Arsenal's final pre-season friendly takes place on Sunday where they play host to Ligue 1 side Lyon in the Emirates Cup.
The Gunners hammered Bayer Leverkusen in their last game 4-1, while Lyon made light work of another German team, Union Berlin.
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Arsenal vs Lyon prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Lyon's last six matches and the French side put four goals past Union Berlin last time out.
- The last time Arsenal played host to Lyon in the Emirates Cup both teams got on the scoreboard.
- Gabriel Jesus has already scored two goals in pre-season and will be keen to impress his manager following a poor goals return in the last campaign.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Lyon
Three of Arsenal's last five matches have produced a scoreline of 2-1 and Lyon haven't conceded more than two goals in any of their last six outings with the French side only failing to score in two of those six fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds not yet available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal in front
The Gunners have played Lyon five times before, competitively and non-competitively, winning three times, drawing once and losing once. Arsenal claimed a 3-0 victory when these two teams last locked horns for a friendly back in 2022.
Europe Friendlies 08/12/22
Arsenal
Lyon
Emirates Cup 28/07/19
Arsenal
Lyon
Emirates Cup 25/07/15
Arsenal
Lyon
Arsenal preview: Having a quiet transfer window
Mikel Arteta's side have looked decent during pre-season with wins against Leverkusen and Manchester United, a draw with Bournemouth and a narrow defeat to Liverpool.
The Gunners spent big to sign Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori this summer following some impressive displays for Italy at Euro 2024. David Raya has made his loan move permanent this summer, while the big outgoing transfer saw Emile Smith Rowe join Fulham for around £30m.
Mohamed Elneny and Arthur Okonkwo have both left the club on free transfers, while Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Taveres have both gone out on loan deals.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), Zinchenko, Calafiori, White, Saliba, Rice, Ødegaard, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli & Jesus
TEST Fixtures 06/09/24
D
Man Utd
0
Arsenal
0
TEST Fixtures 05/09/24
D
Man City
0
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Brighton
1
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Aston Villa
0
Arsenal
2
England Premier League 17/08/24
W
Wolverhampton
0
Arsenal
2
Lyon preview: Made eight new signings
Lyon have been very busy this summer, bringing in plenty of talent in a bid to challenge PSG for the Ligue 1 title.
Jake O'Brien and Skelly Alvero have left the club to join Everton and Werder Bremen respectively, while Tino Kadewere's contract expired and the striker has since joined Nantes.
Moussa Niakhaté, Ernest Nuamah, Orel Mangala, Georges Mikautadze, Saïd Benrahma, Abner, Mama Baldé and Duje Caleta-Car have all been signed this summer for a total of €134.29m.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Vinicius, Niakhate, Caleta-Car, Mata, Matic, Caqueret, Benrahma, Mangala, Balde & Orban
France Ligue 1 30/08/24
W
Strasbourg
3
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 24/08/24
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
L
Rennes
3
Lyon
0
Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24
W
Union Berlin
0
Lyon
4
Elite Club Friendlies 31/07/24
D
Torino
0
Lyon
0
Player to watch – Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal's big summer singing came through the ranks at Roma before moving to Swiss Side Basel in 2022 and then being signed by Bologna a season later.
Still only 22, Calafiori has made five appearances for the Italian national team and was part of the squad that played in Germany at Euro 2024.
Will the young Italian make the grade in the Premier League?
There have been some injury doubts for the Gunner's new signing but manager Mikel Arteta hopes that he will be ready to make his debut on Sunday.
