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Arsenal vs. Liverpool prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

Arsenal vs. Liverpool prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

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By: Ciaran Doyle

Matchweek 21 of the Premier League concludes with Liverpool making the trip to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. We are officially more than halfway through the Premier League season, and there is plenty at stake for both sides in this game. Arsenal will look to build on their lead at the top, while the reigning champions Liverpool find themselves in a race to secure Champions League football for next season.

Arsenal are -180 favorites on the moneyline for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +330. Fancy a Liverpool upset? The Reds are +475 to pick up three points.

Arsenal vs. Liverpool Prediction, Pick

This bet can be found under the “Match Parlays” tab. League leaders Arsenal enter this match against Liverpool with five straight wins under their belt. Liverpool weathered the storm from their bad patch earlier in the season, but are still far from the team that won the league last season. They have opened up 2026 with two draws against Leeds and Fulham.

Arsenal will have all the confidence in the world in this one, and for good reason. The Gunners have the strongest home record through 20 games, winning nine of their 10 home matches while drawing once. That draw came against second-placed Manchester City. On the flip side, Liverpool have the seventh best away record. They’ve won only four of their 10 matches, drawing two and losing four.

The recent games between these teams have been split down the middle, but you can argue that this is the strongest Arsenal team in the last two years and the weakest Reds side. In the last four Premier League meetings, both sides have won once, and there have been two draws. Two or more goals have been scored three times.

The Pick: Arsenal Win and Over 1.5 (-125)

Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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