Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction
- Predicted score: Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal
- Main pick: Liverpool or draw (1X), moderate confidence. Supporting tips: under 3.5 goals, and the draw.
- Biggest team news: Arsenal are without Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and the suspended Max Dowman, but Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are expected back. Liverpool are waiting on Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz returns.
- Match details: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 16:30 GMT (17:30 in Nigeria), Anfield, Premier League matchweek 9.
Welcome to KlinPredict. Here, we break down the Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction for a game with a very specific storyline. Arsenal, the champions, have not won a league game at Anfield since 2012, and they arrive three days after losing a Carabao Cup tie to League Two Fleetwood on penalties. Liverpool have won five in a row in all competitions and are fourth, six points behind Arsenal and Manchester City. KlinPredict has checked the latest news, form and head to head, and we share our tips below.
The short version: Arsenal have the league’s best defence but are short of wide attackers, while Liverpool have the home record against them and the form. We expect a tight game, and we lean towards Liverpool or a draw.
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Liverpool vs Arsenal (Premier League, matchweek 9) |
| Date | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:30 GMT (17:30 in Nigeria) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Managers | Andoni Iraola (Liverpool) and Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) |
Liverpool vs Arsenal Team News
Liverpool
Szoboszlai has missed the last three games with a hamstring problem, and he and Victor Muñoz (knee) are both in with a chance of playing, according to Iraola. Wirtz recovered quickly from an ankle knock and played in midweek, so he is expected to start. Alexander Isak has scored six goals in his last six league games, and Bradley Barcola has three goals and two assists in his last four appearances. Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), Conor Bradley (knee), Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring) and Giovanni Leoni (knee) remain out. Liverpool rotated in midweek and beat Chelsea on penalties in the League Cup, so several first-choice players come back in.
Arsenal
Dowman begins a three-game domestic ban after the FA upheld his red card against Fleetwood, and Saka is recovering from a serious quad injury. William Saliba (back) is a long-term absentee. Rice, Calafiori and Christos Tzolis all trained on Friday, and Arteta said after the session that “they all trained today,” with the final call to come after Saturday’s session, as Goal reported. Noni Madueke (ankle) is still uncertain, which leaves Eberechi Eze as the only fully fit senior winger. After the Fleetwood defeat, Arteta is expected to bring back the regulars. No official lineups were available when we wrote this, so check them about an hour before kick-off.
What They Said Before the Game
Arteta called the Fleetwood defeat “a really sad day for us,” in comments, and said Arsenal would go to Anfield with “full conviction,”. On the Liverpool side, the talk is about style. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler said after last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield that only one team tried to win in the second half, a comment aimed at Liverpool, who had just 36% of the ball in a home win. Iraola’s reputation is as a coach who rarely loses: he has lost only twice in 27 Premier League games in 2026, counting his time at Bournemouth, though he has drawn 13 of them.
Recent Form Before the Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
| Team | Last six Premier League results (oldest to newest) |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | Won 2-0 at Ipswich, drew 0-0 with Fulham, won 1-0 at Bournemouth, lost 0-3 to Man City, won 2-1 at Brentford, won 2-0 against Brighton |
| Arsenal | Beat Chelsea 2-1, won 2-0 at Sunderland, lost 0-3 at Brighton, beat Leeds 2-1, won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, beat Everton 2-0 |
Arsenal have 21 points from eight league games, with seven wins and one defeat, and they have won nine of their last ten Premier League games. They are second behind Manchester City on goal difference. Liverpool have 15 points from eight games and are fourth. They have won only one of their four league games at Anfield this season, but they have won three of their last four in the league overall.
Our Own Numbers: Arsenal’s Wall vs Liverpool’s Counter
Here are two tables built from the latest data. The first uses figures published by Liverpool FC for the 2026-27 season, and the second uses each team’s last six league games.
| Arsenal’s defence in 2026-27 | Figure | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| League goals conceded | 5 | Fewest |
| Clean sheets | 5 | Joint-most |
| Shots on target faced | 24 | Fewest |
| Expected goals against (xG) | 6.2 | Lowest |
| Big chances allowed | 11 | Fewest |
| Last six league games | Liverpool | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-D-L) | 4-1-1 | 5-0-1 |
| Goals scored | 7 | 9 |
| Goals conceded | 4 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Games with 3+ goals | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Both teams scored | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
The numbers point to a low-scoring, low-risk game. Neither team has conceded more than three goals in any of its last six league games, and both teams scored at the same time in only one or two of them.
Tactical Analysis: Where This Game Will Be Won
Liverpool can live without the ball. Iraola’s side beat Brighton with only 36% possession, their second-lowest figure in a Premier League home win, and they have shown that they are happy to defend in a compact shape and attack quickly. Against an Arsenal side that controls games, that suits them. With Isak, Barcola and Gakpo ahead of Wirtz, a quick ball after winning possession is a realistic route to goal.
Arsenal’s wide problem. With Saka and Dowman out and Madueke doubtful, Arteta has fewer ways to stretch Liverpool’s back line. Eze can play wide, but Arsenal’s recent results show how narrow their margins can be: a 3-0 defeat at Brighton and a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, so a tight scoreline is a normal outcome for this team.
Set pieces could decide it. Liverpool’s own match preview points out that three of their last five goals against Arsenal in the league came from set pieces, one from a corner, one from a direct free-kick and one from a throw-in. Arsenal give away very few chances from open play, so a dead ball is a likely route to a breakthrough for the hosts.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Head to Head
The last five league meetings have produced one win each and three draws, with Arsenal scoring seven goals and Liverpool six.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | Premier League | Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Premier League | Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal |
| 11 May 2025 | Premier League | Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal |
| 27 Oct 2024 | Premier League | Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool |
| 4 Feb 2024 | Premier League | Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool |
At Anfield the picture is clear. Arsenal have gone 13 league visits without a win there (five draws and eight defeats) since a 2-0 victory in 2012-13, and another draw or defeat would make it 14 for the first time ever. Szoboszlai’s 83rd-minute free-kick decided the August 2025 meeting, and Liverpool were the only side to stop Arsenal scoring in the league last season.
KlinPredict Liverpool vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Here are the Liverpool vs Arsenal betting tips from KlinPredict. We have not used bookmaker odds for this match, so check the latest prices at your bookmaker before you bet.
| Market | KlinPredict tip | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | Liverpool or draw (1X) | Arsenal have not won in their last 13 league visits to Anfield and are missing Saka, Saliba and Dowman. Liverpool have won five in a row. |
| Goals | Under 3.5 goals | None of either team’s last six league games had more than three goals, and Arsenal have conceded only five in eight. |
| Match result | Draw | Three of the last five league meetings were draws, and Iraola’s teams have drawn 13 of 27 league games in 2026, including his time at Bournemouth. |
Our Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction is a 1-1 draw. Liverpool’s home record against Arsenal and Arsenal’s injuries lean towards the hosts, but Arsenal’s defence is too strong for us to back a clear Liverpool win. We have not tipped both teams to score, because that has happened in only one of Liverpool’s last six league games and two of Arsenal’s. For more cover options, see our double chance predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
When is Liverpool vs Arsenal?
The game is on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at Anfield. Kick-off is 16:30 GMT, which is 17:30 in Nigeria.
When did Arsenal last win at Anfield in the league?
Arsenal’s last Premier League win at Anfield was a 2-0 victory in 2012-13. They have gone 13 league visits since without a win, with five draws and eight defeats.
Is Max Dowman playing against Liverpool?
No. Dowman is suspended for three domestic games after his red card against Fleetwood, and Arsenal’s appeal was rejected.
Will Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori play?
Both trained on Friday and are expected to be available, subject to the final fitness check on Saturday, according to Arteta.
What is the best Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction?
KlinPredict’s lean is a 1-1 draw, with Liverpool or draw (1X) as the safer option. No tip is guaranteed, so bet only what you can afford to lose.
That is the full Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction from KlinPredict. Check the confirmed lineups before kick-off, because late fitness calls on Szoboszlai, Rice and Madueke can change a game quickly. Bet with care, and treat our tips as one part of your own decision.
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