Liverpool vs Arsenal: preview
We have the predictions for the match between Liverpool and Arsenal in the ninth round of the Premier League 2026/27.
In the central match of the ninth round of the EPL, the title contenders will face off. "Liverpool" wants to extend its unbeaten streak in direct encounters, while "Arsenal" needs to recover after the loss in the League Cup.
Key moments
Liverpool
1. "Liverpool" in excellent form
The Reds have lost only one of the 13 matches in all competitions. Currently, Liverpool maintains a five‑match unbeaten run: four wins and one draw in the last Wednesday’s League Cup match against "Chelsea" — 1:1, with a 6:5 penalty shoot‑out victory. The team under Andoni Iraola reached the quarter‑finals, where they will play against "Bournemouth". In the EPL, with 15 points, the team sits in fourth place, just six points behind the leading duo.
2. The leaders rest in the cup and are ready for the EPL
Andoni Iraola rotated the squad during the week: only substitutes Alexander Isak, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Jeremy Jace appeared. Alisson Becker had a full rest. In the league match, they are expected to start from the beginning, along with Virgil van Dijk and other cup starters. The Reds’ depth allows rotation, although the medical room is full. Due to injuries, Ugo Ekitike, Víctor Muñoz, Connor Bradley, Jeremy Frimpong, Giovanni Leone and Dominique Sobosla cannot help.
3. "Liverpool" in good shape, and at home "Arsenal" has not lost in over 10 years
The Reds show solid football. Especially in attack, scoring at least two goals in four of the last five matches. There are doubts about defensive solidity, but so far it has not reflected in results. The Merseysideers know how to play against "Arsenal". In the last eight official matches — only one defeat, five draws and two wins. The home statistics are impressive. The unbeaten run began in March 2012 and totals 16 matches in all competitions: eight wins and eight draws.
Arsenal
1. "Arsenal" had a historic match during the week
The Cannon have not lost in six matches: four wins and two draws. But there is a warning: during the week they were eliminated from the League Cup, losing on penalties to "Fleetwood" 3:5 after a 1:1 draw in regular time. The Londoners dominated the pitch, launching 26 shots on goal, but finishing was weak. "Arsenal" became the first English champion to exit the competition as a fourth‑tier representative. In the EPL, Arteta’s team is doing well. In the last round, they beat "Everton" 2:0 and share the top spot with "Manchester City", with 21 points.
2. The mood is not the best, but the leaders rested
In the cup, Arteta rested the starters and gave the substitutes a chance. David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice were not even on the list; Bruno Giménez, Martin Degeor and Ezri Konsa came on at the end of the match. The leaders rested and will be fresh for the league game. The rotation players did not perform well, and it was clear why they remain out of the starting XI in important matches. In the cup, for the first time after a long injury absence, Cristian Moscera, Pierro Inca and Martin Subimendi started. Their return to the squad will add rotation options for Arteta in upcoming fixtures. But the Londoners’ medical room is not empty: Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are still out. Cristo Tolis is in recovery, but it is not certain he will play in Liverpool, as is Riccardo Calafiori, who has a minor injury. Max Dauman is suspended for the red card in the match against "Fleetwood".
3. "Arsenal" rarely loses, motivated by the League Cup defeat, but there are nuances
The Londoners have a stable season, the leaders rested during the week and will be fresh in the league. The cup defeat should motivate the Cannon to show quality football. With the substitute, the Londoners have the best defence in the league, and it strengthens with the return of injured players. But there are problems in attack, mainly finishing. The League Cup match proved that again. The team enters matches with difficulties, not scoring in the first half in six of the last eight EPL and Champions League games. And the Cannon’s away statistics from Liverpool are terrible: 13 EPL matches without a win.
Possible line‑ups
4-2-3-1-4-2-3-1-1-1
Baker6
Kerkez4
van Dijk5
Jace33
Araújo10
MacAllister38
Gravenbergh18
Gakpo7
Wirtz29
Barcolá9
Isak1
Raya4
White15
Consá6
Gabriel49
Luis‑Skelli41
Rice39
Giménez10
Eze8
Edger20
Maduéke29
Haverz
Trend odds
Both teams have scored in seven of the last ten encounters between "Liverpool" and "Arsenal". Odds: OZ yes at 1.65.
"Liverpool" has not lost at home against "Arsenal" in the EPL for 13 consecutive matches. Odds: F1(0) at 2.09.
Prediction
Liverpool vs Arsenal 01.11.2026 20:30
The English champions meet: former and current. This season they appear practically error‑free. "Liverpool" slowed a bit at the start but gained momentum over the course. "Arsenal" is more stable than the rival, but also had a dip — "Brighton" 0:3. In other matches the team plays strongly, dominating the pitch, though sometimes failing in finishing.
In the league, both giants do not stand out for high productivity, averaging a little over a goal, earning points thanks to reliability in their goal‑keepers.
"Liverpool" is strong at home, playing successfully against the Londoners. The Cannon have rarely lost lately, now they have an extra motivation to break the losing streak at Liverpool and, at the same time, distance themselves from one of the competitors in the title race.
I think the match will not be abundant in dangerous moments, the teams will exchange goals and finish level.
Prediction: 1-1
