Our Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction is a draw, with both teams to score as the alternative pick. Arsenal arrive at Anfield on Sunday 1 November (7:30pm EAT) second in the Premier League and level on points with leaders Manchester City, but they are without Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and the suspended Max Dowman. Liverpool are fourth, six points behind, and need a big home result to stay in the title conversation.
This is the pick of Gameweek 9 and the first Premier League meeting between the two sides at Anfield this season. Here is everything you need before you place a bet.
Key Facts: Liverpool vs Arsenal
- Competition: Premier League, Gameweek 9
- Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
- Kick-off: 7:30pm EAT (4:30pm UK time)
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Table: Arsenal 2nd (21 points), Liverpool 4th (15 points)
- Last meeting: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool, January 2026
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Liverpool Form and Team News
Andoni Iraola’s side have found some rhythm after a painful 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City earlier in October. Since then Liverpool have won 2-1 at Brentford, beaten Villarreal 4-3 in a wild Champions League night, and seen off Brighton 2-0 at Anfield last weekend.
In midweek they drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and went through 6-5 on penalties. We covered that tie in our Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea report. The shootout win sets up a quarter-final against Bournemouth, but the extra 120 minutes could matter on Sunday.
Liverpool injuries
- Jeremie Frimpong: out with a muscle problem. Iraola does not expect him back before the international break.
- Hugo Ekitike: out with an Achilles injury until late December.
- Dominik Szoboszlai: doubtful with a hamstring issue, although Iraola has said he is close to a return.
- Florian Wirtz: back from an ankle problem and came off the bench against Chelsea, so he is in contention to start.
Losing Frimpong and Ekitike takes pace out of the Liverpool attack, and Szoboszlai’s fitness could decide how aggressive they can be in midfield.
Arsenal Form and Team News
Mikel Arteta’s side have been the most consistent team in the league, with seven wins from eight games. They beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 away, drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the Champions League and then beat Everton 2-0 at the Emirates last Saturday.
The one blot came on Tuesday, when League Two Fleetwood held them 1-1 and knocked them out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. Arteta admitted his side should have scored three, four or five goals that night. Read the full story in our Fleetwood 1-1 Arsenal report.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
- Bukayo Saka: out with a thigh injury picked up in Munich. Arteta expects him to be missing for weeks.
- William Saliba: out with a back problem and not expected back until after the international break.
- Max Dowman: suspended. The 16-year-old was sent off for violent conduct at Fleetwood and an independent commission rejected Arsenal’s appeal on Thursday, so he serves a three-match domestic ban starting at Anfield.
- Riccardo Calafiori: a doubt after leaving the Everton game early, although Arteta described the problem as very small.
That is a lot of quality missing. Saka is Arsenal’s main creative outlet on the right and Saliba is the leader of the best defence in the division, so Arteta’s back line will look different from usual.
Head to Head
The last meeting between these clubs ended 0-0 at the Emirates in January 2026. The last time they met at Anfield, in August 2025, Liverpool won 1-0. Over their Premier League history Liverpool have the better record, with 26 wins to Arsenal’s 18 and 24 draws.
Recent meetings have tended to be tight and cagey, with neither side willing to leave space behind.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips
On form and league position Arsenal would normally be slight favourites, even at Anfield. The absences change that picture. Without Saka and Saliba, Arsenal lose their most dangerous attacker and their most reliable defender in one weekend.
Liverpool have their own problems, with Frimpong and Ekitike out and Szoboszlai uncertain, and they played 120 minutes plus penalties on Wednesday. Their defence has also been leaky in big games, conceding three to both Manchester City and Villarreal this month.
Put together, we see a balanced game where both sides can hurt each other but neither has a clear edge.
Our picks
- Main pick: Draw
- Alternative: Both teams to score: Yes
- Value angle: Over 2.5 goals, given Liverpool’s open games this month
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FAQ
What time is Liverpool vs Arsenal in Kenya?
Liverpool vs Arsenal kicks off at 7:30pm East Africa Time on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Anfield.
Is Bukayo Saka playing against Liverpool?
No. Saka has a thigh injury from the Bayern Munich game and Arteta expects him to be out for several weeks.
Why is Max Dowman banned?
Dowman was shown a red card for violent conduct in the Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. Arsenal appealed but the ban was upheld, so he misses three domestic matches including Liverpool.
What is the best bet for Liverpool vs Arsenal?
Our main pick is the draw, with both teams to score as a safer alternative. No bet is guaranteed, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
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