Arsenal take on Barcelona in their third match in the USA this summer with the Gunners aiming for a positive result in Los Angeles on July 26.
After thrashing an MLS All Stars side 5-0 on their arrival in North America, Mikel Arteta's side looked to be in strong shape, but they followed that victory up with a 2-0 loss to Premier League rivals Manchester United with Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho scoring against them.
Barcelona's own preseason trip across the Atlantic has been fraught with issues as the Catalan giants were forced to cancel their match with Juventus due to a stomach virus impacting the squad.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game as Arteta faces his old club.
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What time does Arsenal vs Barcelona kickoff?
This preseason friendly takes place at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California and kicks off on Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Jul 26 | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Jul 26 | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Jul 27 | 3:30 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Thu, Jul 27 | 12:30 p.m. AEST |
| India | Thu, Jul 27 | 8:00 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Thu, Jul 27 | 10:30 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Thu, Jul 27 | 10:30 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Thu, Jul 27 | 10:30 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Thu, Jul 27 | 2:30 p.m. NZST |
Arsenal vs Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Preseason games are not always available for broadcast or streaming with Arsenal providing an in-house option for supporters.
Arsenal.com will stream the game live to viewers across the world with matchday passes available for £4.99 if bought the day before and £6.99 on the day.
Alongside the option to stream the match across the world via Arsenal.com, certain countries also have dedicated options to watch it, with DAZN covering it in Canada, TV3 in Spain and Astro GO and Sooka in Malaysia.
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Arsenal vs Barcelona confirmed starting lineups
Arteta is still trying to find the right balance in his team this summer and Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Jesus could be recalled to a refreshed starting XI.
Arsenal starting lineup (4-3-3): Ramsdale (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Rice, Havertz — Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Barcelona have confirmed a clean bill of health in their squad, following the virus issue, and Xavi will be looking to give new signings Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez some game time.
Barcelona starting lineup (4-3-3): Ter Stegen (GK) — Roberto, Kounde, Martinez, Alonso — Pedri, Gundogan, De Jong — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi
Arsenal vs Barcelona prediction, odds
Arsenal's form has been mixed in recent weeks, so it is difficult to predict a Gunners win, and Barcelona will be keen to get their preseason back on track.
Prediction: A 1-1 draw
| ARS win | Draw | BAR win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) | 2.48 | 3.72 | 2.23 | 1.46 / 2.52 | 1.49 / 2.44 |
