Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th January 2025

Manchester United FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League - Source: Getty
Manchester United take on Liverpool this weekend

The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Manchester United take on Arne Slot's Liverpool side in an important encounter at Anfield on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.


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Liverpool are currently at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form so far this season. The Merseyside outfit thrashed West Ham United by a comprehensive 5-0 margin last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Manchester United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this season. The Red Devils slumped to a damaging 2-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.


Liverpool vs Manchester United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Manchester United have a good historical record against Liverpool and have won 83 out of the 215 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Liverpool's 72 victories.
  • Liverpool have lost only one of their last 13 matches against Manchester United in the Premier League, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 margin away from home in August 2022.
  • Manchester United are winless in their last eight matches away from home against Liverpool in the Premier League - their longest such run in the competition since 1979.
  • Manchester United have scored only one goal in their last eight matches away from home against Liverpool in the Premier League and have failed to find the back of the net in their last five such games in the competition.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction

Liverpool have been in excellent form in the Premier League this season and will look to maintain their lead in the title race. The likes of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz have been brilliant for the Merseysiders and will look to make their mark in this fixture.

Manchester United have flattered to deceive this season and have lost their last four games in all competitions. Liverpool are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United


Liverpool vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Liverpool to keep a clean sheet - Yes

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Edited by Aditya Hosangadi
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