The Matchday 8 Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester United will take place on October 19 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Manchester United: prediction, betting odds, and statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side has given their rivals a boost by losing two consecutive matches. In the last two rounds, Liverpool played away and were defeated by Crystal Palace and Chelsea (both times with a score of 1-2). The last time Liverpool lost two consecutive league matches was in the spring of 2023. As a result, the club has dropped to 2nd place, trailing Arsenal by one point.
- Both teams scored in 10 of Liverpool's last 12 Premier League matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 12 league games.
- The club's unbeaten home run in the Premier League stands at 20 matches – 16 wins and 4 draws.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Giorgi Mamardashvili – Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Conor Bradley – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo – Alexander Isak.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is injured. The participation of defender Ibrahima Konate and midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is in doubt.
Manchester United
In the last round, Senne Lammens made his debut in goal, and as a result, Manchester United kept their first clean sheet of this Premier League season. They managed to defeat one of the season's surprises, Sunderland (2-0). Notably, in the current championship, the club has won 3 matches, all at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim's side has climbed to 10th place and is now just 3 points away from the European competition spots.
- The club has failed to win 12 of their last 16 Premier League games (3 draws and 9 losses).
- Manchester United is winless in their last 8 away Premier League matches (2 draws and 6 losses).
- In their last 20 away league games, Manchester United has scored only 5 first-half goals.
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Senne Lammens – Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw – Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro – Mason Mount, Bryan Mbeumo – Benjamin Šeško.
Defender Lisandro Martinez is out due to injury. The participation of defender Noussair Mazraoui is in doubt.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 32 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 130;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
For over two years, Liverpool has not lost two consecutive Premier League matches. The team has squandered their advantage over close rivals and lost the lead. Is this the beginning of a crisis for the club? I believe Arne Slot will learn from recent defeats and use the league break to address tactical issues. I'm confident we'll see a different Liverpool in this match, one that will delight their fans with a victory.
At home, Liverpool is a formidable opponent for anyone, having won all three home matches in the current championship. Their winning streak is likely to continue, as Manchester United has lost 6 of their last 8 away Premier League games, drawing the other two. Ruben Amorim's side is currently unable to win on the road.
Additionally, Liverpool has a strong record against this opponent in the Premier League. In the last 14 head-to-head meetings, Liverpool has lost only once (7 wins and 6 draws). Therefore, my prediction is a Liverpool win.
