Arsenal will face Barcelona in their third match in the USA this summer, with the Gunners hoping for a positive result in Los Angeles. They started their North American tour with a 5-0 victory against an MLS All Stars team, but then suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. Barcelona’s preseason trip has also been challenging, as they had to cancel their match with Juventus due to a stomach virus affecting the squad.
The match will take place at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. local time. The kickoff time in different territories is as follows: 10:30 p.m. ET in the USA and Canada, 3:30 a.m. BST in the UK, 12:30 p.m. AEST in Australia, 8:00 a.m. IST in India, 10:30 a.m. HKT in Hong Kong, 10:30 a.m. MYT in Malaysia, 10:30 a.m. SGT in Singapore, and 2:30 p.m. NZST in New Zealand.
While pre-season games are not always available for broadcast or streaming, Arsenal.com will stream the match live to viewers worldwide. Matchday passes can be purchased for £4.99 if bought the day before and £6.99 on the day. Additionally, specific countries have dedicated options to watch the game, including DAZN in Canada, TV3 in Spain, and Astro GO and Sooka in Malaysia.
In terms of starting lineups, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is still experimenting to find the right balance. Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Jesus might be recalled to the starting XI. On the other side, Barcelona has confirmed that the squad is free from the stomach virus concern, and new signings Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez may receive some playing time.
Considering both teams’ recent form, it is difficult to predict a clear winner. Arsenal‘s form has been inconsistent, while Barcelona will be looking to get their preseason back on track. A 1-1 draw is anticipated in this match.
In terms of betting odds, Dafabet predicts the following odds for the match: 2.48 for an Arsenal win, 3.72 for a draw, and 2.23 for a Barcelona win. The odds for both teams to score are 1.46 for yes and 2.52 for no, while the over/under for goals is set at 1.49 for over 2.5 goals and 2.44 for under 2.5 goals.
Overall, Arsenal‘s clash with Barcelona in Los Angeles is expected to be an intriguing match, with both teams eager to gain momentum in their preseason preparations.
