

assist: G. Xhaka

Ander HerreraA. Martial
64′
J. LingardM. Fellaini
64′
64′
S. KolašinacNacho Monreal
64′
R. NelsonD. Welbeck
76′
H. MkhitaryanJ. Willock
M. Fellaini

assist: A. Young

90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester United had 59% possession against Arsenal's 41%. Manchester United registered 16 shots (3 on target) while Arsenal managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 9–0. Fouls committed: 12–7.

3Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots8
7Blocked Shots1
10Shots insidebox5
6Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls7
9Corner Kicks0
2Offsides1
59%Ball Possession41%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves0
609Total passes438
543Passes accurate358
89%Passes %82%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Arsenal show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester United

WLDWLW

Arsenal

DLWLLW

Manchester United vs Arsenal Head to Head Results

Manchester United and Arsenal have met 2 times — Manchester United won 1, Arsenal won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (3 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2026.

1

Manchester United

0

Drawn

1

Arsenal

Goals: 3Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (2)

25 Jan 2026Arsenal2 – 3Manchester United
17 Aug 2025Manchester United0 – 1Arsenal
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026