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Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction

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Liverpool
vs
Arsenal
1 · Liverpool31.1%Fair odds 9/4
X · Draw27.5%Fair odds 11/4
2 · Arsenal41.4%Fair odds 11/8

Fair odds are implied by model probabilities (100 ÷ probability %). They are not bookmaker quotes. Fractional odds are approximate.

Forecast published

Model: Arsenal 41.4%

Our Premier League record: the most likely result happened in 10 of 19 predictions (53%; a random pick of home, draw or away is right about one time in three), each published before kickoff and never edited. See every prediction ›

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Venue: Anfield, Liverpool · GB

Liverpool vs Arsenal: prediction analysis

  • Over 2.5 goals: 50.1% in the model.
  • Both teams to score — Yes: 55.0% in the model.

Liverpool are 5th on 12 points after 7 matches, while Arsenal are 2nd on 18 points. Liverpool’s recent form is WLWDW, compared with Arsenal’s WWLWW. In 42 meetings since 2005-06, Liverpool have won 14, Arsenal 11 and 17 have been draws. The last meeting ended 0-0 on 8 Jan 2026; Liverpool are winless at home in 3 matches, while Arsenal have won 3 of 4 away.

Home and away form

Liverpool at home

5 played · 0W · 4D · 1L

Goals per match: 0.8 scored · 1.4 conceded

Results in this sample
  • 11 Oct 2026 · Manchester City · 0–3 (L)
  • 12 Sept 2026 · Fulham · 0–0 (D)
  • 29 Aug 2026 · Nottingham Forest · 2–2 (D)
  • 24 May 2026 · Brentford · 1–1 (D)
  • 9 May 2026 · Chelsea · 1–1 (D)
All Liverpool results ›

Arsenal away

5 played · 4W · 0D · 1L

Goals per match: 1.2 scored · 0.8 conceded

Results in this sample
  • 18 Oct 2026 · Nottingham Forest · 1–0 (W)
  • 19 Sept 2026 · Brighton · 0–3 (L)
  • 12 Sept 2026 · Sunderland · 2–0 (W)
  • 31 Aug 2026 · Aston Villa · 1–0 (W)
  • 24 May 2026 · Crystal Palace · 2–1 (W)
All Arsenal results ›
Sample coverage

Up to five venue-specific matches from each team's ten latest published league results, played before this forecast. Small samples do not establish a trend.

Liverpool vs Arsenal: attack and defence ratings

Liverpool attack1.36×
Arsenal attack1.35×
Liverpool goals conceded0.84×
Arsenal goals conceded0.60×
Liverpool score at 1.36× and concede at 0.84× the model's average club rate; Arsenal score at 1.35× and concede at 0.60×. 1.00× is average (the marked line). For defence, lower is better. Ratings come from past results before home advantage and team news are applied.

Goals and correct score

Over 2.5 goals
50.1%Under 49.9%
Both teams score
55.0%No 45.0%
Predicted goals
1.23 – 1.45Total 2.68 · model, not shot xG
Clean sheet
23% · 29%Liverpool · Arsenal

Most likely scores

1–113.1%
0–19.1%
1–28.9%
0–07.8%
1–07.6%

All goal lines

Total goals lineOver probabilityOver fair oddsUnder probabilityUnder fair odds
1.575.6%1/324.4%3/1
2.550.1%evs49.9%evs
3.528.1%5/271.9%2/5

Compare observed club rates in the over 2.5 goals leaderboard and BTTS leaderboard. These historical rates are separate from this match's model probabilities.

90 minutes only. Goal probabilities have not been separately calibrated. Read how the expected goals model and Dixon–Coles low-score correction work, or how to interpret over/under and both teams to score.

Form and team news

Liverpool
Arsenal

Fantasy Premier League currently lists 6 Liverpool players and 3 Arsenal players as injured, suspended or doubtful. The model adjusts for these lists from 48 hours before kickoff.

Arsenal injury news · Liverpool injury news

The current model does not use injury-level adjustments.

Recent meetings

Full head-to-head ›

Model context and limitations

The Dixon–Coles model is fitted only on finished matches and does not use injuries or lineups; it expects Liverpool to score 1.23 goals and Arsenal 1.45. Its ratings have Liverpool scoring at 1.36 times the model's Premier League average and conceding at 0.84 times, against 1.35 and 0.60 for Arsenal. How the model works.

Questions about Liverpool vs Arsenal

Who is the favourite in Liverpool vs Arsenal?

Our model's most likely result is Arsenal win at 41.4%. Full probabilities: Liverpool 31.1%, draw 27.5%, Arsenal 41.4%.

What is the most likely score in Liverpool vs Arsenal?

1–1 is the single most likely score at 13.1%. The model expects 1.23 goals for Liverpool and 1.45 for Arsenal.

Will Liverpool vs Arsenal have over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring?

The model gives over 2.5 goals 50.1% and both teams to score 55.0%.

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Evidence and data sources
Results up to
2026-10-18
Matches used
4,549
Model version
dc-v4-6e7de2d64076
Data source
Finished Premier League scores
Limitations
The model does not use injuries or confirmed lineups.

Data updated 18 Oct 2026, 19:18 UTC · Analysis updated 18 Oct 2026, 19:18 UTC. No published pre-24h prediction has been stored for this match. Regular time only.

Source and method

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