This Sunday evening sees last season’s top two, champions Liverpool and runners-up Arsenal square off in a high-stakes encounter at Anfield. Both sides are off to perfect starts: Liverpool, comfortable yet exposed in defense, and Arsenal riding high with a revitalised new attack. Let’s look at the betting preview and prediction for this weekend’s marquee fixture.
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Betting Preview
This clash at Anfield goes beyond three points, it’s a potential early title decider. Last season, Liverpool stormed to the Premier League crown and established Anfield as an impenetrable fortress. Now, the Gunners are laying down a serious marker early on.
2.20
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Liverpool
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Liverpool’s defensive woes remain a major storyline. Despite a sparkling 4-2 win over Bournemouth and a gritty 3-2 comeback against Newcastle, which saw them reduced to ten men. Arne Slot’s side have conceded four goals in their first two league matches, exposing key structural issues. Slot’s use of Florian Wirtz in midfield, plus the absence of defensive anchor Ryan Gravenberch, has led to gaps in their defensive footing. Captain Virgil van Dijk has publicly flagged this and called for urgent reinforcements.
3.45
liverpool vs Arsenal
Draw
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On the other side, Arsenal have looked formidable. They’ve yet to concede a goal this season, notched up two clean sheets, and unleashed their summer firepower, £68m signing Eberechi Eze is set for his debut, while Viktor Gyokeres, already with two goals to his name, is forging a feared new partnership.
This should be a tightly-contested encounter between two quality sides. This fixture give Mikel Arteta’s side a chance to lay down an early marker in the title race and we’re backing them to do so away from home.
3.15
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Arsenal
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Recent Form & Stats
- Liverpool have scored 7 and conceded 4 in two games. Arsenal remain defensively solid with two clean sheets and heavy attacking investment.
- Their last nine meetings all featured over 1.5 goals, with no scoreless draws since 2015.
- Liverpool: 5 wins in their last 6 matches, averaging 2.26 goals for & 1.08 conceded per game.
- Arsenal: 3 wins in a row, averaging 1.82 goals and 0.89 conceded.
- Head-to-Head: The last two league meetings ended 2-2.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Arsenal to win at 3.15.
Best Bet: Arsenal or draw at 1.62.
Alternative Bet: BTTS – Yes at 1.59.
