Preview: Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup final 2025-26
Can Pep Guardiola lead Man City to their ninth Carabao Cup title?
Wembley Stadium in London gears up to host the final of the Carabao Cup, featuring Arsenal and the eight-time Carabao Cup champions Manchester City.
It has been 33 years since Arsenal last won the Carabao Cup by defeating Sheffield Wednesday. The Gunners made it to the finals after defeating Chelsea 4-2 in the semi-finals. Mikel Arteta has come agonisingly close to winning silverware with Arsenal, and given Arsenal’s recent form, this is a perfect opportunity for him to clinch the Carabao Cup trophy.
Man City are out of the UEFA Champions League race, and the Premier League title race also looks out of reach, given that Arsenal are nine points ahead of City. They are coming after defeating the defending champions Newcastle United in the semi-finals.
Kick-off:
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Wembley Stadium
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 p.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)
The Spanish midfielder has played for Real Sociedad for almost a decade before making a move to the Emirates Stadium in North London. In 30 games in the English Premier League, he has scored 5 goals and provided an assist, and would be keen to find his name on the scoresheet against City.
Abdukodir Khusanov (Man City)
The Uzbek centre back from Tashkent has previously plied his trade with Lens before finding his new home in the Etihad. He has been a strong presence in the back for Man City. The 22-year-old Uzbekistan international has made over 15 appearances for City and will be eyeing another clean sheet against Arsenal.
Match Facts
- Doug Lishman is the leading goalscorer for Arsenal in this fixture.
- Sergio Aguero is the leading goalscorer for Man City in this fixture.
- City defeated Arsenal 4-1 in the Carabao Cup quarter finals
Arsenal vs Manchester City: Betting Tips and Odds
- Man City to win the match – 9/4 with bet365
- Erling Haaland to score – 11/10 with bet365
- Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City – 11/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber will miss the next game for Arsenal
Josko Gvardiol & Guehi will be the only absences for City in the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 203
Arsenal won: 97
Man City won: 58
Draws: 48
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Trafford (GK); Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Ait Nouri; Silva, Rodri; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland
Match Prediction
Despite all odds favouring Arsenal to win the Carabao Cup, we expect City to win the game by a slender margin in the upcoming match against Arsenal.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
UK: Sky Sports Football
US: Paramount+
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is the Arsenal vs Manchester City Carabao Cup 2025-26 match?
The venue is Wembley Stadium, England. It will be played on Sunday, 22 March, at 10:00 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Carabao Cup 2025-26 in India?
Fancode can be used in India to watch all the games live.
Where and how to watch Carabao Cup 2025-26 in the UK?
People in the UK can tune into Sky Sports to watch the matches live.
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