Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League Prediction (31.08.2025)

On 31 August 2025 at 17:30 CEST at Anfield, the third round Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal will take place. According to the season odds, this is a clash between two of the main contenders for the title, adding extra intrigue. Bookmakers see the hosts as slight favorites. Let’s review the current form of both teams and give our prediction.

Liverpool

The “Reds” did not start the season without issues. The team shows good attacking play but concedes too many goals for a Premier League champion. Their season opened with the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, which ended 2:2 before Palace won on penalties.

In the first league round, Liverpool nearly dropped points against Bournemouth but secured a 4:2 win late. The second round again saw defensive lapses – conceding two goals to a ten-man Newcastle side. Victory was snatched only in the 100th minute. The squad is top-class, but they still lack consistency and chemistry.

Arsenal

The “Gunners” also leave mixed impressions despite a perfect start – 2 wins in 2 matches without conceding a goal. Arteta has shown that stricter refereeing on challenges inside the box doesn’t affect his approach. Arsenal’s main weapon remains set pieces. Against Manchester United, the only goal came from such a situation, with goalkeeper obstruction playing a part. After scoring, Arsenal reverted to their familiar defensive style.

In the second match, they thrashed promoted Leeds 5:0, but the opponents’ level was much lower. Against stronger teams, Arteta continues to prefer not losing over chasing victory. Disappointingly, Gyökeres has underperformed, and key players Ødegaard, Havertz, and Saka are injured.

Head-to-head statistics

In the last five official meetings, the record is even: 1 win each and 3 draws. Last season, both matches ended 2:2.

Prediction

For Liverpool vs Arsenal, predicting the winner is tricky. The hosts still look raw, while the visitors have attacking absences. In terms of mentality and readiness, Arne Slot’s men seem better prepared. Arteta tends to play cautiously against strong rivals. We suggest a bet on Liverpool (0) handicap at odds 1.57.