Liverpool vs Arsenal – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Reds have maximum points from their two fixtures but their performance levels have been concerning. Arsenal can’t afford to lose this match in the title race.

Match: Liverpool vs Arsenal
When: Sunday, 31 August 2025

Liverpool Form

After securing last season’s league title, the Reds ended the season in poor form. They lost 3-1 at Chelsea, drew 2-2 at Arsenal and were beaten 3-2 at Brighton. They ended the season with a 1-1 home draw vs Crystal Palace at Anfield.

The Reds began this season with a loss on penalties to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Two leads were surrendered in a 2-2 draw. They scored two late goals to rescue a 4-2 win over Bournemouth on the opening day. On Monday, another very late goal was needed to win 3-2 at ten-man Newcastle after throwing away a 2-0 lead.

Liverpool Team News

Jeremie Frimpong is ruled out with a hamstring complaint. Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are back from injury and one is set to deputise at right back.

Alexis Mac Allister should be back from injury, but he is unlikely to start. Arne Slot may consider moving Florian Wirtz into the front three with an extra midfielder included for this big match.

Liverpool Motivation

The Reds will go all out to win this match at Anfield. It would be a statement win in their pursuit of retaining the league title.

Slot’s team have looked wide open this season and very vulnerable defensively. A much more pragmatic approach will surely be seen in this match.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal finished second last season and made it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. After a 3-1 aggregate loss to PSG, they won 1-0 at home to Newcastle and won 2-1 at Southampton.

After a mixed preseason, they won 1-0 at Man Utd on the opening day of the new season. They were outshot 22-9 but held firm defensively. In round 2, they smashed Leeds 5-0 as they exerted total dominance. Arsenal put up 2.88 xG and outshot Leeds 18-3.

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal have a host of injuries for this match. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are out long-term while Ben White and Christian Norgaard will require late fitness tests.

Both Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are set to miss this match. The duo went off injured against Leeds. Noni Madueke could move over to the right wing with Gabriel Martinelli returning on the left. Odegaard’s place in midfield could go to debutant Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal Motivation

The Gunners play these big matches to win. They don’t care about possession or their playing style.

Arsenal will try to limit Liverpool in terms of space and chances. If leading, expect Mikel Arteta’s side to drop deep and absorb pressure.

Key Stats

Liverpool have won 2 of their last 7 matches

Liverpool have conceded 15 goals in their last 7 fixtures

Arsenal have lost just 1 of their last 14 league matches (7 wins, 6 draws)

Arsenal have seen 28 goals in their last 8 matches vs Liverpool (14 scored, 14 conceded)

Verdict

The stats suggest this match may see goals. A draw looks like very good value considering Liverpool’s below-par start to the season.

Best Bet: Draw at 3.40

High Value Bet: Score Draw at 4.33

Correct Score Tip: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal at 10.00