Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Arsenal FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Arsenal FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After back-to-back frustrating draws, Arsenal hit the road again for the North London Derby this Sunday (10 PM IST), knowing there’s no room for another slip. 

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are in turmoil—stuck in the bottom half and reeling from managerial sacking. Different pressures, same stakes: this derby means everything to both sides.

Current Standings: Tottenham languish in 16th place with 29 points, while Arsenal sit clear at the top of the table with 58.

Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal have long had the edge in this rivalry, boasting 27 wins to Tottenham Hotspur’s 15, with 24 draws.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

Tottenham Hotspur head into the derby under new leadership after Thomas Frank was dismissed following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United. Stepping in is Igor Tudor — a former Juventus defender who has managed the likes of Galatasaray, Marseille, Lazio and Juventus.

Tudor is known for his high-intensity, aggressive style that demands relentless running and commitment from his players. Encouragingly for Spurs fans, he has won six of his first 10 matches in each of his last three managerial spells. Precisely the kind of turnaround the Lilly Whites need after eight Premier League games without a win.

Stats that matter 

1. Tottenham have won just two of their 13 league matches at home this season.
2. With 13 goals, the North London side sits second in the league for scoring from corners this term.
3. Tottenham are the only side without a Premier League win so far in 2026.

Team News 

Tottenham Hotspur remain short-handed, with Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie among the long-term absentees. With captain Cristian Romero also serving a suspension, Spurs’ selection woes are mounting at a crucial stage of the season. 

Tottenham Probable Starting Lineup - Vicario (GK); Spence, Dragusin, van der Ven, Gray, Ximons, Bissouma, Gallagher, Sarr, Solanke, Kolo Muani. 

Arsenal FC Preview

It’s that nervy stage of the campaign when anxiety creeps in for Arsenal fans — and their midweek stumble did little to calm the mood. A 2-2 draw against bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers felt worse than the scoreline suggests, especially after racing into a 2-0 lead through Bukayo Saka — deployed as a No.10 — and Piero Hincapie.

In doing so, Arsenal became the first league leaders to surrender a two-goal advantage against a 20th-placed side. With just 11 points from their last eight games and only a five-point cushion over Manchester City — who have a game in hand — the title race suddenly feels far less comfortable.

Stats that matter 

1. Of the 18 games in which Arsenal have scored first in the Premier League this season, the draw with Wolves was just the third time they’ve failed to win.
2. Eberechi Eze has scored six goals in his last four fixtures against Spurs in the league, while scoring a hat-trick in the last fixture.
3. Arsenal have lost just one of their last 21 away London derbies in the Premier League. 

Team News 

Arsenal receive a timely lift ahead of the derby, with Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz in contention to return. However, there’s a slight cloud over Leandro Trossard, who remains a doubt for the clash.

Arsenal Probable Starting Lineup - David Raya (GK);  Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Odegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eze, Madueke, Saka. 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC vs ARSENAL FC
Winning Prediction

Both sides walk into the derby under intense pressure — Arsenal uneasy about their recent dip with City closing in, and Tottenham Hotspur navigating uncertainty under a new manager. History, however, leans towards the visitors. 

Arsenal have won on their last three trips to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and thrashed Spurs 4-1 in the reverse fixture. All things considered, this feels destined for either a draw or a narrow Arsenal victory. Meanwhile, not surprisingly, according to bookmakers, Arsenal are favorites  to win the match, with odds of 1.57 to Tottenham’s  6.00 and 4.00 for a draw.  

Arsenal to Win (2-1)

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