The Premier League pits together the current top two sides in England this weekend, as Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield just prior to the Christmas break.
One of the biggest fixtures of the season, this match will not only decide which side will top the table over the festive period but could also go a long way to deciding which team will win the Premier League title.
BET: Liverpool vs. Arsenal latest odds on DraftKings
Arsenal enter this clash as the leader of the two in terms of position in the standings, a point ahead of their old rivals. The Gunners routinely beat Brighton 2-0 last time out, and will be looking to change their recent poor fortune at this ground having not won here in the league since September 2012.
But Liverpool are made of stern stuff and after a summer of change in terms of on-field personnel, they're looking to win their second Premier League title this time around. So far this season, the Reds have lost just one of their 17 league matches though they did fail to make their chances pay as they were held 0-0 by fierce rivals Manchester United last time out in this competition.
The Sporting News previews the game below with our prediction and best bets.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal match facts
- Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Kickoff time: 5:30 p.m. local (12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT)
- Location: Anfield (Liverpool, England)
- Last meeting: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (April 9, 2023 | Premier League)
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Liverpool (+135)
- Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal
In this clash, we're giving Liverpool the slight edge, mostly based on the fact that this match is taking place at Anfield. At this venue, Jurgen Klopp's side are currently unbeaten in 49 of their last 50 home league outings (W38, D11) which leaves them well-placed for even more success here.
| LIV win |
Draw | ARS win |
Both teams to score Y / N |
Over / Under 2.5 goals |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings (USA) |
+135 | +260 | +190 | -185 / +145 | -150 / +120 |
*Odds correct as on December 22.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal best bet
- Pick: Over 2.5 goals scored
- Odds: -150 (DraftKings)
Although the odds for both teams to score in this match don't offer too much value at -150, it feels a no brainer that that threshold will be reached here as two of the best attacking sides in Europe meet at Anfield.
Liverpool have looked imperious on home soil this season, scoring 21 times across eight Premier League matches at this venue which leaves them in a good position to add to that tally here. The Reds have also only conceded five times in the process but with Arsenal arriving in confident fashion, that could change here.
As for Arsenal, they haven't scored too many on the road in the league this season — 13 goals in eight matches — but with the attacking quality that manager Mikel Arteta has at his disposal, they should find the back of the net this weekend.
They have struggled at Anfield of late though, failing to win any of their last ten league visits to this ground and in that time, the visitors have conceded 34 times which points to more goals being let in here by the Gunners.
Liverpool vs Arsenal flier bet
- Pick: Mo Salah and Bukayo Saka to both score anytime
- Odds: +850 (DraftKings)
In this top-of-the-table clash, two of the best performers this season will face off as Liverpool's Mo Salah and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka look to one up each other.
Starting with Salah, the Egyptian has struck 11 goals in the Premier League so far this term and currently sits in second spot in the Golden Boot race behind Erling Haaland. The Liverpool winger has also enjoyed playing against the Gunners previously, scoring nine times in 13 league meetings with the London side. Six of those have come at Anfield too.
As for Saka, he has been in scintillating form again for Arsenal this campaign, netting eight goals across 23 competitive appearances to date. Five of those have come in the league, though unlike Salah, he's struggled to find the back of the net in prior head-to-head matches. In those ten such matches, he's scored just twice though with both coming in the Premier League last season, he could add to that tally easily here.