Arsenal v Liverpool Betting Tips and Predictions

With open arms, we welcome back the FA Cup this weekend. Arguably the most eye-catching tie of the fifth round sees Arsenal host Liverpool at The Emirates and we have some free football betting tips for you. 

After their mauling at Anfield last weekend, Arsenal will be looking for revenge and Sunday's cup tie gives them the perfect opportunity to do so. However, a huge Champions League tie against the imperious Bayern Munich looms on the horizon, so it will be interesting to see just how seriously Arsene Wenger takes this weekend's match. In previous rounds the Frenchman has chosen to rest several first choice players even without European distractions. Liverpool on the other hand have no such distractions to worry about, and judging by the team named in the last round against lower league Bournemouth, I would expect them to line up at full strength on Sunday.

Both teams were involved midweek and whilst Arsenal played out an unremarkable bore draw with Manchester Untied, The Reds showed great character in twice coming from behind to beat Fulham at Craven Cottage. Although Brendon Rodgers' men have been conceding some awful goals recently, largely thanks to the shambolic Kolo Toure, the return of vice captain Daniel Agger should add some much needed stability to the Liverpool back line. Whether he plays or not, back Liverpool to qualify at 1/1 with William Hill. Even with a draw they will be hot favourites in a reply at Anfield, and the last thing Arsenal need is another fixture to contend with. 

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Looking elsewhere, I can imagine this game would be a popular and sensible addition to the both teams to score coupon given that three out of the last four games have finished that way. However, as a single there is just no value in it. Best priced at 4/7 with Ladbrokes, you'd have to be putting down an almighty whack to get yourself a decent return. Considering the last game Liverpool failed to score was actually at The Emirates three months ago, it is certainly a bet not without risk. With this in mind, pursue a slightly different avenue, back both teams to score in the first half at 3/1 with Coral. Liverpool have scored the most goals before halftime this season and Arsenal the sixth most.

In addition to this, with a game that is heavily tipped for goals, back a first scorer with Betfred's 'Double Delight, Hat-trick Heaven' offer. With doubts over the Arsenal starting lineup, safest choice would be Luis Suarez who is available at a mouth-watering 4/1. 

Finally, given the manner of defeat on Merseyside recently, Arsenal will hopefully have learned their lesson and be looking to sure things up in front of the back four. The return of the Mathieu Flamini on Sunday provides the ideal tool to do so. However, fresh off a four game ban and with six yellow cards and one red to his name, Flamini couldn't have picked a more awkward game to make his comeback. With Phillipe Coutinho buzzing around him like a fly on a cow pat, back the Frenchman to pick up the first yellow card of the game at 15/2 with Paddy Power. 

Arsenal v Liverpool Betting Tips and Predictions

Liverpool to Qualify – Bet Here at Evens with William Hill

Both Teams to Score in the First Half – Bet Here at 3/1 with Coral

Luis Suarez to Score First – Bet Here at 4/1 with Betfred

Mathieu Flamini to be Booked First – Bet Here at 15/2 with Paddy Power

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