Arsenal vs Liverpool prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 27, 2024
The headline match of Premier League Round 9 is set to unfold on Sunday in London, where Arsenal hosts Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Here’s an expert preview and prediction from the Dailysports team.
Arsenal
The Gunners find themselves in a chasing position after an unexpected 0-2 away defeat to Bournemouth last weekend, in which a first-half red card for center-back William Saliba proved decisive. This loss halted Arsenal's impressive 13-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, which had seen them secure 11 wins and 2 draws.
After eight rounds, Mikel Arteta’s side is now four points behind Liverpool and trails Manchester City by three. However, Arsenal heads into this showdown buoyed by a confident Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk midweek, with an own goal from the Shakhtar goalkeeper sealing the 1-0 victory in the first half.
Liverpool
Liverpool remains atop the Premier League, though their lead is slim. Since their only loss of the season—a 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest—the Reds have claimed four straight wins in the league.
Following comfortable wins over three lower-table sides, Liverpool managed a gritty 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield last round. Their defense has also been formidable, conceding only three goals—their best start in six years. Unlike Arsenal, Liverpool had a midweek Champions League away fixture, where they defeated RB Leipzig 1-0, marking their third win in the competition.
Match Facts
- Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Arsenal and Liverpool.
- Over 2.5 goals have been recorded in 3 of the last 5 matchups.
- Liverpool is on an eight-match winning streak across all competitions, scoring two or more goals in six of those games.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Arsenal came out on top in their Premier League encounters, with a draw at Anfield and a 2-1 win in London. Liverpool, however, exacted revenge in the FA Cup, securing a 2-0 victory away from home.
Probable Lineups
- Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Partey; Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
- Liverpool: Jarosz; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Diogo Jota
Prediction
Bookmakers expect a tightly contested match, offering nearly even odds for both sides. Liverpool has won 9 of their last 18 encounters, while Arsenal has managed just 3 victories. Given the history of high-scoring clashes between these teams, we expect "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.70 to come through here.
