Arsenal vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 08.04.2025

Event Details

• Date and Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (3:00 PM Time zone: Eastern Daylight Time)
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
• Competition: UEFA Champions League

Arsenal vs Real Madrid Preview and Team News

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will have their sights set on winning the Champions League for the first time this season. The North London club eased through to this stage of the competition following a dominant 9-3 aggregate win over PSV in the previous round.

Champions League nights under the lights 🌃 pic.twitter.com/JrU3Q9OIqn

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 6, 2025

Arsenal have been excellent in home matches throughout the season, winning 67% of their matches at the Emirates Stadium. They have averaged an xG of 1.96 per game, scoring an average of two goals per game. Meanwhile, they have allowed an average xGA of 0.91 and allowed just 0.8 goals per 90.

Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard will be recalled after being rested against Everton. However, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel are all ruled out until the start of next season.  

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber; Rice, Ødegaard, Merino; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli. 

Real Madrid Team News

Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid will be hoping to retain the Champions League this season. After eliminating Manchester City in the playoff round, the Spanish giants held their nerve from the penalty spot in the previous round to overcome Atletico Madrid.

✈️👋 ¡Despegamos!@Zegna | #RealMadridxZegna pic.twitter.com/DTcSnJja4p

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 7, 2025

Real Madrid have won just 47% of their away matches this season, averaging an xG of 1.68 per game and scoring an average of 1.73 goals per 90. They have also allowed goals on their travels throughout the season, averaging an xGA of 1.30 and allowing one goal per game.

Ferland Mendy will be absent for the first leg this week due to a hamstring issue. Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão are also set to miss the remainder of the season, while Thibaut Courtois will face a late fitness test.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-4-2): Lunin; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Garcia; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Modrić, Camavinga; Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. 

Arsenal vs Real Madrid Prediction 

• Pick: Arsenal
• Odds: +133 (20Bet)
• Score prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Real Madrid

All the pressure in this first leg will be on Arsenal, as they will need to take something back to the Spanish capital next week. 

Arsenal are unbeaten in their two Champions League matches against Real Madrid, which includes a 1-0 aggregate win in the last 16 in the 2005-06 season. 

It is also worth noting before making an Arsenal vs Real Madrid prediction that the hosts have led longer than any other team in the competition this term, and only Inter Milan have trailed for fewer minutes. 

Arsenal vs Real Madrid Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: -147 (20Bet)

Despite the attacking quality that will be on display this week, under 2.5 goals looks like a standout selection. Arsenal matches have averaged just 2.65 goals per game this season, and they have kept clean sheets in 40% of their fixtures. 

Therefore, there could also be value in both teams not scoring on Tuesday. Real Madrid away matches have averaged 2.73 goals per game, and they have kept clean sheets in just 27% of their fixtures on the road. 

Arsenal vs Real Madrid Where to Watch (USA, Canada) 

• CBS (USA)
• DAZN (Canada)

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By Alex Duddley

Updated: 07 Apr 2025, 21:39