This is one of the toughest tasks left for the Gunners this season, as Liverpool will host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds haven’t been that impressive lately, but this is also an important game for them to have a chance for a European spot next season.
This is not the kind of season that the Reds wanted. Liverpool are currently 8th in the Premier League standings with 43 points from 28 matches. A top-four finish is looking like a nearly impossible task with their current form. Liverpool got knocked out of the Champions League in the round of 16 by Real Madrid; the Reds lost 6-2 on aggregate. Liverpool aren’t competing for any other trophies this season.
Arsenal have really been excellent in the Premier League this season. They are currently at the top of the league with 72 points, which is eight points above Manchester City, who have a game in hand. The Gunners got upset by Sporting in the Europa League round of 16 after losing on dramatic penalties.
| Tournament: | English Premier League, season 2022-23, Matchday 30 |
| Venue: | Anfield, Liverpool, England |
| Date: | 9 April 2023 |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. GMT on Sunday |
According to the best UK football bookies, Liverpool are the slight home underdogs at 2.75 (7/4). A draw is offered at 3.70 (27/10), while Arsenal are the away favorites at 2.45 (29/20) to beat the Reds.
25+ sportsSuperb bonusesEasy to useVIP programLive gamesMany bonusesMany bonuses24/7 supportMobile appsLive bettingMany sportsFast payoutsGreat supportMobile appsLive bettingLiverpool are coming off a boring 0-0 draw with Chelsea. The Reds have rested some of their key players in this game, such as Robertson, Arnold, and Salah. They also missed Virgil van Dijk due to illness. Liverpool have been struggling to get into form lately, and this will be a tough task for them. The Reds will be going for revenge after their 3-2 loss at the Emirates earlier in the season.
Arsenal are coming off a big 4-1 win over Leeds at home, and now they are eight points over Manchester City, who have a game in hand, in the league race. If you bet on Arsenal this season, then you are loving life. The Gunners will be put to the test when facing Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea all this month.
The Reds have dominated this matchup in recent years. In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Liverpool won seven, drew four, and Arsenal won two games. The Gunners kept a clean sheet only once in their last six matches against the Reds.
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This is pretty much a must-win game for Liverpool to have a chance at getting into the top four. The Reds won their last three home games, which were against Manchester United, Wolverhampton, and Everton. They scored 11 goals and didn’t concede in those three matches.
The best times to bet on Liverpool are when they are playing at home. The Reds have played 14 times at Anfield in the Premier League this season and lost only once, which was against Leeds. Liverpool have lost only once in their last six matches against the Gunners.
Liverpool’s games against the top six teams have been high-scoring ones so far this season. The first encounter between Arsenal and Liverpool had five goals between them. The Gunners have gone over the total in six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
Mohamed Salah has a good scoring record against Arsenal. He scored seven goals in 12 starts against the Gunners, and he is Liverpool’s top goalscorer this season with 22 goals in all competitions. Salah usually shows up in big matches, as he scored nine goals against Manchester City, Tottenham, and Man United this season alone.
Virgil van Dijk missed Liverpool’s game against Chelsea due to illness, but he will be back for this one. Luis Diaz is very close to returning, while Stefan Bajcetic is out for the season.
Edward Nketiah, William Saliba, and Kieran Tierney are all still out for the Gunners, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is out for the season.
Liverpool and Arsenal matches are always fun to watch. This is an important game for both teams, and we will go with the Reds to have a good performance at Anfield. Make sure you use our 2023 Liverpool vs Arsenal betting predictions and bet them at the bookies in the UK to have more fun watching the game.
