Matchday 20 of the Premier League between Liverpool and Manchester United will take place on January 5 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Manchester United: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 15 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 75;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Liverpool vs. Manchester United
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Joseph Gomez – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones – Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz.
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana – Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire – Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Noussair Mazraoui – Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo – Rasmus Højlund.
The starting lineup for each team reflects their last match in this tournament.
Liverpool
Liverpool had an excellent Boxing Day, confidently dispatching their opponents. Arne Slot's side defeated Leicester 3-1 at home and thrashed Tottenham 6-3 and West Ham 5-0 away. The club is unbeaten in the league for 14 matches, winning 11 and drawing three. They continue to lead the Premier League with a six-point advantage over the nearest rival, and they have a game in hand.
Defenders Ibrahima Konate, Joseph Gomez, and Conor Bradley are sidelined due to injuries.
- The club has scored at least two goals in their last 11 Premier League matches.
- Three or more goals have been scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 11 league matches.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Liverpool's last 11 Premier League games.
Manchester United
Conversely, Manchester United lost all three of their recent league matches without scoring. They were defeated by Bournemouth (0-3) and Newcastle (0-2) at home, and by Wolverhampton (0-2) away. Such a losing streak in the Premier League hasn't occurred since August 2022. Additionally, Manchester United has lost 5 of their last 6 league matches, only beating local rivals Manchester City. The team is in 14th place, just seven points above the relegation zone.
Midfielder Mason Mount and defender Luke Shaw will miss the upcoming matches due to injuries, while forward Marcus Rashford is out due to illness.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 10 of Manchester United's last 12 league games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in 5 of Manchester United's last 6 Premier League matches.
- The first half ended in a draw in 6 of the club's last 7 away league games.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Match Prediction
In the first round, Manchester United lost 0-3 to Liverpool at Old Trafford. It is likely that the visitors will suffer another heavy defeat this time. The team is in poor form, and internal issues seem evident. Ruben Amorim's squad overhaul is currently detrimental, as the club is losing to lower-table teams, even at home.
It's also worth noting that Manchester United has secured just one win in their last seven away Premier League matches. Meanwhile, Liverpool has won 6 of their last 7 home league games, with one draw, and four of those victories were by a margin of two or more goals. Additionally, in the last eight Premier League meetings between the two sides, Liverpool has won five times (2 draws and 1 loss), with all five wins by more than one goal.
My prediction – Liverpool with a handicap (-1.5)
