On Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at 18:00 (Kenyan time), Arsenal hosts defending FA Cup champions Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in a blockbuster third-round clash.
Read on for our Arsenal vs. Manchester United prediction, key stats, and insights into this highly anticipated match.
Compare Arsenal – Manchester United odds
| Bookmaker | Arsenal | Draw | Man Utd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betgr8 | 1.69 | 3.95 | 5.20 |
| Betika | 1.66 | 4.00 | 5.40 |
| BongoBongo | 1.66 | 3.95 | 5.20 |
| Mozzartbet | 1.75 | 3.60 | 4.90 |
Our Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction
Both Arsenal and Manchester United have a rich history in the FA Cup, and this clash is expected to be closely contested.
Arsenal’s recent struggles in knockout competitions and Manchester United’s defensive frailties suggest this could go the distance.
Our prediction: Both teams to score @ odds 1.80 at betgr8.
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Two giants with mixed form
Arsenal, the most successful team in FA Cup history with 14 titles, last lifted the trophy in 2020.
Their recent knockout form has been poor, including a 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Newcastle.
Despite strong home performances this season, injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Ben White may affect their chances.
Manchester United, meanwhile, enter the match as the defending champions, but are navigating a turbulent season.
A solid 1-1 draw at Anfield recently boosted morale, but inconsistencies and injuries to players like Mason Mount and Luke Shaw leave them vulnerable.
Key stats
- Arsenal have won 14 FA Cups, the most in history, but have exited in the third or fourth round in the past four seasons.
- The Gunners defeated Manchester United 2-1 at the Emirates in the Premier League earlier this season.
- Manchester United have not lost an FA Cup third-round tie since 2014.
- Arsenal have lost only one home game in all competitions this season.