Liverpool Vs Arsenal Prediction: Initial Betting On The Title Of Two Candidates

D. Szoboszlai, and R. Gravenberch, du Liverpool key players (photo: x @lfc)

JAKARTA The super big match will be presented at Anfield, Sunday 31 August, when defending champions Liverpool host Arsenal in the third week of the 2025/26 Premier League. This match is an important duel in the early title race, with both teams still maintaining the perfect record of the opening two matches.

Liverpool and Arsenal both have six points, but both have their start of the season with different characters. The Reds performed productive in terms of scoring goals, while Arsenal showed a solid defense that was almost gapless.

Liverpool came with high confidence after a dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle United at St. James' Park. In that emotional match, Arne Slot's team had won two goals despite playing with 10 people after Anthony Gordon was shown a red card for being tough on Virgil van Dijk.

However, The Magpies were able to equalize to 2-2 and almost stole the win. When the game entered the 100th minute, a surprise came from the 17-year-old young star Rio Ngumoha who took advantage of Mohamed Salah's pass, making sure Liverpool came home with three points.

Despite Liverpool's sharp attack, Slot still has to fix a fragile backline. Statistically, they are indeed under Arsenal and Tottenham in terms of conceding. However, there is a historical record that can be created at Anfield. Just one goal against Arsenal will make Liverpool set a club record with 37 consecutive matches in the league always scoring goals.

On the opposing side, Arsenal came confident after beating Leeds United 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Viktor Gyökeres is a star with two goals, while Jurrien Timber is solid on the back and Max Dowman's wonderkid is impressive in his debut.

Previously, the Gunners also showed a solid defense when they won 1-0 over Manchester United at Old Trafford. If they manage to keep the goal virgin at Anfield, Arsenal will make a new history: three straight wins without conceding at the start of the league season, something they last won 101 years ago.

However, there is one curse that still haunts. Arsenal have indeed been unbeaten in their last six matches against Liverpool in the Premier League, but they have not won Anfield since 2012. At that time, Mikel Arteta was still a player, alongside Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla who scored 2-0.

The condition of the Liverpool squad is relatively better than his opponent. Alexis Mac Allister who missed against Newcastle has returned to training and is likely to be able to appear from the start. The only player who is confirmed to be absent is Jeremie Frimpong's new signing due to a hamstring injury.

Dominik Szoboszlai, who had played as an emergency right-back against Newcastle, is likely to be placed back in midfield, while Conor Bradley could be the main choice in full-back right. On the front lines, Mohamed Salah is confirmed to be a mainstay. His statistical record is very flashy: 11 goals against Arsenal, losing only to Harry Kane (14) and Wayne Rooney (12) in Premier League history.

On the Arsenal side, Mikel Arteta actually had to be dizzy by the storm of injury. Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Kai Havertz (lutut) are confirmed to be out for several weeks. Team captain Martin Oldegaard is also still doubtful about appearing due to a shoulder injury and has not returned to training.

In addition, Leandro Trossard, Ben White, and Christian Norgaard are also on the cast list of doubts, while Gabriel Jesus can only return about two months from an ACL injury. However, Arsenal now have a better squad depth. Eberechi Eze has the opportunity to replace pendegaard, while Noni Madueke will fill Saka's position on the right wing.

The meeting of these two teams always presents drama, and this time it's not an exception. Liverpool are certain to remain dangerous at home, especially with their record incredible goals in the Arne Slot era. However, the weakness in the back line could be exploited by Arsenal, who have varying attack lines.

Despite losing several key pillars, Arsenal still have strong capital through strong defense and good record against Liverpool in the last six matches. If able to press from the start and take advantage of the dead ball which became their flagship weapon, the chances of stealing victory are wide open.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Arsenal (4-3-3):Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeeres, Martinelli

Score prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal