Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium in on Thursday evening for an 8:00pm kick off that can be seen live on Sky Sports. The Gunners sit top of the Premier League table, while Liverpool sit 14 points behind in fourth. Find our match preview and best bets below.
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Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal to Win & Under 4.5 goals | 10/11 @ Bet365 (52.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Arsenal may have been involved in a few high-scoring games in recent weeks, and Mikel Arteta will look to add more control on Thursday as they take on Liverpool. Just one goal was scored when the two teams met at Anfield earlier in the season, and with Liverpool’s underperformance over the last few months, Arsenal can get the job done here with a professional performance. |
| Correct Score: 2-0 Arsenal | 8/1 @ SkyBet (11.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Arsenal have won 13 of their 15 home matches across all competitions this season, making the Emirates into somewhat of a fortress. The Gunners have one of the best defences on the planet at the moment, and despite only two clean sheets in their last 10, they can shut out Liverpool and secure a solid home win in this key fixture. |
Our approach: Start with Arsenal to Win, add Both Teams to Score for accumulator potential.
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How both teams go into Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal have strengthened their grip on the top of the Premier League, sitting six points clear of reigning champions Manchester City. The Gunners continued their impressive run of form with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result that marked their fifth consecutive league win and underlined their title credentials.
Liverpool, meanwhile, were held to a 2–2 draw by Fulham in their most recent league outing at Craven Cottage. While they were unable to claim all three points, the result extended the Reds’ unbeaten run to six matches. Jürgen Klopp’s side remain fourth in the table on 34 points with 18 games still to play. They now find themselves 14 points adrift of leaders Arsenal but maintain a three-point cushion over fifth-placed Chelsea as they continue their push for Champions League qualification.
Arsenal team news
Max Dowman, Riccardo Califiori and Cristhian Mosquera are out for the hosts.
Liverpool team news
Mo Salah is away at AFCON. Alexander Isak and Wataru Endo are out injured, while Hugo Ekitike is expected to return.
Season Form & Standings
The 2025/26 season to date has seen Arsenal establish themselves as the league’s benchmark for consistency and defensive prowess, sitting top with 48 points from 20 games and a +26 goal difference. Liverpool, meanwhile, are fourth, struggling with defensive leaks but still potent in attack.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 14 | +26 | 48 |
| Liverpool | 4 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 34 |
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings
Liverpool have historically dominated this fixture, winning 11 of the last 22 meetings, but Arsenal are unbeaten at home in this season’s league and will look to correct the record.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/25 | Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 11/05/25 | Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 27/10/24 | Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 04/02/24 | Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 07/01/24 | Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool | FA Cup |
Conclusion
With Arsenal’s consistent results at home it’s impossible to back against Arteta’s side. However, backing them and including under 4.5 goals to be scored in the match takes us to a much more palatable 10/11 than the original 8/13 in the match result market.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
