Arsenal welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, with Mikel Arteta expected to once again use a mixture of established first-team players, new arrivals and youngsters in this pre-season friendly.With several senior internationals still unavailable following their extended post-World Cup breaks, there should be opportunities throughout the Arsenal squad.Match Preview: Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund in Emirates Cup pre-season testThe big question is how Arteta will set up his starting XI.How could Arsenal line up against Dortmund?Illan Meslier could start in goal, with David Raya among the senior players still unavailable.Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel and Piero Hincapie could form the back four, with William Saliba sidelined and Jurriën Timber unlikely to feature.In midfield, Fabio Vieira and Myles Lewis-Skelly could be joined by Ethan Nwaneri.Further forward, Max Dowman could be handed another opportunity alongside Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli.That would give Arsenal the following Predicted Arsenal XI:Meslier, White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Vieira, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri; Dowman, Gyokeres, Martinelli.There could be just as much interest in Arsenal’s bench.Martin Ødegaard has returned to full training and could come off the bench today, while supporters will be hoping to see Bruno Guimarães make his first appearance following his £75 million move.Christos Tzolis could also be introduced during the game.gettyimages.comBorussia Dortmund predicted XIDortmund are also expected to rotate as Niko Kovač deals with several absentees.Predicted Dortmund XI:Drewes; Reggiani, Anton, Ritter; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Beier; Silva, Karetsas; Guirassy.Arsenal vs Dortmund score predictionArsenal will want a response following their 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in Dublin, but pre-season remains primarily about building fitness and getting players ready for the competitive campaign.Dortmund have also experienced mixed results this summer, winning two and losing two of their four friendlies.Home advantage and the possibility of Arteta introducing some serious quality from the bench could give Arsenal the edge.Our prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Borussia Dortmund.Would you start with this Arsenal XI against Dortmund? Who would you change, and what’s your score prediction? Let us know in the comments._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal v Borussia Dortmund: Team News, Predicted Lineup and Score Prediction9 August 2026, 11:45Match Preview: Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund in Emirates Cup pre-season test9 August 2026, 10:30So Who Is Arsenal’s Plan B with Vinícius Jr now off the table?9 August 2026, 9:00The post Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund: Team News, Predicted Lineup and Score Prediction appeared first on Just Arsenal News.