- Arsenal vs Tottenham prediction featuring form analysis, key stats, and likely outcome in one of the EPL’s most competitive fixtures.
- The match will be played at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening.
- The game will kick off at 1930EAT.
The English Premier League resumes after the international break with a banger of a fixture in North London as Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates.
The league leaders Arsenal have collected 26 points from their opening 11 matches, four more than their closest challengers Manchester City in second.
Both Arsenal and Spurs were held to similar 2-2 draws before the international break and are both desperate to bounce back to winning ways.
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Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard were both on target as the Gunners battled to force the draw away at Sunderland, while Spurs were held by a resurgent Manchester United.
Arsenal have recorded four clean sheets in their last five home matches and are primed to maintain their supreme form in front of their home fans.
London derbies have not been kind for Thomas Franks Spurs side who have only managed one win in their last six, as they hope to turn that around here.
Despite that unfortunate statistic, Spurs remain the only team in the English top flight who have not lost a single match on the road this season.
A win for them here will see them jump into the top three but they will need to be at their best if they are to find a way past an Arsenal side who have only conceded one goal this season.
Here are the key details of the highly anticipated Arsenal vs Spurs match.
What time does the Arsenal vs Tottenham match kick off?
The game starts at 7:30PM EAT on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Tottenham team news
The key missing players for the home side are defender Gabriel Maghalaes and Viktor Gyokeres who are sidelined with injury.
Cristian Mosquera could replace the Brazilian in defense, while Mikel Merino is expected to feature in the starting XI.
Saka’s form has been redefined in past weeks and will be instrumental to Arsenal’s attack, supported by Eberechi Eze and Trossard in the final third.
The visitors also have a couple of noteworthy injury concerns with forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke still out.
Mohamed Kudus was absent last time out but could return to the bench after his muscle strain.
Brennan Johnson may also return to the starting XI after scoring and assisting in Wales 7-1 triumph over the international break. Richarlison is fit and expected to start.
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Arsenal vs Tottenham head-to-head record and current form
The home team boast a superb run of form that has seen them win 12 and draw twice since losing to Liverpool in August.
Spurs on the other hand have struggled in the recent past, managing just one win in their last four PL outings.
Arsenal have the edge in their previous encounters as well, winning three of the last five matches against their London rivals, with Spurs winning once.
Arsenal vs Tottenham previous games
- Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham (Friendly, July 31, 2025)
- Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (PL, Jan 15, 2025)
- Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (PL, Sept 15, 2024)
- Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal (PL, April 28, 2024)
- Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham (PL, Sept 24, 2023)
Current form (all competitions)
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Arsenal vs Tottenham prediction and betting tips
The home team’s defensive record this season has been astounding but Spurs have also scored the fourth most goals.
The last encounter between these sides produced just one goal, which was out of the ordinary and more than one goal can be expected here.
Arsenal are heavy favorites to avoid defeat and a win is not far out of reach for Mikel Arteta’s charges.
Prediction – Arsenal to win or draw