Arsenal welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for the latest instalment of the Emirates Cup - a competition they have dominated down the years.
The Gunners swept aside Athletic Bilbao 3‑0 last year, beat Lyon 2‑0 in 2024, edged Monaco on penalties in 2023, and thrashed Sevilla 6‑0 in 2022 to give Mikel Arteta a perfect record in the pre-season tune-up.
The Spaniard will want to see a response to Wednesday’s 3‑1 friendly loss to Real Betis from his Premier League champions.
Individual errors proved costly, ending Arsenal’s flawless summer following victories over MK Dons and Girona.
The Gunners now need to deliver a sharper, more controlled display with Manchester City looming in the Community Shield next week.
Dortmund’s pre‑season has been equally uneven with Niko Kovac’s side winning two and losing two of their four friendlies.
The Bundesliga outfit are also preparing for their own summer silverware opportunity - the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich later this month.
With Arteta likely to field a strong XI and Dortmund still missing key players, the Gunners should be confident of extending their Emirates Cup dominance.
Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund Tips Summary
Best Bet – Arsenal to win to nil @ 2/1
Alternative Bet – Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime @ 1/1
Bet Builder – Arsenal to win, Gyokeres first‑half goal & Under 4 goals @ 15/2
Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Best Bet: Arsenal to win to nil @ 2/1
Arteta’s Emirates Cup record speaks for itself and there should be little doubt that the Gunners boss will be keen to keep it intact.
In four previous matches in the pre-season competition, his side has recorded four wins with 13 goals scored and none conceded.
Their determination to maintain that run will be even greater after Wednesday’s setback against Betis when the Gunners were guilty of some uncharacteristic mistakes.
Arsenal’s defensive structure has generally looked solid throughout pre‑season, and the return of Gabriel Magalhaes strengthens their back line.
Dortmund, meanwhile, have struggled for fluency in their recent friendlies. A 1‑0 win over FC Tokyo was encouraging, but defeats to Fortuna Dusseldorf and Cerezo Osaka highlighted their lack of cutting edge.
Injuries to Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and potentially Carney Chukwuemeka leave Kovac short of midfield control and defensive leadership.
With Dortmund’s attack relying heavily on Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva, the visitors may struggle to create clear chances.
Given Arsenal’s strong home form, superior squad depth and defensive stability, a win to nil feels the most natural angle.
Alternative Bet: Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime @ 1/1
Viktor Gyokeres has been putting a lot of work in during pre-season as he looks to build on what was a slightly underwhelming first campaign in north London.
His movement, aggression and penalty‑box instincts make him a constant threat, and he was one of Arsenal’s few bright sparks against Betis.
Meanwhile, Dortmund’s defence has looked vulnerable to direct runs and quick combinations.
Gyokeres scored against Athletic Bilbao in last season’s Emirates Cup game and tends to start campaigns fast. Backing him to score at any time appears to be a shrewd angle.
Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder
- Arsenal to win
- Gyokeres to score in the first half
- Under 4 goals
Pays 15/2
This Bet Builder leans into Arsenal’s fast starts, Dortmund’s defensive issues, and the controlled nature of most Emirates Cup matches.
Arsenal are fancied to win because of Arteta’s proud record in the competition and desperation to bounce back from the midweek loss. Arteta should also field a strong starting XI.
Gyokeres can grab a first‑half goal because Arsenal typically begin aggressively at home, and Dortmund’s makeshift midfield may struggle early.
Three of Arsenal’s Emirates Cup wins under Arteta have all stayed under the four-goal line, albeit one of those was on penalties after a scoreless game.
The combination offers strong value in a match where Arsenal should dominate without needing to run up a large score.
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Key Match Stats
- Arsenal have won four straight Emirates Cups under Arteta
- Dortmund have scored just five goals in four friendlies
- Arsenal have scored three goals in two of their three summer wins
- Dortmund have lost two of their last three matches
- Arsenal kept clean sheets in all four previous Emirates Cup wins under Arteta
- Fabio Silva has scored Dortmund’s only goal in their last two matches
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