Liverpool vs Arsenal: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Liverpool vs Arsenal in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: Liverpool vs Arsenal
Date: Sunday 11 May 2025
Kick-off: 16:30 BST
Venue: Anfield
Our predictions for Liverpool vs Arsenal
This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams known for their attacking flair. Liverpool, playing at home and fresh off their title win, will be eager to put on a show for their fans. Arsenal, despite their midweek disappointment, will look to spoil the party and secure a crucial result to boost their chances of a second-place finish.
Expect a high-intensity game with both teams looking to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. Liverpool's home advantage and recent form suggest they might edge this contest, but Arsenal's resilience and quality in attack could make it a close affair.
Match Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Arsenal
Form Guide & Team Overview
Liverpool
Liverpool, the newly crowned Premier League champions, have shown a mix of brilliance and vulnerability in their recent outings.
Despite securing the title, Liverpool's away form has been inconsistent, with losses to Chelsea and Fulham highlighting areas for improvement. At home, however, they remain formidable, as evidenced by their convincing victory over Tottenham.
Last 5 league matches:
- Loss: 1-3 vs Chelsea (A)
- Win: 5-1 vs Tottenham (H)
- Win: 1-0 vs Leicester (A)
- Win: 2-1 vs West Ham (H)
- Loss: 2-3 vs Fulham (A)
Arsenal
Arsenal have struggled to maintain consistency of late, with the Gunners having difficulty converting draws into wins. Their away win against Ipswich stands out, but their home form needs improving if they want to stay ahead of the chasing pack.
Last 5 league matches:
- Loss: 1-2 vs Bournemouth (H)
- Draw: 2-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
- Win: 4-0 vs Ipswich (A)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Brentford (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Everton (A)
Head-to-Head Record
Recent encounters between Liverpool and Arsenal have been incredibly tight, with three draws in their last five Premier League meetings. Arsenal have had the upper hand in the last few years, last losing to Liverpool in 2022, but they haven't won at Anfield since 2012.
Recent Premier League Results
- Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool (27 Oct 2024)
- Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool (04 Feb 2024)
- Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal (23 Dec 2023)
- Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (09 Apr 2023)
- Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool (09 Oct 2022)
Injury & Suspension Report
Liverpool
- Joe Gomez (Hamstring) - Out
Arsenal
- Takehiro Tomiyasu (Knee) - Out
- Gabriel Jesus (Knee) - Out
- Kai Havertz (Hamstring) - Out
- Gabriel (Hamstring) - Out
- Jurrien Timber (Knock) - Doubt
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Núñez, Díaz
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Ødegaard, Partey; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Mohamed Salah vs Myles Lewis-Skelly: Salah's ability to cut inside and shoot or deliver dangerous crosses will be tested against Lewis-Skelly’s youthful energy.
- Virgil van Dijk vs Leandro Trossard: Trossard’s movement could pose a threat to Van Dijk, who will need to be at his best to neutralise the Belgian.
- Bukayo Saka vs Andy Robertson: Saka's directness and skill on the ball will be up against Robertson's defensive prowess and ability to contribute to attacks.
Fun Fact & Trivia
Arsenal haven't kept a clean sheet against Liverpool since August 2015, when the sides drew 0-0.
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