Arsenal vs Liverpool: can Arsenal extend their winning streak?
In Matchday 21 of the English Premier League, we will see a clash between Arsenal and Liverpool. The game will take place on Thursday, January 8, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this fixture.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: match facts and H2H
- Arsenal have won seven consecutive matches.
- This Premier League season, Arsenal have lost only two matches.
- Arsenal have scored in 26 straight matches. The last time they failed to find the net was against Liverpool in the first round.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in nine consecutive matches: five wins and four draws.
- Arsenal are unbeaten at home this season.
- Away from home, Liverpool are unbeaten in five straight matches: three wins and two draws.
- Arsenal boast the second-best attack with 40 goals scored.
- Arsenal have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just 14 goals.
- In 41% of matches this season, Arsenal have scored in both halves.
- Arsenal have won 55% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while Liverpool stand at 25%.
- Arsenal have lost just one match this season without scoring.
- In the most recent head-to-head meeting, Arsenal lost to Liverpool 0–1.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: match preview
Arsenal are currently the leaders of the English Premier League. They sit top of the table with 48 points after 20 matches and hold a six-point advantage over second place. In their previous outing, they defeated Bournemouth 3–2, having earlier thrashed Aston Villa 4–1. The Gunners possess the best defensive record in the league, with just 14 goals conceded. They have scored in 19 of 20 league matches, failing to do so only in the first-round fixture against Liverpool.
Liverpool made an excellent start to the season, including a 1–0 victory over Arsenal. However, a less convincing run of results followed, which saw the Merseyside club slide down the table. Arne Slot has since begun to steady the ship. Liverpool are now unbeaten in nine matches. In their latest game, they drew 2–2 with Fulham. After 20 rounds, the Reds have collected 34 points and climbed to fourth place. They trail third and second place by eight points and sit 14 points behind Arsenal. Their cushion over fifth place is three points.
Probable line-ups
- Arsenal: David Raya, Hincapié, Saliba, Timber, Gabriel, Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard, Gyökeres, Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli
- Liverpool: Alisson Becker, van Dijk, Bradley, Kerkez, Konaté, Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo
Prediction
We are in for a highly intriguing and entertaining clash between two top clubs. Arsenal and Liverpool are both in strong form, although the Gunners appear the more consistent side at the moment. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this match.
