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74 LINEUPS FOR V COVENTRYLOCKMAGALHÃES IN 96% OF ARSENAL XISSPLITAT ST · SAKA 35% / HAVERTZ 32%

Predicted Arsenal XI vs Coventry

Fri 21 Aug, 20:00EPL

● Predicted XI · Arsenal vs Coventry
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90%+Near-lock75–89%Strong<75%Split

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Crowd signal · Contested slots

Where Arsenal fans disagree

STToo close to call
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Saka
35% 26
Havertz
32% 24

Saka starts either way (in 91% of XIs). The open question is Havertz, in 35%.

LMToo close to call
Picked here
Eze
23% 17
Martinelli
15% 11

Neither is nailed on. Eze is in 64% of XIs, Martinelli 32%. This is a fight for the shirt.

Slots within 8 points are marked contested. Percentages count picks for this position only, so a player can lose here and still be in most XIs. The second number is the headcount.

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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Coventry74 PREDICTIONS

Arsenal's predicted lineup at home to Coventry in the EPL is a 4-4-2: David Raya in goal, a back four of J. Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, P. Hincapié and R. Calafiori, and V. Gyökeres and B. Saka further forward. Based on 74 fan predictions, with 5 of the eleven at strong confidence or better.

  1. GKDavid Raya
  2. RBJ. Timber
  3. CBGabriel Magalhães
  4. CBP. Hincapié
  5. LBR. Calafiori
  6. RMMartín Zubimendi
  7. CMD. Rice
  8. CMM. Ødegaard
  9. LME. Eze
  10. STV. Gyökeres
  11. STB. Saka

Team news

  • Closest call at ST: Saka (35%) just ahead of Havertz (32%).

Predicted XI from 74 fan predictions, refreshed as new ones land. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 7
  • TzolisTransferJul '26
  • Meslier from LeedsFree agentJul '26
  • Vieira from Hamburger SVReturn from loanJun '26
  • Nelson from BrentfordReturn from loanJun '26
  • Hincapié from Bayer LeverkusenTransferJun '26
  • Nwaneri from MarseilleReturn from loanJun '26
  • Kabia from ShrewsburyReturn from loanMay '26
Out· 5
  • Kamara to Crawley TownLoanJul '26
  • RojasFree agentJul '26
  • Trossard to BeşiktaşTransferJul '26
  • Hein to Werder BremenTransferJun '26
  • KiwiorTransferJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 19 of last 30
4-2-3-1
63%
4-3-3
33%
3-5-1-1
3%

Last Season's Most Common Arsenal XI

Based on 63 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

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Raya
GK·51 starts
2
Saliba
DEF·48 starts
6
Magalhães
DEF·46 starts
12
Timber
DEF·37 starts
5
Hincapié
DEF·30 starts
41
Rice
MID·49 starts
36
Zubimendi
MID·48 starts
10
Eze
MID·36 starts
14
Gyökeres
FWD·40 starts
7
Saka
FWD·37 starts
19
Trossard
FWD·32 starts
Left the club

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Arsenal

What is Arsenal's predicted lineup?
Arsenal's predicted lineup at home to Coventry in the EPL is a 4-4-2: David Raya in goal, a back four of J. Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, P. Hincapié and R. Calafiori, and V. Gyökeres and B. Saka further forward. Based on 74 fan predictions, with 5 of the eleven at strong confidence or better. Full XI (4-4-2): David Raya, J. Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, P. Hincapié, R. Calafiori, Martín Zubimendi, D. Rice, M. Ødegaard, E. Eze, V. Gyökeres, B. Saka.
Who started Arsenal's last match?
Arsenal's starting XI on 30 May 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (4-2-3-1): D. Raya, C. Mosquera, W. Saliba, Gabriel, P. Hincapie, D. Rice, M. Lewis-Skelly, B. Saka, M. Odegaard, L. Trossard, K. Havertz.
What was Arsenal's last result?
Arsenal drew with Paris Saint Germain 1–1 on 30 May 2026.
When did Arsenal last win?
Arsenal last won on 24 May 2026, beating Crystal Palace 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Arsenal?
B. Saka is Arsenal's first choice penalty taker, with V. Gyökeres next in line. Saka scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Arsenal in the 2025-26 season?
D. Raya leads with 51 starts for Arsenal across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Arsenal use most often?
Arsenal have used a 4-3-3 in 39 of their 63 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Arsenal goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
D. Raya has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Arsenal in the 2025-26 season, starting 51 matches.
Which Arsenal defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
W. Saliba has made the most starts as defender for Arsenal in the 2025-26 season, starting 48 matches.
Which Arsenal midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
D. Rice has made the most starts as midfielder for Arsenal in the 2025-26 season, starting 49 matches.
Which Arsenal forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
V. Gyökeres has made the most starts as forward for Arsenal in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.
Squad · 40 players

Goalkeepers

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Kepa
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GK
Meslier
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GK
Porter
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GK
Raya
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Setford
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Ranson
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