Introduction to the Match
The Gunners are the stronger side on paper, and they have had a good summer on the transfer front. We’re backing them for victory in Singapore. This upcoming friendly match between Arsenal and Newcastle United is generating a lot of excitement among football fans.
Best Bets for the Match
The best bets for this match include:
- Arsenal to win @ -165 on BetMGM
- Under 2.5 goals @ +125 on BetMGM
- Both teams to score – no – @ -105 on BetMGM
All odds are courtesy of BetMGM, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
The Gunners Have the Upper Hand
In terms of head-to-head, Newcastle had a lot of joy against the Gunners last season. They beat them at home in the Premier League and twice in the League Cup – but fell to a 1-0 defeat in their final meeting. That said, it’s Arsenal’s strong summer that now gives them the upper hand. While Eddie Howe did manage to sign Anthony Elanga, it’s been a largely disappointing transfer window for the Geordies. Many targets have ended up elsewhere, and they now face the possibility of losing Alexander Isak too.
Recent Transfers
In the meantime, Arsenal have been very active. Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Christian Norgaard have already arrived, and Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly joining soon. It could be exactly the sort of window they needed, and they seem well placed to come out on top in Kallang.
Our first bet is:
- Arsenal to win @ -165 on BetMGM
History Suggests a Low-Scoring Affair
Recent games between these two have generally been low-scoring. Aside from one 4-1 outlier last February (won by Arsenal), 10 of their last 11 meetings since May 2021 have ended with under 2.5 goals. Given this is a pre-season clash, with new recruits still bedding in, it’s unlikely to be an open affair. Both of Newcastle’s pre-season games so far have seen over 3.5 scored, but this is a different sort of opponent.
Our second bet is:
- Under 2.5 goals @ +125 on BetMGM
Arsenal’s Strong Backline
Arteta’s men had the best defence in the top-flight last season, and he hopes for more of the same in 2025/26. The arrivals of Zubimendi, Mosquera and Norgaard should help in that regard. This 2-0 scoreline has occurred on six different occasions, making it the most common scoreline, and only one game has seen both teams score.
Our third bet is:
- Both teams to score – no – @ -105 on BetMGM
Analysis: Form of Both Teams
Arsenal finished last season with two wins from their final three matches, drawing only to Liverpool. One of those victories came against Newcastle United, and they head into this game as the stronger side on paper. A recent win over Milan in normal time has further boosted their confidence. The Magpies, meanwhile, have had a tough summer. Their 2024/25 campaign ended with back-to-back defeats to the Gunners and Everton, while their most recent friendly saw them thumped 4-0 by Celtic.
Probable Lineups
The expected lineup for Arsenal is: Raya, White, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz
The expected lineup for Newcastle United is: Pope, Trippier, Burn, Botman, Targett, Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock, Gordon, Barnes, Elanga
Conclusion
In conclusion, the upcoming friendly match between Arsenal and Newcastle United promises to be an exciting encounter. With Arsenal’s strong summer transfers and their recent win over Milan, they seem to have the upper hand. The history of low-scoring affairs between the two teams and Arsenal’s strong backline also support the predictions. Therefore, the best bets for this match are Arsenal to win, under 2.5 goals, and both teams to score – no.
