Just weeks after their crucial Premier League clash, Arsenal and Liverpool will lock horns once again. This time, the Emirates will play host, as two English footballing giants look to secure their spot in the next round of the world’s most historic cup.
We’ve previewed the upcoming tie, picking out some of our best betting tips based on the latest football betting odds.
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FA Cup: Arsenal vs Liverpool
Sunday 7th January, 4:30pm
Emirates Stadium, London
Live on BBC One
Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview
Mikel Arteta will be slightly concerned by Arsenal’s recent form. The Gunners have won just once in their last six in all competitions. They prepare to host Premier League leaders Liverpool off the back of successive defeats against West Ham and Fulham.
What will be worrying fans most is Arsenal’s lack of attacking threat: they are struggling to find the back of the net despite dominating possession and territory in matches. After falling five points adrift of this week’s opposition in the league, the FA Cup may be the only realistic route to a trophy for Arteta’s side. But they’ll need to navigate their way past the country’s form side if they are to progress.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have lost just twice in their last 20 across all competitions. You could argue the Europa League losses were largely meaningless having already secured their progression to the knockouts.
They make the trip south following a 4-2 drubbing of Newcastle, which extended their unbeaten run to five matches. The eight-time FA Cup champions will fancy their chances of putting this stumbling Arsenal outfit to the sword, or at least grabbing a draw to take it to a replay at Anfield.
Latest FA Cup 3rd Round Odds
Despite their dip in form, Arsenal are 1.93 favourites to win, while Liverpool are 3.47 underdogs and a draw is priced at 3.79. Goals will be expected, with both teams to score (1.59) and over 2.5 goals (1.64) both attracting plenty of attention.
It’s Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus tied as favourites to open the scoring at 7.20, while Liverpool’s most likely goalscorer is Darwin Nunez at 7.90.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Liverpool win and both teams to score – 5.60
It’s impossible to ignore the odds on a Liverpool win given the form discrepancy. Both teams have found the net in each of the previous three meetings between these sides, so Klopp’s side will likely need to strike twice to put their name in the hat.
Bet Builder: Both teams to score, Saka to score anytime, over 39.5 booking points
Arsenal so often look to star boy Saka during the tough times. He has looked their most threatening forward during the dip in form, and being on penalties is an added bonus. As for booking points, this fixture tends to get tasty. There were seven yellow cards in their recent meeting.
*Odds subject to change.
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