Arsenal reached this stage as no surprise to many as they were drawn against Sunderland in the previous phase. Liverpool had to put on a spirited effort to recover from a 1-3 disadvantage from Leicester City’s onslaught. We expect a tough encounter in this fixture. Peruse through this review to get an insight into what will happen during this clash.

Our best picks for Arsenal vs. Liverpool clash

The Gunners had gone for twelve matches without suffering defeat at home across all competitions. It was only when the sky blue giants graced the Emirates stadium that the Gunners faced the first defeat in thirteen home matches. Liverpool just suffered defeat on two occasions this season. This clash will be an opportunity for fringe payers to prove their worth since most first-team players will be out for the AFCON events.

First Team to Score Prediction: Arsenal @ 4/5 (1.80)

Arsenal scored the first goal in each of their last ten home games. The gunners even netted first in their last home game against the current Premier League pacesetters. The Reds went behind in four of their last five games across all competitions. Arsenal went ahead in their last game in this tournament. Liverpool went behind before the tenth minute against Leicester. Klopp had to make five changes to revert the direction of the game. We predict that the Gunners will get the first goal when these teams meet on 6^th January 2022.

Over 2.5/Under 2.5 Prediction:  Over 2.5 @ 71/100 (1.71)

Seven of the last ten games between Arsenal and Liverpool produced over 2.5 goals each. Four of the last five Liverpool games produced over 2.5 goals each. The hosts have been fantastic in their backyard of late. They have seen over 2.5 in four of their last five games across all competitions. We expect the fixture to produce over 2.5 goals on 6^th January.

Outright prediction: Draw @ 51/20 (3.55)

The last two cup ties featuring these two teams ended all square. The hosts have become very tough to beat while playing in front of their fans this season. The visitors have also proved very difficult to beat in recent times. We expect these teams to share the spoils on 6^th January. A draw prediction is most likely because both teams will play cautiously.

Match Preview Arsenal vs. Liverpool

Both teams will be without their key players because of the African Cup of Nations tournament. Young players will get the opportunity to shine for Arsenal and Liverpool in this clash. This clash comes at the backdrop of busy schedules for both teams. The teams have pending games in FA and the Premier League. They will use this chance to test their fringe players. Nonetheless, Liverpool has been the better side in this clash in all competitions. They have won six of the last ten clashes with the Gunners. However, the last time these teams met in the League Cup, they shared the spoils.