Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Reds have already defeated the Gunners once this season.

Arsenal are now all set to host Liverpool FC for their matchweek 21 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This contest is going to be an intense one and will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners will be at home this time around, and this will be a big advantage for them. They are coming in after securing a 3-2 win against Bournemouth in their previous league contest.

Mikel Arteta’s team is comfortably sitting at the top of the league table. Arsenal will be keen to extend their lead.

Liverpool FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Fulham FC in the final moments. They were close to grabbing three points, but conceded a goal in the last second and dropped two points.

The Reds are placed fourth on the Premier League points table at the moment. The upcoming contest is going to be a tough one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England 
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Friday, January 9
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, January 8; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-D-W-W-W

Liverpool: W-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Declan Rice is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the last match against the Cherries. It was a top performance by him, and he will be keen to put up another top show. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is capable of scoring goals.

With the ball at his feet, the Englishman is going to be a constant threat for the visitors.

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Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

The German midfielder was one of the goal scorers for the Reds in their draw against the Cottagers. He will be looking to step up yet again and help his side. It has not been the best season for Florian Wirtz, but his performances in the last three matches have been good enough.

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, he is going to be an important part of the squad for Liverpool FC.

Match Facts

• Liverpool haven’t secured a win in their last two matches.
• Arsenal are on a three-match winning streak.
• The Reds are undefeated in their last four outings against the Gunners.

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @8/13 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @4/9 bet365
• Bukayo Saka to score @13/5 Betway

Injury and Team News

Arsenal are going to be without the services of Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori and Max Dowman. They are injured.

Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Stefan Bajcetic, Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo are not going to be in action for Liverpool. They are not match fit. Mohamed Salah is on international duty for the AFCON 2025 games.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 245

Arsenal won: 83

Liverpool won: 96

Draws: 66

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhães, Hincapie; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Jones; Gakpo

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to put up an intense show here. Arsenal are likely to come out on top. They should outplay Liverpool FC in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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