I’m also predicting a draw. This is the first time both sides will be meeting this season. With the way Arsenal and Liverpool play, we know how aggressive their attacks can be, and given that the season is still fresh, their energy levels will be at their peak.
The main deciding factor for me will be the midfield battle. Whichever team controls the midfield better will likely have the upper hand in shaping the outcome of the game.
Recently, whenever these two teams are playing against each other, it is always hard to predict the outcome because both teams are in great form, and the level of their performances seems to be at the same level. From what I've seen this season, both Liverpool and Arsenal are in good form. I would not be surprised if either of them wins the match at the end of the game.
So, it's clear to me that both Arsenal and Liverpool have a good chance to win this match, but it may now depend on luck. If we look at Liverpool and consider their defense line, it appears stronger than Arsenal's defense. However, Liverpool also has a front line that is faster in attacking than Arsenal's. Now, it comes down to the midfield, as you said. Looking at Arsenal's midfield, it seems like they should be more active than Liverpool's, based on the players' arrangement in midfield. But the fact is, I've watched two matches they've played, and I did not see anything special that Arsenal's midfield did, based on my expectations of them. So, from my view, both midfields seem to be at the same level.therefore, I am not expecting a surprising result in this kind of match. Either Liverpool or Arsenal will win the game by luck, or the match will end in a draw.