Liverpool vs Arsenal Predictions & Betting Tips

Liverpool took an impressive win away to Chelsea, even though they, of course, were helped by the red card on Andreas Christensen. The Dane brutally took down Sadio Mané, and from the second half, there was only one team on the pitch. Even though Chelsea somehow found a penalty – just for Alisson to save it.

Thiago made his debut for Liverpool in London, and the Spaniard impressed straight away. Without a training session together with the team he came on and bossed the last 45 and wrote his name to a 17-year-old passing record straight away.

Liverpool showed that they are determined to retain the title and even before the red card to Andreas Christensen, they were in complete control. All in all, it was a pleasing afternoon for Klopp in London also considering that he had to do it without the likes of Joe Gomez and Joel Matip with Fabinho that played at the centre of the defence with Vigil van Dijk. If Gomez does not recover on time, we should see a similar solution on Monday night. Joran Henderson should be back, and new face Diego Jota is expected to come in as a substitute.

The Mikel Arteta project is continuing nicely even if the North Londoners didn’t shine against West Ham. Eddie Nketiah found a late winner for the Gunners and the character and the belief was the best news for Arsenal on the night. David Luiz should be back for selection with the Spaniard that is likely to field a 3-4-3 formation with Aubameyang and Willian tasked to cause problems in attack.

Goals are on the cards when Liverpool and Arsenal go face to face, and we think this trend will continue on Monday night. Both teams to score has paid in 14 of the past 16 direct meetings in all competition. Given the odds for this selection are too short, a better option is to back Liverpool to win and both teams to score.

Thiago Alcantara has already made a statement in the 45 minutes he played a Stamford Bridge. He is very calm and capable of delivering plenty of creative passes. The Brazilian will not only improve the way Liverpool are playing, but will also enhance other players. One that will undoubtedly benefit from his presence is Roberto Firmino.

The Red’s striker has already an excellent record against the Gunners, having scored eight times in the last nine Premier League meetings. Firmino to score two or more goals looks an interesting proposition and carry some excellent betting value.

Liverpool are coming in as favourites here, and they should of course be. They’re the reign champions, and even though Arsenal won both at The Emirates after the re-start and in the Community Shield, it’s something completely different when the league is now underway and with every game and point of importance.
With Salah and Mané both of the mark already and with Thiago looking to start for the Reds we think Liverpool will dominate play.

Arsenal have their counters with Aubameyang and Gunners will also hope that Willian brings his game from the first round at Fulham with him, rather than the relatively poor performance against West Ham.
Over 3,5 Goals is our prediction for this one.

Two teams on full points after two rounds but only one that will remain on that form after this game.

We think Liverpool will be the size bigger than Arsenal and even though Arteta might be building something great for the future, they’re just not there to challenge the likes of Liverpool already. Liverpool To Win is our choice.