Arsenal vs Liverpool Predictions: 08.01.2026 - Premier League Betting Tips

Arsenal vs Liverpool

There's a mouthwatering tie at the Emirates on Thursday evening as league leaders Arsenal take on the reigning champions Liverpool. The Gunners will be looking to seek revenge against Arne Slot's side that beat them earlier in the campaign and maintain their gallop at the top of the table.

Our Premier League football expert Nathan Joyes has run through the numbers and provided his best bet for the match.

Arsenal appear unstoppable

Arsenal fought back bravely to edge past Bournemouth last week, extending their lead at the top of the tree to six points after Man City were held by Chelsea.

However, it's not often Arsenal concede twice in a match. In fact, this was only the third time since the start of the season across all competitions. Mikel Arteta won't want this to become a habit, especially considering his team have kept just one clean sheet in their last five.

Yet despite clean sheets drying up, the wins certainly haven't. Five in a row in the Premier League has them firmly in pole position to win their first title since 2004 - and it looks as though it's theirs to lose.

Gabriel has returned from injury and has scored two in two, while the same can be said for Declan Rice who scored his first goal since November. The depth Arteta has at his disposal is frightening.

Liverpool looking more disciplined

Although Liverpool head into this match on the back of two disappointing draws, Arne Slot's side are unbeaten in their last nine games across all competitions.

This may be an unwanted blip as they hunt down a Champions League spot, but it's a vast improvement from where they were only a matter of months ago.

And while both Chelsea and Man United have decided to sack their managers, Liverpool's board has stood by Slot and might be about to reap the rewards for their loyalty.

Since losing 3-0 against Man City, Liverpool have gone five matches unbeaten on their travels, including a 1-0 win over Inter Milan at the San Siro.

The visitors may not have Mohammed Salah available, but Liverpool head to the Emirates in a confident mood to cause what would be classed as an upset.

Arsenal vs Liverpool H2H

Arsenal have only won one of their last five meetings against Liverpool which was back in February 2024. Two draws and two defeats have since followed - including that 1-0 loss earlier in the campaign.

Liverpool have won two of their last five trips to North London - but have shipped in five goals in their last two visits - neither did they win.

Our Arsenal vs Liverpool betting tip

With Arsenal showing no signs of slowing down and Liverpool extending their unbeaten run to nine matches, it could suggest a tight match at the Emirates on Thursday. However, our tipster doesn't see it that way.

Nathan Joyes has taken a look at the Premier League betting odds for this match and puts his best bet forward.

Arsenal to seek revenge

It's not often you see Arsenal (4/7 with Betfred) at skinny odds to beat Liverpool (5/1 with Betano) but it's no longer a surprise considering their consistent, fine form this season.

Only Man City have stopped Arsenal from winning every single home match this campaign - with the hosts winning 14 times at home already. In 13 of those victories, Arsenal have scored at least twice and in nine of those they have managed to keep a clean sheet.

The likes of Bayern and Aston Villa came with hope but were simply brushed to one side and the same may happen to Liverpool - despite their good form.

But recent draws vs Leeds and Fulham won't fill fans with hope who know they were fortunate to beat Arsenal earlier in the campaign.

Arsenal fear no one at home and with Liverpool showing signs defensively that not all of their problems have been fixed, the hosts can win in style in what should be a blockbuster under the lights in North London.

TIP: Arsenal to win and over 1.5 match goals at 5/6 with BetMGM.

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