FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Liverpool fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 98 games played, Gunners have recorded 42 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was earlier this season, the Gunners carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 13 DecLiverpool1 - 2ArsenalPREM
2009/2010Wed 28 OctArsenal2-1LiverpoolLGEC
2008/2009Tue 21 AprLiverpool4 - 4ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Sun 21 DecArsenal1 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Tue 08 AprLiverpool4 - 2ArsenalCHMP
2007/2008Sat 05 AprArsenal1 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Wed 02 AprArsenal1 - 1LiverpoolCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Gunners, with 7 goals against.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 leaked at the wrong end.

Arsenal's total of 49 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Liverpool's total of 44 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal62138107
Liverpool63217311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal are starting to turn Emirates Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Liverpool Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.