Premier League's Third Round Matchup Between Liverpool and Arsenal - Anticipated Odds, Predictions, and Potential Title Advancements
In the highly anticipated match between Liverpool and Arsenal on Sunday, August 31, 2025, both teams will be facing some challenges due to injuries.
For Arsenal, Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Ben White, Leandro Trossard, Norgaard, and Bukayo Saka are all sidelined, leaving a gap in their starting lineup. However, Mikel Arteta's team is known for playing down the wings, creating numerous corner kick opportunities.
On the Liverpool side, Alisson will be in goal, with a defensive line of Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, and Conor Bradley, who has returned from injury and is available for the starting lineup. The midfield consists of Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, and the injured Alexis Mac Allister, who will be replaced by an unspecified player. The attacking trio includes Salah, Gakpo, and Ekitike. Interestingly, the confirmed starting lineup includes Mac Allister, who was earlier reported as injured, but it seems there has been a change in the medical report.
Arne Slot, Liverpool's coach, is also without Alexis Mac Allister due to injury. Additionally, Jeremie Frimpong and Stefan Bajcetic are in Liverpool's medical department, adding to their injury concerns.
In the goal-scoring department, Gyokeres, who scored an impressive 39 goals in 33 games for Sporting last season, is Arsenal's top goal scorer. His odds of scoring or assisting in the Liverpool vs. Arsenal match stand at 2.0 on Bet365. Over 4.5 corner kicks for Arsenal also has odds of 2.0 on Bet365.
The probable Arsenal lineup, according to unconfirmed reports, is: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, and Calafiori; Merino, Zubimendi, and Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, and Eze.
An intriguing statistic suggests that both teams are likely to score in the Liverpool vs. Arsenal match, with odds of 1.61 on Esportes da Sorte. This promising match promises to deliver an exciting display of football, with both teams showing impressive goal-scoring potential.
