Arsenal vs Tottenham: Full Match Preview and Live Details

Thomas Frank's First North London Derby

Thomas Frank is set to experience his first north London derby as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. His team will face Arsenal in a friendly match scheduled for Thursday in Hong Kong. This encounter is part of both clubs' pre-season tours across Asia, offering fans a glimpse of their respective squads ahead of the upcoming season.

The match is set to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park, with a kick-off time of 12:30 pm BST on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Both teams have maintained unbeaten records in their warm-up games so far. Arsenal has secured victories against AC Milan and Newcastle, while Tottenham has managed to beat Reading and drew with Wycombe and Luton Town.

Where to Watch the Match

In the UK, the game will not be broadcast live on television. However, fans can access the match through a live stream by purchasing a match pass on Arsenal’s official website for £6.99 or by subscribing to SpursPlay, which requires a £45 annual subscription. For those who prefer a more interactive experience, following a live blog from Standard Sport is an option to stay updated with all the action on the day of the match.

Team News and Injuries

Arsenal is expected to see some high-profile debutants in this match. Viktor Gyokeres, the club's big-money signing, trained with his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday, and manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he will make his debut. Similarly, Cristhian Mosquera, who was signed from Valencia earlier this month, is likely to feature after missing the recent game against Newcastle. However, there are injury concerns for Riccardo Calafiori, who was withdrawn during the match against Newcastle. Arteta hopes that the Italian defender has avoided a serious injury, but he will not be available for the Tottenham clash. Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel, and Jurrien Timber are also absent due to long-term injuries.

Tottenham faces its own set of challenges, with nine current injury cases. Players such as Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski have been out for an extended period, while James Maddison and Dominic Solanke could be questionable due to their respective injuries. Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon, new signing Kota Takai, and Rodrigo Bentancur missed the recent matches against Wycombe and Luton Town. Among them, only Bentancur is expected to play a role in the upcoming game. Destiny Udogie has also been ruled out due to a knee injury.

Prediction and Head-to-Head Record

The match presents two very different scenarios for the teams involved. Arsenal is a well-established side that continues to strengthen its squad, while Tottenham is undergoing a transition under Frank’s leadership, which may require additional signings. Arteta aims to integrate Gyokeres and Mosquera into the team quickly, and their inclusion could significantly boost the Gunners’ chances of victory.

Looking at the historical record, Arsenal holds an advantage over Tottenham, with 89 wins compared to 67 for the visitors. The head-to-head record also shows 55 draws. In terms of odds, Arsenal is heavily favored to win, with a 1/2 betting line, while Tottenham is at 9/2 and a draw is priced at 18/5.

Despite the differences in their current states, the match is expected to be entertaining, with Arsenal likely to come out on top. A 2-0 victory for the Gunners is the most probable outcome.