- Here is the Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium onSunday February 22, 2026.
- Kickoff is at 7:30pm EAT.
A blockbuster North London Derby awaits on Sunday night as Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal in Round 28 of the Premier League.
The home side have everything to fight for in this encounter as they seek redemption under new interim head coach Igor Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank following a 2-1 loss to Newcastle in their most recent outing.
The former Lazio and Juventus boss now has the perfect stage to justify his interim spell, aiming to halt the Gunners in his first game in charge and steady a side battling to secure their top-flight status.
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Heading into this clash, the Lilywhites have been under storm clouds lately, with little for their supporters to smile about.
Fans are anxiously fretting over their team’s future in the top division as they hope to snap an eight-match winless run (four draws and four losses) a slump that has left them just five points above the relegation zone.
Simply put, the hosts have everything to play for on Sunday, and three points at home could reignite belief under the new management.
But while North London fears the drop this campaign, things across the rivalry have not gone as smoothly as anticipated either, and the pressure is mounting on the league leaders.
Mikel Arteta’s men come into this clash on the back of disappointing back-to-back stalemates – a 1-1 draw against Brentford and letting a 2-0 lead slip against Wolves in a midweek fixture that ended 2-2.
Those results allowed title rivals Manchester City to close the gap to just two points after they edged Newcastle 2-1 in their prior outing on Saturday.
Thus, the Gunners – still with bullets to fire, will go all out in the derby for maximum points to restore their five-point cushion at the summit.
Here are the key details for the Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal encounter on Sunday, along with some betting tips.
What time does Tottenham vs Arsenal kick off?
The two sides will clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, February 22, from 7:30 PM EAT.
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Tottenham vs Arsenal team news
Leandro Trossard came off late against Wolves, but Arteta confirmed he’s fine to feature though his place in the starting XI is uncertain.
Martin Odegaard has missed the last few matches with a minor knee issue, while Kai Havertz is dealing with a muscle problem; both will be assessed ahead of the game. Mikel Merino is out long-term after undergoing foot surgery.
Aside from a crowded treatment room, Spurs will be without captain Cristian Romero due to suspension.
Dominic Solanke should recover from illness, but Pedro Porro and Richarlison are nearing returns from hamstring injuries that have kept them out for the past month though they are unlikely to be ready.
Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Mohammed Kudus are all sidelined with the same issue.
Lucas Bergvall underwent ankle surgery last month and is out, as is Kevin Danso after tearing a toe ligament. Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison are all facing lengthy spells out with knee injuries, while Ben Davies has a broken ankle.
Tottenham vs Arsenal predicted lineups
- Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Spence; Gallagher, Palhinha, Sarr; Kolo Muani, Solanke, Simons
- Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Tottenham vs Arsenal head-to-head record
Arsenal have won six of their last seven Premier League meetings with Tottenham (one draw), including each of the last four.
They last claimed five straight league wins over Spurs between January 1987 and January 1989.
The two sides have faced each other on 212 occasions, with the men in red and white boasting the superior wins tally with 90.
Arsenal also hold a strong record in London derbies more broadly. Since their last league defeat to Spurs in May 2022, they have lost just one of their 21 away games against fellow London clubs in the Premier League (14 wins, six draws) a 2-1 loss at Fulham in December 2023.
Last five Premier League meetings
- Nov 23, 2025: Arsenal 4-1 Spurs
- Jan 15, 2024: Arsenal 2-1 Spurs
- Sep 15, 2024: Spurs 0-1 Arsenal
- Apr 28, 2024: Spurs 2-3 Arsenal
- Sep 24, 2023: Arsenal 2-2 Spurs
Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction and betting tips
Tottenham have scored more Premier League goals via defenders than any other side this season both overall (10).
Igor Tudor has won his first match in charge in each of his last five managerial spells, starting with his second stint at Hajduk Split in February 2020, followed by Verona, Marseille, Lazio, and Juventus.
As much as this is a derby and form can go out the window, Arsenal on the road will be desperate for maximum points.
As the heavyweight side, they enter as favourites to win but Spurs are equally eager to kick off the new interim era on a high, so they cannot be written off.
This is a fixture that has produced goals whenever these two meet, so fans should expect plenty of action before the final whistle.