Our Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction covers the biggest game of the Premier League weekend. Arsenal arrive at Anfield level on points with leaders Manchester City and with the best defence in the league. Liverpool are fourth, six points behind, and have won three games in a row since losing at home to City. Recent meetings between these two have been tight: five of the last eight ended in a draw.
| Competition | Premier League, matchday 9 |
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:30 WAT (16:30 UK) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
Some previews list a later kick-off, so check the time with your bookmaker or on premierleague.com before you bet.
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction at a glance
| Market | Our pick |
|---|---|
| Match result | Draw or Liverpool (1X) |
| Goals | Over 1.5 goals |
| Both teams to score | Yes (GG), as a riskier extra |
| Correct score | Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal (alternative: 2-1 Liverpool) |
Form guide
Liverpool: last five league games
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | Liverpool 2-0 Brighton | W |
| 17 Oct | Brentford 1-2 Liverpool | W |
| 11 Oct | Liverpool 0-3 Man City | L |
| 20 Sep | Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool | W |
| 12 Sep | Liverpool 0-0 Fulham | D |
Liverpool have bounced back well from the 3-0 home defeat to City. Last weekend’s 2-0 win over Brighton was impressive, because Brighton had the best attack in the league. In Europe they’ve been far more open, winning 6-3 at LASK and 4-3 against Villarreal, but in the league their games have been tighter: 11 goals scored and 8 conceded in eight matches.
Arsenal: last five league games
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | W |
| 18 Oct | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal | W |
| 10 Oct | Arsenal 2-1 Leeds | W |
| 19 Sep | Brighton 3-0 Arsenal | L |
| 12 Sep | Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal | W |
Arsenal have won seven of eight league games and conceded only five goals, the fewest in the division. Their only league defeat came away from home, 3-0 at Brighton. They also drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week, which shows they can get results in big away games.
League table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 15 |
See the full standings and top scorers on our league tables page.
Head-to-head
Draws dominate this fixture. Of the last eight Premier League meetings, five were drawn, Arsenal won two and Liverpool won one. Six of the eight saw both teams score, though the last two were low-scoring (1-0 and 0-0).
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal |
| 11 May 2025 | Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal |
| 27 Oct 2024 | Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool |
| 4 Feb 2024 | Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool |
| 23 Dec 2023 | Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal |
| 9 Apr 2023 | Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal |
| 9 Oct 2022 | Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool |
Team news
Reported absences before the game. Reports differ on some players, so check the confirmed line-ups about an hour before kick-off.
Liverpool
- Out: Hugo Ekitiké, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni.
- Doubtful: Dominik Szoboszlai (hamstring) and Victor Muñoz.
- Back: Florian Wirtz has recovered from a knock.
Arsenal
- Out: Bukayo Saka and William Saliba (injured), and Max Dowman (suspended after a red card against Fleetwood; reports differ on whether Arsenal’s appeal will succeed).
- Being assessed: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori (hip), Noni Madueke and Christos Tzolis.
Team news sources: Yahoo Sports and Premier League News Now.
Players to watch
- Alexander Isak (Liverpool): six league goals, second in the scoring chart, and Liverpool’s main threat with Ekitiké out.
- Florian Wirtz (Liverpool): back from a knock and key to unlocking Arsenal’s defence.
- Declan Rice (Arsenal): if he’s fit, he’ll be vital in a midfield battle Arsenal can’t afford to lose at Anfield.
Match analysis
Arsenal’s numbers are the best in the league, but this is a tough place to keep them up. Without Saliba, the centre of their defence is weaker, and without Saka they lose their most reliable source of goals and assists. Liverpool have their own problems, especially at full-back, with Frimpong and Bradley both out.
The history of this fixture points to a close game. Five draws in eight meetings isn’t a coincidence: both teams tend to cancel each other out. Liverpool’s home advantage and Arsenal’s missing defender tilt it slightly towards the home side, but we wouldn’t back either team to win outright. Our guide to home advantage in football explains why big away games like this are so hard to call.
On goals, the last two meetings were low-scoring, and both teams have kept clean sheets regularly in the league. But Saliba’s absence, and Liverpool’s open games in Europe, make two or more goals the more likely outcome.
Our prediction and correct score
Prediction: Liverpool win or draw (1X). Arsenal haven’t won at Anfield in their last four league visits (one Liverpool win, three draws), and they arrive without two key players. Draw no bet on Liverpool is another option; see draw no bet explained.
Goals: Over 1.5 goals. Both teams to score is possible given the head-to-head, but riskier because both defences have been strong in the league.
Correct score: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal. The alternative is a 2-1 Liverpool win.
Big games like this are exactly where favourites slip up, so keep stakes sensible and correct score bets small.
More Premier League tips
See all of this weekend’s picks on our Premier League predictions page and today’s free tips on the home page. Our double chance and over 1.5 pages cover these markets across every league, and you can follow the game on our live scores page. Our preview of Chelsea vs Manchester United covers Saturday’s early game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Liverpool vs Arsenal in Nigeria?
17:30 WAT on Sunday 1 November 2026 (16:30 in the UK). Check the time with your bookmaker, as some previews list a later kick-off.
What is your Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction?
Liverpool win or draw (1X), with over 1.5 goals.
What is the correct score prediction?
Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal, with a 2-1 Liverpool win as the alternative.
What is the head-to-head record?
Of the last eight Premier League meetings, five were drawn, Arsenal won two and Liverpool won one.
