Arsenal v Burnley result
Team pages: Arsenal · Burnley · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Arsenal 1–0 Burnley — Arsenal won this Premier League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home win.
What xG said
xG said Arsenal: 1.23 to 0.19 in expected goals, from 13 shots to 5, ahead on xG from the 13th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).
The result
Arsenal beat Burnley 1–0 at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Monday 18 May. Arsenal have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Arsenal led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Arsenal: Kai Havertz (37’, assisted by Bukayo Saka).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s one key moment (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Kai Havertz’s goal on 37 minutes.
Discipline
P. Tierney showed four yellow cards — against 3.2 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Arsenal: Kai Havertz (67’); Burnley: Hannibal Mejbri (28’), Zian Flemming (90+1’) and Lucas Pires (90+4’).
What it changes
Arsenal stay first after this result (37 league matches played). Arsenal have scored 71 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Arsenal have conceded 27 goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs.
Burnley stay 19th after this result (37 league matches played). Burnley have scored 38 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Burnley have conceded 75 goals, the most of the 20 clubs.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Burnley are winless in their last 12 matches in all competitions. Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) 7.2, Declan Rice (Arsenal) 5.0 and Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal) 4.2 led the match.
Head-to-head
Arsenal are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Burnley, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Arsenal to win, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.
Next up
Arsenal next host Hull City on 7 November 2026.
Burnley next travel to Cardiff on 7 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Arsenal: Arsenal v Hull City, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Burnley: Cardiff v Burnley, Saturday 7 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Arsenal 1–0 Burnley · Premier League
- Venue: Emirates Stadium · London
- Referee: P. Tierney
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Arsenal 4 · draws 2 · Burnley 0 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Arsenal 4W 1D 0L · Burnley 0W 1D 4L
Arsenal 1–0 Burnley (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Arsenal for / against | Line | Burnley for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5our book | 0.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.25 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.88 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.38 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.5 for · 18.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.38 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.5 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 9 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: P. Tierney — 3.15 yellow cards a game, 0.15 red cards, 20.15 fouls over 13 matches.
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Arsenal
Arsenal Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Raya | 49 | 904410 min | 931.9 /90 | 300.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Kepa Arrizabalaga | 9 | 90807 min | 212.3 /90 | 101.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Robert Sánchez | 1 | 9090 min | 11 /90 | 11 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| David Raya n 8 | 90 | 2 |
| Kepa Arrizabalaga n 8 | 89.6 | 2.6 |
Arsenal Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Magalhães | 47 | 823865 min | 541.3 /90 | 290.7 /90 | 561.3 /90 | 2205.1 /90 | 310.7 /90 | 50.1 /90 |
| William Saliba | 45 | 863859 min | 551.3 /90 | 260.6 /90 | 120.3 /90 | 1804.2 /90 | 390.9 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| J. Timber | 41 | 763129 min | 832.4 /90 | 290.8 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 1805.2 /90 | 451.3 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| Piero Hincapié | 33 | 742436 min | 662.4 /90 | 341.3 /90 | 140.5 /90 | 1435.3 /90 | 210.8 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 31 | 662042 min | 421.9 /90 | 221 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 1305.7 /90 | 331.5 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Zubimendi n 8 | 62.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | — |
| David Raya n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.5 | — |
| Declan Rice n 8 | 86.8 | 1 | 0.3 | L. Ugochukwu |
| Viktor Gyökeres n 8 | 75.6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Gabriel Magalhães n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 1 | M. Estève |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Martín Zubimendi n 8 | 62.8 | 3.4 |
| Declan Rice n 8 | 86.8 | 1.8 |
| Viktor Gyökeres n 8 | 75.6 | 0.1 |
| Gabriel Magalhães n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| William Saliba n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
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Arsenal Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Gyökeres | 49 | 683319 min | 210.6 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 681.8 /90 | 371 /90 | 310.8 /90 | 100.3 /90 |
| Bukayo Saka | 44 | 693037 min | 110.3 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 672 /90 | 451.3 /90 | 852.5 /90 | 641.9 /90 |
| Leandro Trossard | 42 | 632658 min | 70.2 /90 | 80.3 /90 | 511.7 /90 | 220.7 /90 | 451.5 /90 | 341.2 /90 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 35 | 571980 min | 100.5 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 421.9 /90 | 221 /90 | 301.4 /90 | 391.8 /90 |
| Noni Madueke | 34 | 581963 min | 60.3 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 311.4 /90 | 180.8 /90 | 371.7 /90 | 512.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Zubimendi n 8 | 62.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| David Raya n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Declan Rice n 8 | 86.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Viktor Gyökeres n 8 | 75.6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Gabriel Magalhães n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Zubimendi n 8 | 62.8 | 0 | 0 |
| David Raya n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Declan Rice n 8 | 86.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Viktor Gyökeres n 8 | 75.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Gabriel Magalhães n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Burnley
Burnley Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dúbravka | 35 | 903150 min | 1273.6 /90 | 712 /90 | 00 /90 |
| M. Weiß | 5 | 90450 min | 142.8 /90 | 81.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dúbravka n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
| M. Weiß n 5 | 90 | 2.8 |
Burnley Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Estève | 35 | 873035 min | 401.2 /90 | 421.2 /90 | 331 /90 | 1404.2 /90 | 150.4 /90 | 10 /90 |
| K. Walker | 33 | 882909 min | 521.6 /90 | 431.3 /90 | 100.3 /90 | 1314.1 /90 | 311 /90 | 90.3 /90 |
| Q. Hartman | 23 | 872010 min | 572.6 /90 | 361.6 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 763.4 /90 | 130.6 /90 | 10 /90 |
| H. Ekdal | 20 | 861718 min | 281.5 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 140.7 /90 | 934.9 /90 | 80.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| B. Humphreys | 19 | 851613 min | 281.6 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 181 /90 | 734.1 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dúbravka n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Estève n 8 | 88 | 0.5 | 0 | Gabriel Magalhães |
| J. Anthony n 8 | 88.4 | 0.6 | 1 | — |
| K. Walker n 8 | 84 | 0.8 | 0.7 | — |
| L. Ugochukwu n 8 | 70.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | Declan Rice |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Estève n 8 | 88 | 1.3 |
| J. Anthony n 8 | 88.4 | 1.3 |
| K. Walker n 8 | 84 | 2.1 |
| L. Ugochukwu n 8 | 70.8 | 1.6 |
| J. Laurent n 8 | 59.5 | 2.1 |
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Burnley Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Tchaouna | 26 | 511336 min | 30.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 191.3 /90 | 100.7 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 90.6 /90 |
| Z. Flemming | 25 | 701759 min | 100.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 381.9 /90 | 221.1 /90 | 90.5 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
| L. Foster | 25 | 571435 min | 20.1 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 130.8 /90 | 60.4 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 100.6 /90 |
| J. Bruun Larsen | 23 | 481101 min | 00 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 121 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 161.3 /90 | 131.1 /90 |
| Marcus Edwards | 18 | 661190 min | 10.1 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 131 /90 | 60.5 /90 | 211.6 /90 | 181.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dúbravka n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Estève n 8 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Anthony n 8 | 88.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| K. Walker n 8 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Ugochukwu n 8 | 70.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dúbravka n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Estève n 8 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Anthony n 8 | 88.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| K. Walker n 8 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Ugochukwu n 8 | 70.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Arsenal | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% | Possession | 40% |
| 1.29 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.19 |
| 13 | Shots | 5 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 0 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 2 |
| 3 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 513 | Passes | 336 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 79% |
Arsenal Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Raya | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Cristhian Mosquera | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| William Saliba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Declan Rice | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Bukayo Saka | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Martin Ødegaard | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Leandro Trossard | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Eberechi Eze | 73 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. Havertz | 73 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Y | 7.6 |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Piero Hincapié sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Viktor Gyökeres sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Martín Zubimendi sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Gabriel Martinelli sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Burnley Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Weiß | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Walker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Tuanzebe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Lucas Pires | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.6 |
| J. Anthony | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Z. Flemming | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| M. Estève | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Tchaouna | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Florentino | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Ugochukwu | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Mejbri | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 5.9 |
| Zeki Amdouni sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Laurent sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Ward-Prowse sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Humphreys sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Bruun Larsen sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Arsenal v Burnley — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-11-01 Burnley 0–2 Arsenal
- 2024-02-17 Burnley 0–5 Arsenal
- 2023-11-11 Arsenal 3–1 Burnley
- 2022-01-23 Arsenal 0–0 Burnley
- 2021-09-18 Burnley 0–1 Arsenal
- 2021-03-06 Burnley 1–1 Arsenal
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Arsenal 1.23 xG from 13 shots, Burnley 0.19 from 5. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 13 | 1 | 1.23 |
| Burnley | 5 | 0 | 0.19 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, Arsenal led on xG, 0.92 to 0.16. At full time, Arsenal led on xG, 1.23 to 0.19. The widest gap was 1.04 xG to Arsenal, in the 87th minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Arsenal v Burnley?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Arsenal v Burnley was Home win.
- What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Burnley?
- In their last 6 meetings, Arsenal won 4, Burnley won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Arsenal and Burnley?
- Recent form — Arsenal 4W 1D 0L; Burnley 0W 1D 4L.
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