Premier League: Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Host’s Look to Return to Top Spot (Oct 19)
Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League as they look to regain top spot in the league from Arsenal.
The away side are searching for their first back-to-back wins of the season after beating Sunderland 2-0 in their last match.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Liverpool | 2/3 |
| Manchester United | 7/2 |
| Draw | 41/10 |
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Liverpool on Top in Last Five vs. Manchester United
| Total | Liverpool | Man Utd | Draw | |
| Games | 41 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
| Goals | 117 | 69 | 48 |
It’s Liverpool who currently have the better record in recent times, winning two of the last five games over Manchester United, losing just once.
The last time the Red Devils beat Liverpool was in the FA Cup in 2024, with a 4-3 victory over the reds.
In the pairs last matchup, it ended all square at 2-2 thanks to a late equaliser from Amad Diallo.
Key Stats
- Liverpool haven’t kept a clean sheet in six matches.
- Manchester United have scored eight goals in their last five fixtures.
- Liverpool have scored six goals in their last five games.
- Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha is averaging 1.8 shots on target per game in the Premier League.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool’s form has stuttered recently losing three games in a row for the first time in over a year.
The results have seen them drop to second in the league and Arne Slot’s men are also in a small injury crisis.
Alisson will miss this game with a hip injury, whilst Giovanni Leoni is out with a long-term injury.
Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic both have knocks.
Possible Lineup
Georgi Mamardashvili (GK), Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Dominic Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United is yet to find any proper rhythm this season but a break after a win has allowed them to regroup.
Ruben Amorim’s side will be without just two players for this game.
Lisandro Martinez continues to recover from his ACL injury whilst Noussair Mazraoui has a knock.
Possible Lineup
Senne Lammens (GK), Lenny Yoro, Mathias de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbuemo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Liverpool vs. Manchester United Picks
Liverpool haven’t lived up to their hype as of yet this season and are still second in the league.
Manchester United is yet to find their true identity but the win over Sunderland will do them the world of good.
So, both sides are really yet to meet expectations, but it is Liverpool who have managed to have the quality to cruise into second and it is this quality that will be the turning point in this game.
I have this one getting a few goals, but Liverpool’s quality getting them the win.
Both managers are entering this clash under significant pressure to deliver results, with Arne Slot hoping to restore Liverpool’s early-season dominance and Ruben Amorim aiming to prove his system can compete against top-six opposition. Anfield’s atmosphere could play a decisive role — Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games, while United’s away record has been inconsistent, often struggling to maintain intensity for the full 90 minutes. The battle between Virgil van Dijk and Matheus Cunha could be key, as well as how Bruno Fernandes links up with new signing Benjamin Sesko to unlock Liverpool’s defense. Fans can expect a tactical showdown filled with momentum swings, where composure and finishing touch might decide the outcome.
Other markets include Alexander Isak to have two or more shots on goal, Mohamed Salah to score and assist and Bruno Fernandes to have two or more shots on target.
