Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund: Match Preview, Lineups, and Statistics

Arsenal has an opportunity to secure silverware before the 2026-27 season commences when they host Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta's squad aims to clinch the tournament for the fifth consecutive year, having emerged victorious in the last four editions.

However, the Gunners are looking to rebound from a 3-1 friendly loss against Real Betis, which ended their flawless pre-season run after prior wins against MK Dons and Girona.

Despite this setback, Arsenal remains one of the competition's most decorated clubs, having won the Emirates Cup on nine occasions previously. Sunday's fixture also presents one of their final chances to build momentum before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield next weekend.

Borussia Dortmund has experienced an inconsistent pre-season under Niko Kovac, with two wins and two losses in their four friendlies. Following victories over Rot-Weiss Oberhausen and FC Tokyo, they also suffered defeats against Fortuna Dusseldorf and Cerezo Osaka.

The Bundesliga runners-up will also utilize this match to prepare for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup later this month before concluding their summer schedule against Roma.

Team News for Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal welcomed back Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes from their post-World Cup breaks against Real Betis. However, both players saw limited action as part of a planned return.

Young midfielder Louie Copley is a concern after sustaining an injury mid-week, while captain Martin Odegaard has rejoined training following his holiday and could make his first pre-season appearance from the bench.

Borussia Dortmund is monitoring Carney Chukwuemeka after the midfielder was forced off early against FC Tokyo due to a recurrence of a knee issue. Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck are still sidelined with long-term knee injuries.

Should Chukwuemeka be unavailable, recent signing Konstantinos Karetsas might be handed his debut after joining from Genk earlier this week.

Expected Lineups for Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal's probable starting lineup: Meslier; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Borussia Dortmund's probable starting lineup: Drewes; Reggiani, Anton, Ritter; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Beier; Silva, Karetsas; Guirassy

How to Watch Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund: TV Channel, Online Stream

The Emirates Cup clash between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 2 PM BST on Sunday, August 9th, at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The match is expected to be broadcast live on Arsenal's official media platforms, including Arsenal.com and the club's app. Dortmund will also provide coverage through their official channels in select regions.

Key Statistics for Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund

• Arsenal has won the last four editions of the Emirates Cup.
• The Gunners have won the Emirates Cup a total of nine times.
• Borussia Dortmund has a pre-season record of two wins and two losses in their four matches this summer.
• Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Real Betis marked the end of their perfect pre-season record.
• The two clubs have met eight times in competitive matches, with Arsenal winning the most recent encounter 2-0 in the Champions League in 2014.
• Dortmund's last competitive victory over Arsenal was in the 2014 Champions League group stage.

Prediction for Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal's loss to Real Betis was primarily due to individual defensive errors rather than a poor overall performance, and Arteta's team should be capable of mounting a strong response on home turf.

Dortmund is still in the process of finding consistency during pre-season, and given Arsenal's historical success in the Emirates Cup, the hosts appear well-positioned to retain the trophy.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Borussia Dortmund