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Arsenal Vs Borussia Dortmund | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Time | CAT: 15:00 | IST: 18:30 | UTC: 13:00 | UK: 14:00 |
| Stadium | Emirates Stadium |
| City | London, England |
| Competition | Emirates Cup 2026 |
| Match Type | Pre-season |
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, Prediction and Match Analysis
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund is the 2026 Emirates Cup fixture and Arsenal’s first home match since becoming Premier League champions.
Arsenal have already built useful momentum in pre-season and now face a Dortmund side capable of testing their pressing structure, defensive line and control in transition.
The game should be more competitive than a routine friendly because of the Emirates Cup setting and the quality available to both teams.
Arsenal will want to dominate possession at home, while Dortmund are dangerous whenever they can escape pressure and attack quickly into space.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
| Arsenal Vs Borussia Dortmund TV Channels & Live Stream | ||
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| United Kingdom | No confirmed linear TV | Arsenal YouTube - free |
| Zimbabwe | No confirmed linear TV | Arsenal YouTube - free |
| South Africa | No confirmed linear TV | Arsenal YouTube - free |
| India | FanCode | FanCode / Arsenal YouTube |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland / BVB | Sky / BVB platforms |
| Austria | Sky Deutschland / BVB | Sky / BVB platforms |
| Switzerland | Sky Deutschland / BVB | Sky / BVB platforms |
| MENA / UAE / KSA | Abu Dhabi Sports | Abu Dhabi Sports platforms |
| Brazil / Latin America | ESPN | ESPN platforms |
| Arsenal confirms the match is free on the official Arsenal YouTube channel in most territories. Separate local broadcasters hold rights in several markets, including Germany, parts of MENA, Latin America and Scandinavia. | ||
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: Tactical Preview and Match Story
Arsenal are likely to push Dortmund back with sustained possession and an aggressive counter-press. The visitors must find ways to play through pressure rather than simply clearing the ball.
Dortmund can cause problems if Arsenal’s high defensive line is exposed. Fast runs behind the full-backs and direct passes after turnovers may be their clearest route to goal.
The midfield battle will determine the rhythm. Arsenal want control and territorial dominance, while Dortmund will try to turn possession changes into quick attacks.
Because this is the Emirates Cup, Arsenal will want more than fitness. A convincing home performance would provide momentum before the Community Shield and the start of the league season.
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund Team News
Arsenal Team News: Arsenal completed their final training session for the Emirates Cup on Saturday. The club has not confirmed the starting XI, so lineup claims should wait for the official team sheet.
Arsenal’s earlier pre-season matches have given minutes to both senior players and academy prospects, and further rotation is expected.
Borussia Dortmund Team News: Dortmund are expected to field a strong travelling squad while also managing pre-season minutes. Confirmed starters will be known close to kickoff.
Key Battles
Arsenal press vs Dortmund buildup: Dortmund must play through pressure without exposing themselves to turnovers near their own box.
Dortmund pace vs Arsenal high line: Arsenal’s defenders need to control the space behind them whenever possession is lost.
Midfield territory: The team that wins central second balls should spend more time attacking in the opposition half.
Final Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
