The Premier League Round 24 clash between Leeds vs Arsenal will take place at Elland Road, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 PM (IST) on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
League leaders Arsenal travel to West Yorkshire as clear favorites, carrying a dominant recent record against Leeds United. Leeds, hovering just above the relegation zone, will rely on home support and intensity to challenge a title-chasing Arsenal side in cold winter conditions (7°C).
Match Overview – Leeds vs Arsenal
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Leeds United vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Round 24 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Saturday, 31 January 2026 – 20:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Elland Road |
| Location | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Capacity | 37,645 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 7°C – Cool |
Match Insight: Arsenal have won all seven of their most recent meetings with Leeds United, including a dominant 5–0 victory earlier this season.
Leeds are expected to sit compact in a back three and look for transitions through Brenden Aaronson, while Arsenal should control possession through their midfield trio of Ødegaard, Rice, and Zubimendi.
Season So Far Comparison – Leeds vs Arsenal
| Metric | Leeds United | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 16th | 1st |
| Wins | 6 | 15 |
| Draws | 8 | 5 |
| Losses | 9 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 31 | 42 |
| Avg Goals per Match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Avg Goals Conceded | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| xG (Expected Goals) | 33.34 | 40.46 |
| xG per 90 | 1.45 | 1.76 |
| Clean Sheets | 4 | 11 |
Recent Form Guide – Leeds vs Arsenal
Leeds United – Last 5 Premier League Matches
| Matchweek | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MW19 | Liverpool (A) | D 0–0 |
| MW20 | Man United (H) | D 1–1 |
| MW21 | Newcastle (A) | L 3–4 |
| MW22 | Fulham (H) | W 1–0 |
| MW23 | Everton (A) | D 1–1 |
Arsenal – Last 5 Premier League Matches
| Matchweek | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MW19 | Aston Villa (H) | W 4–1 |
| MW20 | Bournemouth (A) | L 2–3 |
| MW21 | Liverpool (H) | D 0–0 |
| MW22 | Nott’m Forest (A) | D 0–0 |
| MW23 | Man United (H) | L 2–3 |
Head-to-Head – Leeds vs Arsenal
| Category | Leeds United | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Total Wins | 8 | 18 |
| Home Wins | 5 | 12 |
| Away Wins | 3 | 6 |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2025 | Arsenal | 5–0 | Leeds |
| 01 Apr 2023 | Arsenal | 4–1 | Leeds |
| 16 Oct 2022 | Leeds | 0–1 | Arsenal |
| 08 May 2022 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Leeds |
| 18 Dec 2021 | Leeds | 1–4 | Arsenal |
Match Insight: Arsenal have scored 16 goals across the last five meetings with Leeds.
Top Scorers to Watch
- Leeds United: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 9 goals, 1 assist (21 matches)
- Arsenal: Leandro Trossard – 5 goals, 4 assists (19 matches)
Calvert-Lewin remains Leeds’ primary threat inside the box, while Trossard’s movement and finishing add variety to Arsenal’s front line.
Predicted Lineups – Leeds vs Arsenal
Leeds United (3-4-2-1)
Karl Darlow – Joe Rodon, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Pascal Struijk – Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev, James Justin – Anton Stach, Brenden Aaronson – Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapié – Martin Ødegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice – Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players Out | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | Gabriel Gudmundsson, Jaka Bijol, Daniel James | 3 |
| Arsenal | Max Dowman | 1 |
Statistical Projection – Leeds vs Arsenal
| Metric | Leeds | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 17% | 60% |
| Draw Probability | 23% | — |
| Possession | 38–42% | 58–62% |
| Shots on Target | 3–4 | 5–7 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.9–1.2 | 1.8–2.3 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 12% | 32% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Calvert-Lewin | Trossard |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Leeds United 1–3 Arsenal
Likely Scorers
- Leandro Trossard
- Bukayo Saka
- Gabriel Jesus
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Arsenal’s superior quality, historical dominance, and attacking depth should see them claim a comfortable away win, even if Leeds make it competitive early on at Elland Road.
Confidence Levels
- Arsenal Win: 60%
- Draw: 23%
- Leeds Win: 17%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Arsenal to Win
- Over 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Leandro Trossard
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FAQs – Leeds vs Arsenal
1.What time is Leeds vs Arsenal?
Kick-off is at 20:30 PM (IST) on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At Elland Road, Leeds, England.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin for Leeds and Leandro Trossard for Arsenal.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 3–1 away win for Arsenal.