Liverpool host Arsenal in a crunch Premier League clash this weekend, with the Reds looking to build on an unbeaten run of five games. The hosts secured a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, stretching their unbeaten streak since a defeat to Manchester City at Anfield shortly after the international break.
Liverpool picked up their first home win in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola in that sequence, beating in-form Brighton 2-0 at Anfield last Sunday. Arsenal's mood would have been subdued after being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood Town in midweek.
Team Form and Table Position
Despite that setback, the Gunners sit above Liverpool in the Premier League table, holding a six-point advantage over the fourth-placed Reds. Much is being made of Arsenal's attacking struggles, while they have not looked as impervious as last season at the back.
Despite those doubts, the Gunners are the favourites on betting sites to claim a rare away win at Anfield.
Betting Tips and Predictions
Prediction 1: Under 2.5 goals - While Liverpool swapped managers over the summer, this fixture produced just one goal last season, with a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium and a 1-0 win for Liverpool at Anfield. Liverpool's home games this season have featured just nine goals, with the Reds scoring four of those. After a shock defeat in midweek, Arsenal could focus on being defensively strong once more. Tip: Under 2.5 goals - 1/1 (Bet365).
Prediction 2: Ezri Konsa 3+ foul involvements - A more niche market on football betting sites, foul involvements combine the fouls committed and fouls won by a player. Particularly useful for pressing centre-forwards and combative midfielders, there can also be value in looking at centre-backs. Ezri Konsa has been fouled twice in his last two Premier League appearances, and it feels likely to happen again thanks to Liverpool's high press. He hasn't committed a foul in those past two games, but with Liverpool's pace in behind and chances in transition, Konsa could easily draw a whistle from the referee. Similarly, the market for Konsa to be fouled twice has been priced at 7/5 by Betfair. Tip: Ezri Konsa 3+ foul involvements - 17/10 (Sky Bet).
Prediction 3: Alexander Isak 1+ shot on target - Sometimes it is best to keep it simple. Alexander Isak has recorded at least one shot on target in all eight of his Premier League appearances this season, and is currently on a hot streak of scoring in three consecutive league games. The best price in the anytime goalscorer market on betting apps for Isak to get on the scoresheet is 21/10 at both Coral and Ladbrokes, while Bet365 are offering odds of 13/2 for Isak to grab the game's first goal. However, Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in three of their four away league matches this season, so the preference goes to Isak having a shot on target instead. Tip: Alexander Isak 1+ shot on target - 8/13 (Bet365).
Predicted Lineups
Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Barcola, Wirtz, Munoz; Isak
Predicted Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Guimaraes; Madueke, Odegaard, Eze; Havertz
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