Does this sentence mean that he didn't arrive yesterday?
We expected him to arrive yesterday.
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It depends on the context. Example #1 is an example of a conversation in which it does mean that he didn't arrive (this meaning is most common):
EX. #1: (A) - When was he supposed to be here?
(B) - We expected him to arrive yesterday, (but EXPLANATION HERE).
Example #2 is an example in which the person DID arrive when expected:
EX. #2: (A) - He got here yesterday?
(B) - (Yes), We expected him to arrive yesterday.
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I would say that, in general, you are correct.
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