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Manchester City vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 18 April, 2026 9:00
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Prediction League
14
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.4
(33 total)
xG
1.90
(26.7 total)
Shots per Match
16.6
(233 total)
Shots on Target
6.6
(40% acc)
Corners
7.1
(99 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9
(126 total)
Offsides
1.1
(15 total)
13
Played
7
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(24 total)
xG
1.60
(21.3 total)
Shots per Match
12.4
(161 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(37% acc)
Corners
3.6
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(133 total)
Offsides
1.2
(15 total)
27
Played
17
Wins
5
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(57 total)
xG
1.80
(48.1 total)
Shots per Match
14.6
(394 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(39% acc)
Corners
5.4
(146 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
11
(41%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.6
(259 total)
Offsides
1.1
(30 total)
14
Played
12
Wins
2
Draws
0
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.5
(35 total)
xG
1.90
(26.3 total)
Shots per Match
15.6
(218 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(33% acc)
Corners
5.1
(71 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.4
per match
xGa
0.60
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(57%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.4
(146 total)
Offsides
1.9
(26 total)
13
Played
9
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(22 total)
xG
1.60
(20.4 total)
Shots per Match
13.2
(172 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(43% acc)
Corners
5.2
(67 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.7
per match
xGa
0.70
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(54%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.3
(134 total)
Offsides
1.2
(15 total)
27
Played
21
Wins
4
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(57 total)
xG
1.70
(46.7 total)
Shots per Match
14.4
(390 total)
Shots on Target
5.4
(38% acc)
Corners
5.1
(138 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.6
per match
xGa
0.60
per match
Clean Sheets
15
(56%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.4
(280 total)
Offsides
1.5
(41 total)
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In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Manchester City will take on Arsenal as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 33 and will take place on 2026-04-18 at 2026-04-18 in the famous Etihad Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester City, and the visiting side, Arsenal. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-04-18
Time: 14:00
Location: Etihad Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Manchester City vs Arsenal Football 18 Apr, 2026 9:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Stalemate
Both teams boast solid defenses — low-scoring tactical battle expected with few goals
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Chance Creation Masterclass
Both teams create high-quality chances (xG 1.5+) — expect end-to-end attacking football with multiple big chances
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Manchester City vs Arsenal, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Manchester City(11 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H10/10100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 10 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H9/1090%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- UnbeatenH2H8/1080%Manchester City are unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- High ScoringH2H8/1080%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent17/17100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- High ScoringRecent17/17100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Arsenal(7 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H10/10100%Arsenal create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 10 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Not WinH2H8/1080%Arsenal have not won in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H8/1080%Arsenal have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%Arsenal are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Arsenal concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/965%Arsenal rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- High xG PerformanceRecent17/17100%Arsenal create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Manchester City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Manchester City score well (2.78/match) but have strong defense at home (0.67 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
Arsenal(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/956%Arsenal score well (1.22/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.78 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 56% of matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H6/1060%Both teams scored in 6 of their last 10 H2H matches (60.0%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Manchester City(6 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H9/1090%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- High ScoringH2H8/1080%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent17/17100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Arsenal(3 trends)
- Few GoalsH2H8/1080%Arsenal scored 0-1 goals in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H8/1080%Arsenal have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague9/965%Arsenal rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H6/1060%Over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 10 H2H matches (60.0%%)
Teams average combined 2.8 goals per match
🛡️ Double Chance
Manchester City(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H8/1080%Manchester City are unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Arsenal(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H8/1080%Arsenal have not won in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%Arsenal are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Arsenal concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Manchester City(3 trends)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Arsenal(3 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Arsenal concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/965%Arsenal rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Scored 1+Recent14/1782%Arsenal scored 1+ goals in their last 14 17 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 1.6 (-16% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1786%Manchester City average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-14% below league avg 1.9)
Arsenal(3 trends) — avg 1.3 (-32% below league)
- Many CardsH2H8/1080%Arsenal receive 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Arsenal average 1.2 cards/match in all matches (-35% below league avg 1.9) — rank #1 lowest in league
- Few CardsRecent13/1776%Arsenal receive 0-1 card in 13 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.7 cards per match in their last 10 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 7.0 (+46% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/985%Manchester City average 7.0 corners/match at home (+46% above league avg 4.8)
Arsenal(1 trends) — avg 5.4 (+13% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/978%Arsenal average 5.4 corners/match in away matches (+13% above league avg 4.8)
Combined average: 12.4 corners/match (Manchester City 7.0 + Arsenal 5.4)
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Manchester City vs Arsenal
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Arsenal is stronger in the second half (15 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Arsenal is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚡ Final Stage: Arsenal is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Manchester City
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Arsenal
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.22
Pressure
0.14
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Manchester City - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
✈️ Arsenal - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Manchester City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Arsenal - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
2
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
2
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Arsenal shows superior performance after the break (15 vs 9 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Arsenal winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Arsenal excels in the closing minutes (9 vs 4 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Arsenal scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.084
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.093
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester City):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Arsenal):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Head-to-head statistics for Sat 18 Apr, 2026 @ 9:00 Premier League
Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
15
4
2
40
14
26
49
2
13
4
4
45
19
26
43
3
13
4
4
33
24
9
43
Manchester City
VS
Arsenal
Last 11 Head-to-Head Matches
6
Wins
3
Draws
2
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8 (20)
1.1 (12)
xG
1.30
0.90
Shots
13.8 (152)
8.3 (91)
Shots on Target
5 (55)
2.4 (26)
Corners
4.8 (53)
3.9 (43)
Defense
Conceded
1.1 (12)
1.8 (20)
xGa
0.90
1.30
Clean Sheets
4 (36%)
2 (18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3 (25)
2.2 (24)
Red Cards
0 (0)
0.3 (3)
Fouls
9.3 (102)
10.9 (120)
Offsides
1.3 (14)
1.7 (19)
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Arsenal
3/6 (50%)
Victories
5/6 (83%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
0/6 (0%)
2.00
PPG
2.67
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
2.00
0.50
Avg Goals Conceded
0.83
50%
BTTS %
67%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.73
Avg xG
1.62
Manchester City vs Arsenal: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Manchester City and away matches for Arsenal
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Arsenal
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
2.5
50%
5
50%
5
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Arsenal
Yes
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
40%
4
1X2
Manchester City
Arsenal
1
70%
7
70%
7
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
0%
0
10%
1
Double Chance
Manchester City
Arsenal
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
100%
10
90%
9
X2
30%
3
30%
3
Total Goals
Manchester City
Arsenal
0-1
10%
1
20%
2
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
20%
2
20%
2
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Arsenal
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Arsenal
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Arsenal
HT 1 - FT 1
60%
6
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
10%
1
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Arsenal
xG
2.05
1.66
xGa
1.13
0.92
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Arsenal
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Arsenal
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Manchester City
Arsenal
1
80%
8
40%
4
X
20%
2
50%
5
2
0%
0
10%
1
Double Chance
Manchester City
Arsenal
12
80%
8
50%
5
1X
100%
10
90%
9
X2
20%
2
60%
6
Total Goals
Manchester City
Arsenal
0-1
50%
5
90%
9
2-3
40%
4
10%
1
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Arsenal
Yes
80%
8
80%
8
No
20%
2
20%
2
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Arsenal
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Arsenal
Yes
30%
3
60%
6
No
70%
7
40%
4
1X2
Manchester City
Arsenal
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
20%
2
50%
5
2
40%
4
0%
0
Double Chance
Manchester City
Arsenal
12
80%
8
50%
5
1X
60%
6
100%
10
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
Manchester City
Arsenal
0-1
60%
6
30%
3
2-3
30%
3
60%
6
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Arsenal
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1.18
xG
1.11
58%
Ball Possession
42%
14
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
6
6
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
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