Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction: Odegaard to help Gunners prevail

Manchester United will attempt to record a 100th victory over old rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon (16:30, live on Sky Sports Main Event), while the Gunners head to Old Trafford with their title hopes hanging in the balance.

Read on for my Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte are both likely to miss out for the visit of Arsenal, Ruben Amorim confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Friday.

The likes of Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton make up the rest of United's injury list, while Patrick Dorgu is suspended.

As for the Gunners, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined, meaning that Mikel Merino will continue to fulfill attacking duties, along with Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard.

Myles Lewis-Skelly was an early sacrifice in the pummelling of PSV Eindhoven in midweek, but that was due to a red-card risk, and the Englishman will no doubt return to the lineup on Sunday.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Odds

United are 9/2 to claim a much-needed victory at Old Trafford, while the Gunners are 7/10 to keep their feint title hopes alive, giving them an implied win probability of 58.8%. The draw is currently priced up at 11/4, and if you fancy goals at both ends, that can be backed at 11/10.

Arsenal to win @ 7/10

This is hardly a surprising prediction after Arsenal's win in midweek, but sometimes you're not sure how a big game may play out.

Not on this occasion, however, as it's difficult for me to see United having any joy in this game (especially since I'm a United fan). Amorim's side don't know whether they're coming or going, and remain an incredibly inconsistent outfit.

Arsenal's 7-1 win in midweek will do wonders for their confidence levels, and Mikel Arteta won't be giving up their pursuit of the Premier League title despite being 13 points behind leaders Liverpool.

United have won just one of their last four league fixtures, and made hard work of their 3-2 win over Ipswich Town last time out. A lack of true goalscorer continues to hinder the Red Devils with Rasmus Hojlund's and Joshua Zirkzee's struggles in front of goal well-documented.

I'm backing an Arsenal win here, as they bid to keep the title race alive.

Martin Odegaard to score anytime @ 16/5

Martin Odegaard was on the scoresheet twice in midweek against PSV, ending a run of five games without a goal.

I think 16/5 offers great value for the Arsenal captain to bag anytime at Old Trafford - he's already scored twice in nine career appearances against the Red Devils.

Odegaard also scored in the 3-2 defeat to United at Old Trafford back in 2021/22, so I'm backing him to add to his tally here.

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