Sports Innovation previews the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
One of the Premier League’s standout fixtures of the season takes place on Saturday as Liverpool and Arsenal lock horns at Anfield.
A lot is riding on this match for both sides. Just one spot and two points separate them in the Premier League table after 11 games. Liverpool are ahead in fourth place on 22 points, with Arsenal fifth on 20 points.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Liverpool vs Arsenal in Premier League.
- Liverpool unbeaten the last 9 matches in a row at home;
- Liverpool scored in the last 22 of 24 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Liverpool’s last 9 of 11 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Liverpool’s last 8 matches in the row.
- Arsenal has won the last 3 matches in a row;
- Arsenal unbeaten the last 8 matches in a row;
- Arsenal unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row when playing away;
- Arsenal scored in the last 7 of 9 matches.
Current form — Liverpool v. Arsenal
The Reds on a roll
Liverpool look to build on their current momentum with another positive result. Jurgen Klopp’s side have seen it all in their last 3 matches. They first shared the points in a 2-2 draw with Brighton, before claiming 3 points in a 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 3-2 defeat at the hands of West Ham.
The Gunners are looking formidable
Arsenal seems untouchable right now. Mikel Arteta’s side have been in awesome shape going into this next encounter, as they won their last 3 matches on the bounce. Leeds got left behind in a 2-0 win before Leicester got hammered in a 0-2 victory. Watford was the most recent victim in a 1-0 win.
Although favored by the bookies Liverpool have obviously been a bit average lately and Arsenal will fancy their chances. The bookmakers currently settles the price for a home win at 1.48 whereas a win for the visitors pays out odds of 6.75.
Liverpool v. Arsenal — fixture history
Liverpool dished out a serious shellacking in their latest matches against Arsenal in the Premier League. They hammered their upcoming opponents by 3-0 and 3-1 respectively.
The Reds head into their upcoming match against the Gunners with a 70% winning record in recent Premier League meetings. In 10 encounters, that amounts to a 7-2-1 record for the home side, as they amassed a win rate of 10%. Liverpool have had the upper hand against Arsenal in their 10 most recent matches. They will look to assert their dominance once again on Saturday.
Current table in the Premier League
Top goalscorer
It is difficult to look past Mohamed Salah, when on the search for a marksman. He seems to be on a strong run, as he hit the target 6 times lately for Liverpool. Emile Smith-Rowe has managed to score 4 times in the last half dozen matches for Arsenal. It is safe to say that he will be looking to add to this tally here once again.
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