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The preseason features another clash between two Premier League giants this week as Liverpool take on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in an intriguing encounter at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Both teams have excellent players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview
Arsenal finished in second place in the Premier League standings last season and have been in excellent form over the past year. The Gunners edged Manchester United to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Liverpool, on the other hand, finished in third place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent in recent months. The Merseyside outfit defeated Real Betis by a 1-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against Arsenal and have won 95 out of the 242 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Arsenal's 83 victories.
- Liverpool have won only one of their last five matches against Arsenal in all competitions, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-0 scoreline in the FA Cup in January this year.
- Arsenal have won each of their last eight matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in a UEFA Champions League match at the hands of Bayern Munich in April this year.
- Liverpool are winless in their last four matches against Arsenal in the Premier League but have played out draws in three of these games.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have grown in stature under Mikel Arteta and will need to sharpen a few of their skills ahead of the new season. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli found the back of the net against Manchester United and will look to repeat the feat this week.
Liverpool can pack a punch on their day but are in the midst of a transition at the moment. Arsenal are currently the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal
Liverpool vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Arsenal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Gabriel Martinelli to score - Yes
