Manchester United vs Liverpool Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th March 2024

Manchester United play host to Liverpool, when the local rivals team up for another spicy derby in FA Cup on Sunday at Old Trafford.

The match this coming Sunday has all the makings of a tight battle as Manchester United and Liverpool look to bag a crucial win in the process.

Manchester United scored 2.1 goals on average in their past ten matches, hitting the target 21 times. They conceded nine goals, an average of 0.9 and pulled off three clean sheets.

Liverpool scored 20 goals, conceded nine and held on for a clean sheet in five of their last ten matches.

The Red Devils last faced Liverpool on 24 January 2021 at Old Trafford, when The Red Devils scored a 3-2 win.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction

Manchester United Form

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest by 0-1, lost 3-1 against Manchester City, before defeating Everton 2-0. Manchester United have been in potent form at Old Trafford, winning no less than five of the past six FA Cup matches here. They also hammered in 21 goals, while letting in 13 as they also lost once.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Sparta Prague by 1-5, before drawing 1-1 with Manchester City. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Sparta Prague by a 6-1 scoreline. Liverpool have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the FA Cup. They saw no draws but lost once, while scoring 14 and conceding nine goals.

We trust neither defence to be able to keep their opponent at bay, when Manchester United welcome Liverpool this coming Sunday. Goals should be flowing at both ends of the pitch.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Squads

Manchester United Squad

ten Hag will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Liverpool from the players listed below:

Altay Bayindir, Andre Onana, Tom Heaton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Willy Kambwala, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Omari Forson, Scott McTominay, Sofyan Amrabat, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Anthony Martial, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hoejlund, Shola Shoretire.

Liverpool Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Liverpool players that the manager Juergen Klopp will choose from for the upcoming game:

Adrian, Becker, Kelleher, Robertson, Scanlon, Konate, Quansah, Matip, Gomez, Tsimikas, Williams, Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Mac Allister, Doak, Clark, Bradley, Jones, Szoboszlai, Elliott, McConnell, Gravenberch, Bajcetic, Alcantara, Endo, Gakpo, Nunez, Jota, Gordon, Diaz, Salah.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Team News

The injured and absent list looks to be stretched wide for Manchester United, as they prepare to meet Liverpool, since seven could be missing. There is no need for Andre Onana to show up in the Manchester United dressing room, as he is suspended.

Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, Antony and Tyrell Malacia are missing from the squad, Manchester United will field against Liverpoolthis coming Sunday.

Liverpool could have up to eight players on the injured and absent players for their match this coming Sunday atOld Trafford For instance, Liverpool won't be able to field Alexis Mac Allister as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Names like Alisson Becker, Thiago Alcantara, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Doak, Joel Matip and Stefan Bajcetic most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Manchester United.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Lineups

Manchester United vs Liverpool H2H

Manchester United last faced Liverpool on 24 January 2021 at Old Trafford, when Manchester United scored a 3-2 win. Manchester United enter the match against Liverpool with a 2-0-2 record in their previous four encounters. A win rate of 50%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Results

In two of the previous four matches between Manchester United and Liverpool both teams scored.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Betting Tips

It has been a great season for Mohamed Salah who bagged zero for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Liverpool.

Manchester United won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing four as well. Liverpool won seven from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost two in this run. Liverpool won five of their 10 previous matches away from home without conceding a goal. A number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

In the last four encounters between Manchester United and Liverpool over 2.5 goals came out two times, as Manchester United averaged 1.25 goals a game. Liverpool scored an average of 1.25 goals in these, while both teams scored two times. Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Liverpool, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.9 times goals per game.