North London Derby Showdown: Arsenal and Tottenham Clash in Hong Kong Pre-Season Friendly
Arsenal and Tottenham are set to face off in a highly anticipated first North London Derby outside the UK. Set to kick-off on July 31, 2025 in Hong Kong, the two sides will continue their Asia pre-season Tour.
Arsenal are currently in strong form, aiming to synchronise their new recruitment’s before the campaign. While Tottenham under new manager will also look to capitalize on their attacking prowess to challenge their rivals.
The Lilywhites could also go against the likes of Viktor Gyökeres who is likely to make his first appearance for Arsenal. Spurs having their own dynamic attack, driven by Heung-min Son and James Maddison, will try to set the stage for an intense battle of contrasting styles.
| Bets | Over/Under | Moneyline |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | -205 |
| Total Goals by Arsenal | Over 2.5 | +133 |
| Total Goals by Tottenham | Over 1.5 | +170 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | -220 |
| Arsenal to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes | +163 |
| Draw and Both Teams to Score | Yes | +420 |
| Tottenham to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes | +650 |
Arsenal have been formidable against Tottenham in the the past few years. Losing only 2 out of the last 10 games to the Spurs, Arteta and his side have tendency to score against their rivals. The Spanish manager also holds a formidable 6-1 record against Tottenham manager Thomas Frank.
Tottenham’s 4-3-3 formation maximizes Son’s flair and Maddison’s creativity. However, their defense has struggled to maintain solidity, a trend that could benefit Arsenal’s attacking options. Moreover, with new recruitment’s like Mohamed Kudus trying to find his feet, this clash could be termed as crucial in season preparations.
New faces through the door 🚪
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 26, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres is Arsenal's sixth signing of the summer 💫 pic.twitter.com/29yokN5LO6
Total Goals Over 3.5 @ +102 as per BetMGM
Both teams have demonstrated offensive strength, with Arsenal averaging around 1.8 goals per game and Tottenham at 1.6. Historical rivalry data and recent high-scoring trends suggest that over 3.5 goals is a solid bet, especially given the competitive nature of this fixture.
| Picks | Moneyline |
| Arsenal/Arsenal | +123 |
| Arsenal/Draw | +1500 |
| Draw/Draw | +700 |
| Tottenham/Tottenham | +750 |
These selections reflect the potential for Arsenal to lead at half time and maintain their advantages. A possible shift to a draw or Tottenham taking an early lead shouldn’t be ruled out either.
| Correct Score | Moneyline |
| 1-0 | +1000 |
| 0-0 | +220 |
| 2-0 | +900 |
| 2-1 | +700 |
| 1-1 | +800 |
These selections outline the potential outcomes derived from the scoring patterns and competitiveness of the North London Derby. BetMGM offers a wide range score predicting options for this exciting clash.
🔴 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝘿𝘼𝙔 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 31, 2025
🆚 Tottenham Hotspur
🕧 12.30pm (UK)
🏆 Pre-season Tour
🏟️ Kai Tak Stadium
📺 Watch LIVE on https://t.co/4KJlfKWFh1 pic.twitter.com/DDMLxGpOF5
With both teams favoring attack and showing occasional defensive weaknesses, a high-scoring game is expected. Arsenal’s attacking advantage gives them a slight edge, but Tottenham’s threat could lead to a close contest.
Final Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
Bettors can explore a range of markets on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and Half Time predictions, for this thrilling North London Derby.
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