Community Shield
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction & Stats - Community Shield 2026/27
Predictions
There is history in this one. Arsenal and Manchester City open their Community Shield against a familiar opponent, and the past meetings give this fixture an edge from the first whistle.
It is played on 16/08 (Sunday) at , kicking off at 15:00 (UK time).
Our full Arsenal vs Manchester City prediction is below — worth a read before you commit to a market.
Our verdict on Arsenal vs Manchester City
Both sides begin their Community Shield here, so the analysis leans more on personnel and pre-season signals than on live form. With that in mind, this is the selection we favour:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Manchester City
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Arsenal the side to beat, with roughly 36% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Community Shield odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Reading Arsenal's form
Arsenal come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.
Recent results — Arsenal
30/05/2026 12:00
24/05/2026 11:00
18/05/2026 15:00
10/05/2026 11:30
05/05/2026 15:00
Reading Manchester City's form
Manchester City likewise arrive without a competitive outing logged, so recent form is scarce. Their last few matches still tell part of the story:
Recent results — Manchester City
24/05/2026 11:00
19/05/2026 14:30
16/05/2026 10:00
13/05/2026 15:00
09/05/2026 12:30
The head-to-head favours Manchester City
Manchester City have generally come out ahead of Arsenal F.C. in their recent meetings.
From 48 match(es):
Manchester City: 25 win(s)
Arsenal: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 11
That trend is worth factoring into the Arsenal vs Manchester City prediction.
Form comparison Arsenal vs Manchester City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Arsenal
England - Community Shield
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
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0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Manchester City
England - Community Shield
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Manchester City to Win
Manchester City faces a tough challenge against Arsenal, especially playing at , but we still see them as the stronger side.
Their recent form has been outstanding, with strong performances and positive momentum on their side. Our betting tip is Manchester City to win the match.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Arsenal vs Manchester City, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
Fixture information - Arsenal vs Manchester City
Match: Arsenal vs Manchester City
Competition: Community Shield
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Arsenal FC vs Manchester City F.C. that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 0
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 0%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 0%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 0%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
0
League: 0
Home Team
Arsenal
England - Community Shield
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Manchester City
England - Community Shield
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
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