Liverpool FC vs Arsenal: Premier League 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 31 October 2026 at 02:43 UTC
Date of last modification: 31 October 2026 at 02:43 UTC
Match Preview
Liverpool FC meet Arsenal in round 9 of the Premier League on 1 November 2026. The match brings together two sides separated by two places in the table, with Arsenal holding a slight edge in win probability and expected goals.
Recent Form and Standings
Liverpool FC sit 4th in the table with a last five form sequence of DWLWW and a form index of 69. Arsenal are positioned 2nd, recording a WLWWW sequence alongside a form index of 58.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
Arsenal enter the match with an expected goals figure of 1.4, compared to 1.06 for Liverpool FC. The attacking index stands at 74 for Arsenal and 68 for Liverpool FC, while the defending index shows 62 for Arsenal and 63 for Liverpool FC.
Statistical Indicators
Win probabilities assign 36% to Liverpool FC, 20% to a draw, and 44% to Arsenal. The head-to-head record records 55% for Liverpool FC and 45% for Arsenal across past encounters.
What to Watch
Statistical indicators point toward either team winning as the primary outcome, with a draw representing the main risk. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Liverpool FC4-2-3-1
- 1Alisson
- 33Ronald Araújo
- 5Jérémy Jacquet
- 4Virgil van Dijk
- 6Miloš Kerkez
- 38Ryan Gravenberch
- 10Alexis Mac Allister
- 29Bradley Barcola
- 7Florian Wirtz
- 18Cody Gakpo
- 9Alexander Isak
Arsenal4-2-3-1
- 1David Raya
- 12Jurriën Timber
- 15Ezri Konsa
- 6Gabriel Magalhães
- 33Riccardo Calafiori
- 41Declan Rice
- 39Bruno Guimarães
- 20Noni Madueke
- 8Martin Ødegaard
- 10Eberechi Eze
- 29Kai Havertz
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