To help kick off an action-packed weekend, Arsenal (6 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) will visit Anfield to take on Liverpool (6-1-4). Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Liverpool vs. Arsenal odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
After COVID-19 issues doomed the start of their season, Arsenal has bounced back well and has re-joined the top tier of EPL teams. They’re sitting 5th with 20 points yet just 13 goals for and 13 goals against in 11 matches.
They’re led by star F Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arsenal has won three straight. They’ll have a tough battle against Mohamed Salah, who has the most goals in the EPL.
Liverpool has 31 goals for and 11 goals against in 11 games yet has just two more points than Arsenal. They’ll be looking for a big-time win against a surging Arsenal.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Liverpool -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Arsenal +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Draw +390
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)
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Prediction
Liverpool 2, Arsenal 0
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to LIVERPOOL -205 as they’re the better side with the more potent attack. Also, being at home never hurts. Liverpool is led by Salah, but it has been their defense, behind D Virgil van Dijk.
They should be able to limit an Arsenal attack that has been on fire as of late. However, per whoscored.com, Aubameyang is doubtful. That’s going to be a brutal loss for Arsenal.
Thankfully for Arsenal, Roberto Firmino will also miss this game. But, the Liverpool attack is a three-headed monster more than a one-man show, so Firmino’s absence should be felt less.
While -205 is borderline too expensive, at home, it’s the better play, especially given that Liverpool is undefeated against top-six opponents (2 draws) yet Arsenal is without even a draw in their two matches against Chelsea and Man City.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the UNDER 2.5 (+165) as the best value.
Both teams have a key attacker out, and the Liverpool defense is a formidable side. The Liverpool attack should get on the board as Sadio Mane and Salah are still supposed to play.
However, I don’t see Arsenal breaking through, making the Under a far better play. Arsenal has also given up just over a goal per game, so they have a competent defense as well.
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