Betting Odds & Historical Data
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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: Arsenal
Away Record: Newcastle
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Arsenal defeated Newcastle 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by E. Eze 9′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 45% possession while Newcastle held 55%. Arsenal had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (3 on target) for Newcastle. Expected goals: Arsenal 0.64 — Newcastle 0.91. Arsenal made 4 substitutions, Newcastle made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Arsenal and Newcastle — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. Havertz
Match Statistics
Arsenal had 45% possession against Newcastle's 55%. Arsenal registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Newcastle managed 13 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 13–10.
Lineups
Arsenal lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Mikel Arteta, while Newcastle deployed a 4-1-4-1 under Eddie Howe.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Arsenal is 7.01, compared to 6.86 for Newcastle. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Arsenal's highest-rated starter is Declan Rice (7.45), while Newcastle's best-rated player is Bruno Guimarães (7.50).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Arsenal have contributed 24 goals and 23 assists this season, led by Eberechi Eze (7G). Newcastle's starters account for 24 goals and 16 assists, spearheaded by Bruno Guimarães (9G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Arsenal deploy 4 defenders rated 7.06 on average, against Newcastle's 4-man backline averaging 6.88. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Arsenal field 3 midfielders averaging 7.19, versus Newcastle's 5 rated 6.86. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Arsenal start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.77, compared to 1 for Newcastle averaging 6.65. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 82% for Arsenal and 82% for Newcastle. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Arsenal's starters have collected 16 yellow cards this season, compared to 34 for Newcastle. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Arsenal's starting XI is 26.2 (youngest: Piero Hincapié (23), oldest: David Raya (30)), while Newcastle average 26.3 (youngest: Lewis Miley (19), oldest: Nick Pope (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Arsenal's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 25 for Newcastle. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Substitutes
Coach: Eddie Howe
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Newcastle show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Arsenal vs Newcastle Head to Head Results
Arsenal and Newcastle have met 2 times — Arsenal won 2, Newcastle won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (5 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 26 Apr 2026