Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, November 1 (11:30 AM ET / 10:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM PT).
Liverpool will be without the injured Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong and Dominik Szoboszlai, with the knee-injury doubt Víctor Muñoz adding to the uncertainty, leaving Alexander Isak to lead the line with Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz in support. Arsenal arrive without the injured Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Christos Tzolis, which pushes Kai Havertz into the central striker’s role with Bruno Guimarães expected in midfield.
This has the makings of a tight afternoon at Anfield. Arsenal have taken 21 points from their opening 8 games with just 1 defeat, while Liverpool have 15 points from the same number of matches, and the visitors’ +8 goal difference suggests a defence that doesn’t offer much. Liverpool’s attack is short of options through injury, so clear-cut chances may be scarce, and Kai Havertz, who has already scored 2 goals this season, could prove the difference.
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Best Bets & Predictions
Arsenal's 21 points from 8 games put Liverpool's injury list in sharp focus at Anfield.
Our approach: we weigh points return, squad availability and underlying shot numbers, and here they all point the same way — Arsenal to win tight at Anfield.
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Season Form & Standings
Arsenal have won 7 of 8 league games this season for 21 points and a +8 goal difference, while Liverpool have taken 15 points from the same 8 matches, with 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat and a +3 goal difference.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 21 |
| Liverpool | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 15 |
Liverpool vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Liverpool
4-2-3-1Arsenal
4-2-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Alexander Isak (Liverpool): Alexander Isak leads Liverpool’s attack with 6 goals from 20 shots, 9 of which have been on target.
- Florian Wirtz (Liverpool): Florian Wirtz has created a team-high 22 chances and already has 2 assists, pulling the strings behind Liverpool’s front line.
- Kai Havertz (Arsenal): Kai Havertz has scored 2 goals and tested goalkeepers 7 times from his 14 shots this season, Arsenal’s likeliest source of a breakthrough with Saka sidelined.
Recent Form
Liverpool: D W L W W
- 2026-10-25: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (W, home)
- 2026-10-17: Brentford 1-2 Liverpool (W, away)
- 2026-10-11: Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City (L, home)
- 2026-09-20: Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool (W, away)
- 2026-09-12: Liverpool 0-0 Fulham (D, home)
Liverpool’s last 5 league games have gone draw, win, loss, win, win, including a 2-0 win over Brighton and a 0-3 loss to Manchester City.
Arsenal: W L W W W
- 2026-10-24: Arsenal 2-0 Everton (W, home)
- 2026-10-18: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal (W, away)
- 2026-10-10: Arsenal 2-1 Leeds (W, home)
- 2026-09-19: Brighton 3-0 Arsenal (L, away)
- 2026-09-12: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal (W, away)
Arsenal’s last 5 matches have produced win, loss, win, win, win, including a 2-0 victory over Everton and a 3-0 defeat to Brighton.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
Liverpool vs Arsenal at Anfield should be a tense, low-scoring affair. Arsenal’s +8 goal difference and 21-point record speak to a side that doesn’t concede much, and with Liverpool missing Jeremie Frimpong, Dominik Szoboszlai and Hugo Ekitike, the hosts may struggle to create enough chances to break them down. We’re backing a tight 0-1 win for Arsenal, with Kai Havertz among those capable of finding the breakthrough.