Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:30 (GMT+3). The leaders enter the derby in strong domestic form, while Spurs arrive with impressive away momentum but ongoing inconsistency at home. Below is the full match preview, predictions and betting analysis.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Tips
- Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Over 2.5 Match Goals ( at N/A)
- Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Arsenal 2-1 ( at N/A)
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Odds
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions
Arsenal’s defensive shape and home rhythm set the tone
Arsenal approach the derby with the conviction of a side that has grown into its structure. Six wins in their last eight league games underline a team controlling tempo in most phases, showing balance between their pressing lines and midfield organisation. Their only defeat came away at Liverpool, a match where they largely held their shape but were undone by fine margins. That reflects a level of consistency that has often evaded them in previous seasons.
Let’s look at why this matters here. Arsenal have handled high-intensity fixtures well and their recent history in this derby supports that trend. With defensive cohesion and strong positional play, they are well placed to manage Tottenham’s transitions and impose longer spells of pressure. The rhythm they’ve established at home suggests they can dictate territory and force Spurs into deeper phases more often than not.
All of that leads naturally into the goals market. Nine of the last 12 north London derbies have produced at least three goals, and Arsenal’s current structure — stable at the back but proactive in possession — often creates open matches. Expect them to generate chances through sustained midfield control while still leaving occasional gaps when pushing numbers forward.
Tip: Over 2.5 Match Goals ( at N/A)
Tottenham’s away momentum tested against a more cohesive opponent
Tottenham arrive with an excellent away record, having dropped only two points on their travels. Wins at West Ham, Everton and Manchester City show they can step into big atmospheres and still execute with clarity. Their pressing has been more disciplined away from home, and their midfield spacing has looked cleaner than in matches at their new stadium. That’s a pattern worth noting.
But here’s where things get interesting. Spurs’ inconsistency across the season makes them difficult to project, especially against a side as structured as Arsenal. Their home struggles reveal a team still settling into Thomas Frank’s approach, and although they tend to raise their intensity for derbies, maintaining that rhythm over 90 minutes against the league leaders is a different challenge. If Arsenal control the central channels, Spurs may be forced into a more reactive game, relying on isolated transitions rather than sustained pressure.
Those factors point towards a competitive but narrow contest. Tottenham can produce moments, yet Arsenal’s cohesion and home flow give them a slight structural edge. In a fixture that regularly produces goals, the scenario of the hosts edging a tight 2-1 aligns with both teams’ current profiles — Spurs dangerous enough to create but less equipped to dictate.
Tip: Arsenal 2-1 ( at N/A)
