Prediction for match Arsenal — Liverpool, 08.01.2026

Match Analysis: Arsenal vs Liverpool

On January 8th, in the English Premier League, Arsenal will face Liverpool. Bookmakers favor Arsenal, with odds of 1.68 suggesting a 58.63% chance of victory. A draw is set at 4.37 (22.54%), while a Liverpool win is priced at 5.23 (18.83%). Despite Arsenal's edge, Liverpool is capable of putting up a fight. The goal total markets are also intriguing: over 2.5 goals is at 1.81, both teams to score - yes at 1.74, no at 2.00. For individual team totals: Arsenal over 1.5 goals is at 1.66, Liverpool over 0.5 goals is at 1.56. The double chance for 1X is at 1.20, X2 at 2.33. For half-time options: the second half over 1.5 goals is at 1.96, under at 1.82. Thus, the line anticipates a high-scoring game with Arsenal having the upper hand.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Arsenal averages 58.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Liverpool averages 61.8% possession, 1 yellow card, 5.8 fouls, and 3.8 offsides. Recent Arsenal matches: January 3rd - Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal, December 30th - Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa, December 27th - Arsenal 2-1 Brighton. For Liverpool: January 4th - Fulham 2-2 Liverpool, January 1st - Liverpool 0-0 Leeds, December 27th - Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton. In their head-to-head on August 31, 2025, Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0. Previous encounters include a 2-2 draw and a 3-1 win for Arsenal. These results show both teams are capable of scoring and playing at a high tempo.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Arsenal's last five matches have an average total of 3.2 goals, with Arsenal scoring 2.2 and conceding 1. Liverpool averages 2.4 goals per game, scoring 1.6 and conceding 0.8. Both teams have gone over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. Arsenal has over 1.5 goals in the second half in 4 out of 5 matches, while Liverpool has over 1.5 goals in the second half in 2 out of 5. This suggests Arsenal is particularly active after the break, while Liverpool often picks up towards the end. Arsenal frequently scores between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (33% each), Liverpool between 31-45 and 76-90 (29% each). In terms of goals conceded, Arsenal often concedes between 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 (29% each), while Liverpool concedes mostly between 46-60 (60%). Given both teams regularly exceed 2.5 goals, and Arsenal consistently scores after halftime, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.81 seems justified. Support for individual totals and second-half activity strengthens this choice.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Arsenal averages 5.2 corners per match, Liverpool 6. For over 9.5 corners, Arsenal has 2 out of 5, Liverpool 3 out of 5. The closest line to their average total (11.2) is 11.5: over 11.5 corners is at 2.87, under 11.5 at 1.37. Arsenal is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.39. In this matchup, a bet on over 11.5 corners is logical, considering both teams' averages and their attacking tendencies. It's also worth noting that Arsenal often earns corners, with Liverpool not far behind, increasing the chances of hitting a high line.