It is an all Premier League clash in Singapore as Arsenal prepare to do battle with Newcastle in a pre-season friendly at Sunday lunchtime. The Gunners come off the back of beating AC Milan 1-0 in their last outing, although they did lose 6-5 in a penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, Newcastle were embarrassed by Celtic last weekend, falling to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the reigning Scottish Premiership champions in their own pre-season friendly.
The Magpies are in a slump after star striker Alexander Isak claimed that he wants to explore his options amid reported interest in the Sweden international from Premier League champions Liverpool, while they also keep missing out on a lot of their summer transfer targets in the window.
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Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction: Gunners to grab victory?
Key Stats
- Arsenal have now won three games in a row in all competitions, and are unbeaten in four.
- Arsenal have also kept two clean sheets in those games, conceding just once.
- Newcastle have lost three of their last four matches in total across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle
Given the quality in their squad and the superior transfer business they have done so far in the summer window in comparison to Newcastle, Arsenal should be favourites to win this one. The last three H2Hs have been won by a team to nil, so we are also backing the Gunners to secure a clean sheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal established as favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from bet365, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal are firm favourites with bookmakers to win the game. A draw is rated at just over 20%, while a Newcastle victory is valued at just under 20%.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly matched
The last four H2Hs in all competitions have been split, with two wins each. Arsenal won the last meeting 1-0 in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium back in May, with Declan Rice scoring the winning goal.
England Premier League 18/05/25
Arsenal
Newcastle
England EFL Cup 05/02/25
Newcastle
Arsenal
England EFL Cup 07/01/25
Arsenal
Newcastle
England Premier League 02/11/24
Newcastle
Arsenal
England Premier League 24/02/24
Arsenal
Newcastle
Arsenal preview: Too early for Gyokeres?
According to the latest reports at the time of writing, Viktor Gyokeres is set to have his medical at Arsenal ahead of a proposed £63.5m move including add-ons from Sporting. It is unlikely that the Swedish striker will be used from the start though, should he be signed in time to join up with the squad.
Cristhian Mosquera is another recent signing that may have to wait for his full debut, while both Jurrien Timber and Gabriel are still nursing minor injuries, according to head coach Mikel Arteta.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), White, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Havertz & 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
Newcastle preview: No Isak but Elanga may start
As mentioned before, Isak has not travelled with the squad to Singapore, but new signing Anthony Elanga has, and could get a start here. Lewis Hall has recovered from injury, but may not be risked from the start.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Elanga, Barnes & Gordon
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Chelsea
0
Newcastle
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Brighton
1
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Ipswich
0
Newcastle
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Aston Villa
4
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 16/04/25
W
Crystal Palace
0
Newcastle
5
Player to watch: Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka managed to score the only goal of the game, and collect the Player of the Match (POTM) award, as Arsenal beat AC Milan 1-0 in their first pre-season friendly in Singapore last time out. The England international winger will be hoping to repeat his heroics when Newcastle come calling.