Arsenal will welcome newly-promoted Leeds to the Emirates Stadium in their first home game of the new 2025/26 Premier League season. The Gunners got an impressive 1-0 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on the opening weekend despite not playing that well, while the Whites also won 1-0 against Everton at Elland Road.
Arsenal have also been buoyed by the news that they have hijacked North London rivals Tottenham's proposed move for Eberechi Eze, and now the boyhood Gunners fan is set to join them instead from Crystal Palace. Leeds have also made an exciting signing in recent days in the capture of Noah Okafor from AC Milan.
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Arsenal vs Leeds prediction: Gunners to fire on all cylinders?
Key stats
- Arsenal have won their last two games to nil.
- Leeds' win against Everton broke a run of three draws in a row.
- Arsenal have won the previous six H2Hs in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Leeds
Despite Leeds winning their opening match in the Premier League, we are still expecting Arsenal to take home all three points on home soil. The Gunners have a formidable defence that have conceded the fewest goals in each of the last two Premier League seasons, so we can also see them keeping a clean sheet here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal big favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.0%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 9/1 (10.00) – 10.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal are the overwhelming favourites to take home all three points on home soil. A draw can be backed at just under 17%, while Leeds are very much the underdogs with just a 10% chance of winning.
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Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal aiming for seventh straight win
As mentioned before, Arsenal have won the last six meetings between the two sides across all competitions. The Gunners have scored a total of 17 goals in those games, averaging just under three per match.
England Premier League 01/04/23
Arsenal
Leeds
England Premier League 16/10/22
Leeds
Arsenal
England Premier League 08/05/22
Arsenal
Leeds
England Premier League 18/12/21
Leeds
Arsenal
England EFL Cup 26/10/21
Arsenal
Leeds
Arsenal preview: Will Eze be in the squad?
The big question for Arsenal is whether Eze will be in the squad, as he is set to have his medical on Friday but has to be registered by 12pm to have a chance of making his debut. Kai Havertz is ruled out, though, after suffering a knee injury, while Ben White is also a late fitness doubt after sustaining a knock against United.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres & Martinelli
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Leeds preview: Ampadu injury blow
Leeds midfielder Ethan Ampadu has unfortunately suffered an injury that is expected to keep him out until after the international break. New striker signings Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Okafor may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Gruev, Tanaka; Gnonto, Nmecha & Harrison
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Plymouth
1
Leeds
2
England Championship 28/04/25
W
Bristol City
0
Leeds
4
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Leeds
6
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Oxford Utd
0
Leeds
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Preston
1
Leeds
2
Player to watch: Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze still needs to complete his medical and to have been registered by 12pm on Friday if he has a chance of making the squad for Arsenal against Leeds. Should that happen, then all eyes will be on the Crystal Palace and ngland international star to see if he plays a part at the Emirates.