Community Shield: Arsenal vs. Liverpool Betting Preview, Odds, Prediction

The game which marks the start of the season in English football is the Community Shield, and this year, we have Arsenal and Liverpool clashing in the same. The Gunners won the FA Cup against Chelsea, coming back from behind. They are significantly better under Arteta and aim to attack the UCL spot int EPL this season. On the other side, Liverpool won the Premiership but wants to prove now that it wasn’t just a lucky year. Capturing a piece of silverware before the EPL starts would most definitely boost their morale. 

Preview

Arsenal (+300) looks much better with Arteta in charge. Though, the Gunners do have occasional blackouts, and that especially goes for the backline. So far, we haven’t seen consistency there, and they know to allow some ridiculous goals, mostly on the road. 

The team from North London allowed at least one goal in the previous four games, and but scored two or more in five of the last six, including the friendly match against MK Dons. Overall, they have seven wins, two defeats, and a loss. 

A good thing for them is the fact that the game will be played at Wembley, where they already played the last two of their competitive matches. Even though it might not sound like a big deal to some, believe us it is. 

Liverpool (-165) recently played two friendly games, against Stuttgart, 3-0 and Red Bull Salzburg, 2-2. The latter one brought headaches to Jurgen Klopp, as his team showed many weaknesses, especially in the first half. And during those 45 minutes, the Reds played with the first and the strongest lineup.

The Austrian team had a two-goal lead, with Daka scoring both hits, and if it weren’t for Ryan Brewster who scored two goals in the final 18 minutes of the contest, there would be no way for the EPL champions to avoid a loss.

Only two of the last 10 games they played saw under 2.5 goals, and we don’t want to spend time explaining how ferocious their attack is. Everyone already knows that. 

Latest News

Mustafi, Guendozi, Martinelli and Chambers are all out fr this match among the Gunners.

Henderson and Matip will be sidelined for the Reds.

Head to Head Matches 

The big rivalry saw 229 contests so far, with Liverpool having more wins. The Reds posted 89 triumphs, Arsenal has 10 fewer, and 61 matches ended without a winner.

Up until the most recent event, the Gunners haven’t posted a win against Liverpool in 12 straight games. Post-Corona game saw Arsenal’s 2-1 victory, with Mane bringing the lead to the guests in that one, and after that. Lacazette and Nelson, turning the game upside down. Previously, Liverpool would eliminate Arsenal from the EFL and beat them in the EPL, 3-1.

Prediction

Liverpool to score two goals here is the best possible solution from our point of view. Arsenal’s shaky defense won’t be able to withstand the pressure imposed by one of the best, if not the best attacking trio in the world. The moneyline for this one is at -170.