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Manchester City vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Odds

17/04/2026|SB Staff|Soccer Tips & Predictions
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<p>The two teams will clash against each other on Monday, April 20 (02:30 AEST) in what could prove an epic showdown to potentially decide the title race.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Man City to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Under 2.5 Goals</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Haaland to score anytime</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>Arsenal have been on a shaky run of form recently, having been rocked by elimination from two of the four competitions they were in the running to win recently.</p><p>Of course, they couldn't get over the final line in the League Cup final when they were beaten by City, while they were shocked by Southampton in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-fa-cup">FA Cup</a>.</p><p>Furthermore, Mikel Arteta's team "bottled" it against Bournemouth in their last EPL game, losing 2-1 at home, leaving fans frustrated and booing their players at the final whistle.</p><p>Pep Guardiola's side have gone from strength to strength.</p><p>The Cityzens swept aside Liverpool in the FA Cup following their title win against Arsenal, and then made light work of Chelsea last week in the Premier League.</p><p>Man City have been unbeaten in the league since MW22, when they lost the Manchester derby 2-0.</p><p>Since then, Pep Guardiola's side has won six and drawn three of the nine games. However, they've only kept four clean sheets in those.</p><p>Goals haven't been an issue, though. A total of 18 have been scored over those nine.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p><strong>Guardiola's side are considered the favourites</strong>, perhaps for their recent form or the winning mentality his players have.</p><p>Arsenal are considered big underdogs in this game, especially amid questions about whether they can go all the way.</p><p>It's worth noting that City don't have the best record in the last five EPL meetings.</p><p>They haven't won a game, with three draws (two at home) and two defeats.</p><p>The most recent EPL game ended 1-1, with Gabriel Martinelli levelling the game in the last moments after an early Erling Haaland goal.</p><p>Still, with City's experience, winning mentality and Arsenal's fragility, we think a <strong>City win is the most likely outcome</strong>.</p><p>The '<strong>Under 2.5 Goals' market</strong> offers value worth exploring. The EFL Cup final ended 2-0 to City, while the last EPL game ended 1-1.</p><p>City can be resolute if they take the league, and with two of the top goalkeepers in global soccer on the pitch, goals aren't likely to be scored freely.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-premier-league/man-city-v-arsenal-10286340">Man City vs Arsenal betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>Our prediction is that <strong>Man City come out as likely winners</strong>.</p><p>Arteta's Arsenal appear to be crumbling when it matters, with the pressure seemingly being too much and history repeating itself.</p><p>Our <strong>long shot is for Haaland to score</strong>, as he hasn't found the net in his last four EPL games. A big game like this is what he might need to get back to scoring.</p><p>For more insights, check out our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/premier-league-betting-guide">Premier League betting guide</a> and the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/epl-betting-form-stats-analysis">EPL betting stats</a> to inform your wagers. You can also browse all <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/united-kingdom/english-premier-league">Premier League betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p>
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