Principality Stadium will be the centre of attention when Arsenal and Man City lock horns in the Community Shield final. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Gunners will be looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their final warm-up game, with summer arrivals Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis expected to make their official debuts. Leandro Trossard, meanwhile, is no longer part of the squad. Arsenal have won 60% of their last 10 matches and failed to score in none of those games, suggesting they should pose a serious attacking threat.
Man City head into the showpiece in good form, taking 60% of their last 10 matches while averaging 1.90 goals per game. Elliot Anderson is an intriguing summer addition following his move from Nottingham Forest, while Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones have all departed. Rodri is another notable absentee, with the influential midfielder ruled out through injury. City have also conceded just 0.90 goals per game across their last 10 outings, highlighting their defensive solidity.
With both sides boasting considerable attacking quality, this promises to be an entertaining contest between two Premier League heavyweights. Therefore, we believe that there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Over 2.5 cards (derby game).
This Community Shield match will be played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Arsenal vs Man City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Arsenal 2 - 2 Man City
Arsenal vs Man City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 220 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Erling Haaland @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Erling Haaland @ 333 Odds
- To be Booked: Gabriel Magalhaes @ 240 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Arsenal +0.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Arsenal +1 @ -3300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Man City - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferArsenal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwdwlld | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwlld | 1.67 |
| Away | wwdw | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.67 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.17 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.59 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 0.90 | 1.38 |
Man City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwwwdldw | 2.10 |
| Home | wwwldw | 2.17 |
| Away | wdwd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.19 | 2.28 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1.01 |
Arsenal vs Man City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Arsenal (25%)
48 Matches
Man City (52%)
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