Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund prediction 09.08.2026 | Emirates Cup
Arsenal
Kick off:
Date:
Borussia Dortmund
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1.65
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4.10
2
4.59
Contents
- Competition: Emirates Cup
- Date: 9th August, 2026
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal conclude their pre-season preparations by hosting Borussia Dortmund in the 2026 Emirates Cup on Sunday afternoon. The fixture represents the Gunners' final opportunity to fine-tune their squad ahead of the Premier League campaign, while Dortmund will also use the contest as an important benchmark before the start of the Bundesliga season.
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Arsenal
2 : 0
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League
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Borussia Dortmund
2 : 0
Arsenal
Champions League
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Borussia Dortmund
0 : 1
Arsenal
Champions League
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Arsenal
1 : 2
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League
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Arsenal
2 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League
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Borussia Dortmund
1 : 1
Arsenal
Champions League
These clubs share plenty of European history, having met regularly in the UEFA Champions League between 2011 and 2014. Arsenal hold a slight historical advantage, although several encounters have been closely contested. The most recent competitive meetings ended in a 2-0 Arsenal victory in London and a 2-0 Borussia Dortmund win in Germany during the 2014/15 Champions League group stage.
Arsenal team overview
Mikel Arteta's side remain one of Europe's strongest teams and are expected to field a significantly stronger lineup than the one used against Real Betis. Arsenal opened their public pre-season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Girona before defensive lapses contributed to a 3-1 defeat against the La Liga side.
Arteta admitted his frustration with those defensive errors and indicated that several key international players should return in time for the Emirates Cup, including Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhães. Their return should considerably improve both Arsenal's creativity and defensive stability.
There are still a few injury concerns. Jurrien Timber remains a doubt after missing recent action, while Arteta is expected to carefully manage the minutes of players returning from international commitments.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Arsenal
1 : 3
Real Betis
Club Friendlies 1
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Girona
1 : 4
Arsenal
Club Friendlies 1
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PSG
4 : 3
Arsenal
Champions League
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Crystal Palace
1 : 2
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
1 : 0
Burnley
Premier League
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
David Raya
Defenders
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4
Ben White
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5
Piero Hincapie
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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49
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders
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41
Declan Rice
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8
Martin Ødegaard
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36
Martin Zubimendi
Forwards
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7
Bukayo Saka
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11
Gabriel Martinelli
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14
Viktor Gyökeres
Borussia Dortmund team overview
Borussia Dortmund arrive in London following a demanding pre-season schedule that has included a tour of Japan. Niko Kovač's side have produced mixed performances, recording two victories and two defeats in four summer fixtures, defeating the hosts Tokyo 1-0 in the final friendly game of the tour.
Team news is relatively encouraging for Dortmund, although midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka remains a fitness concern after missing recent preparations.
Last matches of Borussia Dortmund
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FC Tokyo
0 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Club Friendlies 1
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Cerezo Osaka
1 : 0
Borussia Dortmund
Club Friendlies 1
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Fortuna Dusseldorf
2 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Club Friendlies 1
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Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
1 : 3
Borussia Dortmund
Club Friendlies 1
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Werder Bremen
0 : 2
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gregor Kobel
Defenders
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26
Julian Ryerson
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3
Waldemar Anton
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2
Yan Couto
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24
Daniel Svensson
Midfielders
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8
Felix Nmecha
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13
Pascal Groß
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7
Jobe Bellingham
Forwards
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21
Fabio Silva
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14
Maximilian Beier
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9
Serhou Guirassy
Prediction
Both managers will undoubtedly prioritise fitness and tactical preparation over the final result. Expect chances at both ends and an entertaining conclusion to pre-season.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities during pre-season. Arsenal conceded three goals against Real Betis after individual defensive mistakes, while Dortmund have also struggled for consistency at the back, conceding in three of the four friendly matches so far.
- Both sides possess plenty of attacking quality.
- The nature of the Emirates Cup usually favours open football, as this is the final pre-season test before competitive action resumes.
Main prediction Arsenal - Borussia Dortmund
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.61
