The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Liverpool lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important encounter at Anfield on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
Liverpool vs Manchester City Preview
Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form this season. The Merseyside outfit stunned Real Madrid with a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The Cityzens were held to a 3-3 draw by Feyenoord after once leading 3-0 in their previous game in the UEFA Champions League and will look to arrest their slump in form.
Liverpool vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against Manchester City and have won 93 out of the 196 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Manchester City's 50 victories.
- Liverpool have won only one of their last nine matches against Manchester City in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline at home in October 2022.
- Manchester City have won only one of their last 21 matches away from home against Liverpool in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 4-1 margin in February 2021.
- The away side has won only six of the last 54 matches between Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League.
Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have faltered with alarming regularity this season, losing five and drawing one in their last six games, and cannot afford another poor result this weekend. The Cityzens are on the verge of dropping out of the title race and will have to win this game to stay alive.
Liverpool have been a resilient side under Arne Slot and have emerged as the frontrunners in the Premier League title race. The Merseysiders have the home advantage this weekend and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City
Liverpool vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Liverpool to win
Tip 2 - Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3 - Liverpool to score first - Yes
Tip 4 - Erling Haaland to score or assist - Yes