Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction, 10:30 p.m. August 31: Hard to decide the winner

TPO - Football prediction Liverpool vs Arsenal, round 3 of the 2025/26 Premier League at 10:30 p.m. on August 31 - information on squad, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. Liverpool and Arsenal both have had great starts so neither side wants to accept defeat too soon. Therefore, in tonight's big match at Anfield, the scenario that both teams can be satisfied with is a draw.

Prediction before the match Liverpool vs Arsenal

After three successive runners-up finishes, Arsenal are desperate to win the title for the first time in 22 years. With that in mind, manager Mikel Arteta has brought in a host of high-profile signings over the summer, including Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze. The overhaul has seen the Gunners win two games in a row, with their attacking prowess showing and their defence improving significantly. Now, Arsenal are aiming for a 101-year record of winning all three of their opening games of the season without a clean sheet.

Liverpool are not resting on their laurels either. Immediately after winning the 2024/25 Premier League title, the Merseyside club made a massive overhaul. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz were replaced by Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong. The shopping spree continues as The Kop are chasing Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.

However, they have had a rocky start to the new season, losing to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Liverpool were also close to dropping points against Newcastle last weekend, with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha having been a revelation. With caution, manager Arne Slot will be looking to rebuild his defence and contain Arsenal's threats. He can be content with a point, with his new squad still struggling to get into shape. And Arteta will be similarly content to avoid defeat to a rival at a time when the race is just getting started.

Form, history of confrontation Liverpool vs Arsenal

Arsenal are unbeaten in six Premier League games against Liverpool, but beating the Reds is still a difficult task for them, and their last win at Anfield came 13 years ago (2-0 in 2012), when Arteta was a starter.

The Gunners are currently on a 15-match unbeaten run away from home in the Premier League (8 wins, 7 draws). The most common result in this streak is a 1-1 draw (5 matches). For Liverpool, Anfield has always been a solid fortress as they have only suffered 2 defeats here since November 2022, also in the Premier League. After the most recent loss to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have won 12 and drawn 4 matches. However, in the last 5 home matches, The Kop have failed to keep a clean sheet.

Liverpool vs Arsenal squad information

Liverpool will be without new signing Jeremie Frimpong due to a hamstring injury, while Alexis Mac Allister has returned to training. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are out for several weeks, while captain Martin Odegaard has not trained since picking up a shoulder problem in the big win over Leeds. Arteta is also without Leandro Trossard, Ben White, Christian Norgaard and Gabriel Jesus for various reasons.

Expected lineup Liverpool vs Arsenal

Liverpool: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Score prediction Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

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