Liverpool vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 5th January 2025

Much more than mere points are at stake when Liverpool clash in a derby with their rivals Manchester United on Sunday at Anfield.

Liverpool are placed oneth with 45 points after 18 matches. Manchester United occupy a position as 14th in the league on 22 points.

Liverpool took down Manchester United in their most recent meeting, and bookmakers deem another win for the home side a likely scenario this coming Sunday.

Liverpool are in eminent form in the goal scoring department, banging in 30 goals in their previous ten matches. This creates an average of three goals per game. They held on for a clean sheet in three of these, conceding 14 goals for an average of 1.4 per game.

Manchester United managed a bearable 13 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.3 goals per game. They conceded 15 goals in total, and while claiming two clean sheets, they conceded 1.5 goals an average per game.

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Liverpool came away with a 0-3 win. They have a similar outcome in mind at Anfield, but face stern opposition, of course.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction

Liverpool Form

Liverpool swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 3-6 against Tottenham. They went on to defeat Leicester 3-1 and made it three on the spin against West Ham in a 0-5 victory. Liverpool won five of their last six Premier League matches at the Anfield, scoring 13 and conceding five along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 0-3 by Bournemouth. Next up, Wolverhampton won 2-0, before losing 0-2 against Newcastle. Manchester United only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Premier League. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by eight goals to four.

Anything but a home win would be a stunning result, and we back Liverpool not to be stunned, just like we back numerous goals to be scored when they face Manchester United.

Liverpool scored 27 goals and conceded seven in their last nine games against teams from the bottom half of the Premier League table. They collected 27 points and nine victories. Manchester United fought their way to one wins and four points from their last six games against teams inside the top six. They were on target five times in these matches, but also let in 12 goals. Liverpool claimed 14 wins, three draws as well as one defeat in the Premier League this season. Manchester United are looking at six wins, four draws and nine defeats in the Premier League.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Squads

Liverpool Squad

Arne Slot will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Manchester United from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Alisson Becker (0/10), Caoimhin Kelleher (0/8), Vitezslav Jaros (0/1), Andrew Robertson (0/17), Conor Bradley (0/7), Ibrahima Konate (1/12), Jarell Quansah (0/5), Joseph Gomez (0/9), Konstantinos Tsimikas (0/8), Trent Alexander-Arnold (1/17), Virgil van Dijk (1/18), Alexis Mac Allister (1/17), Curtis Jones (3/15), Dominik Szoboszlai (2/17), Federico Chiesa (0/1), Harvey Elliott (0/6), Ryan Gravenberch (0/18), Tyler Morton (0/0), Wataru Endo (0/8), Cody Gakpo (5/18), Darwin Nunez (2/14), Diogo Jota (4/11), Luis Diaz (8/17), Mohamed Salah (17/18).

Manchester United Squad

Below is the full team squad of Manchester United. The manager Amorim will pick his starting XI against Liverpool from these players:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/19), Tom Heaton (0/0), Diogo Dalot (0/19), Harry Maguire (0/12), Jonny Evans (0/6), Leny Yoro (0/6), Lisandro Martinez (0/16), Luke Shaw (0/2), Matthijs de Ligt (1/17), Noussair Mazraoui (0/19), Tyrell Malacia (0/2), Victor Lindelof (0/5), Bruno Fernandes (4/18), Casemiro (1/14), Christian Eriksen (0/11), Kobbie Mainoo (0/13), Manuel Ugarte (0/13), Mason Mount (0/8), Toby Collyer (0/1), Alejandro Garnacho (3/18), Amad Diallo (2/17), Antony (0/6), Ethan Wheatley (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (3/19), Marcus Rashford (4/15), Rasmus Hoejlund (2/14).

Liverpool vs Manchester United Team News

At the time of writing, Liverpool have four players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Manchester United this coming Sunday. Tyler Morton, Alexis Mac Allister and Andrew Robertson can't be called up by the Liverpool-manager, with both serving a ban.

Liverpool are unable to field Mohamed Salah this coming Sunday against Manchester United, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Manchester United are juggling with four absent players on on Sunday when travelling to Liverpool. Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana can't be called upon by Manchester United, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Names like Antony and Tyrell Malacia most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Lineups

Liverpool vs Manchester United H2H

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, The Reds came away with a 0-3 win. They have a similar outcome in mind at Anfield, but face stern opposition, of course. Liverpool hold a 6-3-1 advantage over Manchester United from their latest matches, which is always good to look back on before their next meeting. In the most previous encounter, Liverpool outclassed their coming opponent in a 3-0 win. The bookmakers have the hosts to win this match at best price odds of 3/11.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Results

The past ten matches between Liverpool and Manchester United have largely been entertaining affairs. Over 2.5 goals came out a winning bet seven times in these encounters. It seems only natural to look for goals this coming Sunday. Over 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 2/5 with the bookies.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Betting Tips

It has been a superb season for Mohamed Salah so far as he managed to score impressive 17 goals across all tournaments during the current campaign. He appears to be in great form currently, as he hit the target seven times in his last six games, and Liverpool rely on his abilities against Manchester United. Siding with him to find the back of the net this coming Sunday seems like a decent punt.

Liverpool won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew one and lost none. Manchester United won two games, drew four and lost four in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Manchester United have been generous visitors, since they pulled only once clean sheet in their previous 10 away games. Liverpool managedfive clean sheets in their previous 10 matches played at home.

Over 3.5 goals came out five times in the past ten encounters between Liverpool and Manchester United, with the former on an average of 2.8 goals a game. Manchester United scored 0.6 goals per game and both teams scored three times in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Liverpool’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.9 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Manchester United, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.6 times goals per game themselves.