Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions
Arsenal welcome Liverpool to Emirates Stadium Sunday in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
Arsenal sit 4th in the Premier League and have struggled as of late, losing 2 straight and posting a 0-1-2 (1 draw) record over their last 3 games. The Gunners have still been a force at home though, winning 7 of 10 and losing just once. They are averaging 1.85 goals per game while allowing 1. Arsenal are led by F Bukayo Saka, who has 6 goals in 19 matches.
Liverpool sits atop the EPL. It has won 2 of its last 3 games. In the only 1 it didn’t win, the Reds drew Arsenal 1-1. Liverpool is 5-4-1 on the road this season and is averaging 2.15 goals per game while allowing 0.9. This will be its 1st FA Cup battle this season. Liverpool is led by F Mohamed Salah, who has 14 goals in 20 matches.
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Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds
BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET.
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +115)
Arsenal vs. Liverpool picks and predictions
Prediction
Arsenal 1, Liverpool 0
LEAN ARSENAL (+100).
Arsenal held with Liverpool while they were on the road and should play better at home. They have more variety in their scoring options and have numerous lethal forwards, including the team-leading Saka.
Liverpool really hasn’t done a ton on the road this season and has mainly stayed atop the league by dominating at home. While Arsenal have lost 2 straight, they ended with 0.4 or more expected goals in both games.
At this value, take ARSENAL (+100) to come out on top at home.
BET UNDER 2.5 (+115).
Both teams have strong defenses, and the value is here for a full-unit play on the Under. With Salah sidelined due to being part of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Liverpool attack will take a significant hit.
In the last battle between these 2, neither team had over 1.0 expected goals, and the end result was a 1-1 draw. Arsenal have allowed multiple goals in just 6 of 20 games, and Liverpool has an even better defense.
Couple it all and take UNDER 2.5 (+115).
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