On Wednesday night, at 20:15, Arsenal and Liverpool duel in the 36th round of the Premier League, in the derby of the English stage. The “gunners” cannot bet on the injured Chambers, Guendouzi, Leno, Mari, Martinelli and Ozil, while Jurgen Klopp does not have Henderson and Matip.
It is surprising that they bet heavily on Liverpool, although the champion no longer has a concrete stake in the last stages. This was seen in the previous round, when the “cormorants” drew at home with Burnley (1-1) and could have even lost, due to the lack of concentration in the end. Arsenal is on the 9th place (goal average 51-44) and will most certainly miss the qualification in the European cups.
The top scorers of the two teams will be on the field and will probably ensure a quality show at Emirates Stadium. Last season, Arsenal lost the derby with Tottenham (1-2), in which they opened the score, and the failure in front of the great rival ended a series of five consecutive rounds without failure. Liverpool comes after a 1-1 draw with Burnley, but also after victories with Brighton (3-1), Aston Villa (2-0) and Crystal Palace (4-0), which secured their 1st place in the standings.
This season, Liverpool and Arsenal met in the English League Cup, when they “put” a spectacular 5-5, then decided on the tie (in favor of Liverpool). The statistics were mind-boggling: 5 goals in the first half, 28 shots on goal and a crazy rhythm, which produced an unforgettable game. In fact, in 8 of the last 9 direct duels, at least three goals have been scored, and Wednesday night’s match should be played quickly, with the guard down. There are no reasons for hard fouls and the two rivals have a good circulation of the ball, which will keep the ball in play for a long time, for a winning bet on cards (Sub).
Arsenal: Martinez; Mustafi, Luiz, Kolasinac; Bellerin, Ceballos, Xhaka, Tierney; Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Liverpool: Alisson; Williams, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Jones; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Coach: Jurgen Klopp
In 8 of the last 9 direct duels both teams have scored;
At least three goals have been scored in 8 of the last 9 direct duels;
Liverpool have not lost to Arsenal in 11 direct duels, ie since 2015;
In the round it was 3-1 at Anfield, an emotionless victory for Klopp’s “cormorants”;
Arsenal has only 8 victories in 17 home games this season;
Liverpool has 13 wins and only two defeats in 17 away games;
PREDICTION: Liverpool to win @ 1,90
