Manchester United vs Liverpool Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 3rd May 2026

Much more than mere points are at stake when Manchester United clash in a derby with rivals Liverpool in Premier League this coming Sunday at Old Trafford.

Sitting two places behind the top of the table, The Red Devils claimed 61 points after 34 rounds. Meanwhile, Liverpool amassed 58 points and rank as number 4 in the Premier League at the moment.

Manchester United have been a surprise package so far this season and a victory against Liverpool will help them strengthen their position in the league.

Manchester United scored an average of 1.6 goals in ten matches or a total of 16 while allowing ten goals against. This is an average of one goals against per match with three clean sheets along the way.

Liverpool travel to their next away match on Sunday having performed a tolerable average of 1.8 goals in ten matches. They scored a total of 18 goals, whilst shipping 11 goals against. An average of 1.1 goals against a game. They hung on to three clean sheets in this streak.

The last time these two teams faced off against each other, The Red Devils came away as 1-2 winners. No doubt they are planning a similar outcome on Sunday.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction

Manchester United Form

Manchester United recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 1-2 against Leeds. They responded by beating Chelsea 0-1, and followed that up by winning 2-1 against Brentford. Manchester United won five of their last six Premier League matches at Old Trafford, scoring 13 and conceding seven along the way. They lost once but didn't draw a single match.

The Red Devils went into the season highly expected to come away with medals. As such, they are right on track, as we are closing in on the end of the season.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 0-2 against Paris Saint-Germain, before beating Everton 1-2. Another win followed, this time by 3-1 against Crystal Palace. Liverpool won half their previous six away matches in the Premier League, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding eight.

Liverpool were set on finishing in the top three before the season began, but opportunities are slipping away fast. They can't afford to drop points with so few rounds left.

The crowd usually get a very entertaining encounter, when Manchester United face Liverpool, and we see no reason for this to end this coming Sunday. The value bet lies with goals.

Manchester United won nine matches, scored 31 goals and conceded 26 in their last 16 games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. This earned them 30 points. From their last eight games against teams in the top six, Liverpool secured ten points and three wins. They conceded nine goals while scoring eight themselves. Manchester United have a record of 17 wins, ten draws and seven defeats in the Premier League this season. Liverpool enjoy a record of 17 wins, seven draws and ten defeats in the Premier League.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Squads

Manchester United Squad

Carrick will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Liverpool from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Altay Bayindir (0/6), Senne Lammens (0/28), Tom Heaton (0/0), Ayden Heaven (0/16), Diego Leon (0/0), Diogo Dalot (1/32), Harry Maguire (1/19), Leny Yoro (0/30), Lisandro Martinez (0/15), Luke Shaw (0/34), Matthijs de Ligt (1/13), Noussair Mazraoui (0/18), Tyler Fredricson (0/1), Tyrell Malacia (0/2), Bruno Fernandes (8/31), Casemiro (9/32), Kobbie Mainoo (0/24), Manuel Ugarte (0/22), Mason Mount (3/20), Patrick Dorgu (3/22), Shea Lacey (0/2), Amad (2/28), Benjamin Sesko (10/29), Bryan Mbeumo (9/29), Chido Obi (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (2/20), Matheus Cunha (8/30).

Liverpool Squad

Here is the full team squad of Liverpool. The 47 year-old Arne Slot will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Alisson Becker (0/25), Armin Pecsi (0/0), Freddie Woodman (0/2), Giorgi Mamardashvili (0/8), Andrew Robertson (1/22), Calvin Ramsay (0/0), Conor Bradley (0/15), Giovanni Leoni (0/0), Ibrahima Konate (1/32), Jeremie Frimpong (0/18), Joseph Gomez (0/18), Milos Kerkez (2/30), Rhys Williams (0/0), Virgil van Dijk (4/34), Alexis Mac Allister (2/33), Curtis Jones (0/30), Dominik Szoboszlai (5/32), Federico Chiesa (2/23), Florian Wirtz (5/30), Ryan Gravenberch (4/32), Stefan Bajcetic (0/0), Trey Nyoni (0/5), Wataru Endo (0/8), Alexander Isak (3/13), Cody Gakpo (6/32), Hugo Ekitike (11/28), Mohamed Salah (7/25), Rio Ngumoha (2/15).

Manchester United vs Liverpool Team News

Manchester United might be looking at four missing players for their upcoming assignment against Liverpool. Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes can't be called up by the Manchester United-manager, with both serving a ban.

Liverpool are juggling with three absent players on on Sunday when travelling to Manchester United. Alexis Mac Allister and Andrew Robertson can't be called upon by Liverpool, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Mohamed Salah nurses an injury and won't be travelling with Liverpool.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Lineups

Manchester United vs Liverpool H2H

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, The Red Devils came away with a 1-2 win. They have a similar outcome in mind at Old Trafford, but face stern opposition, of course. All in all, Liverpool have a fine reading on Manchester United in previous seasons with a 5-3-2 advantage going into this match. The bookies have Liverpool to win this match at best price odds of 7/4.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Results

Keep an eye out for goals as Liverpool visit Manchester United, since their ten matches saw over 2.5 goals scored nine times. Best priced odds on over 2.5 goals are 1/2 at the bookmakers.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Betting Tips

Casemiro look like value in the goal scoring market with four strikes to his name in six Premier League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Mohamed Salah adds to his three Premier League goals come on Sunday.

Manchester United claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Liverpool won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing zero and losing six in this series of matches. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Old Trafford since both teams scored in seven of the last 10 home matches for Manchester United. The same occurred in five of the last 10 league games away from home for Liverpool.

Over 3.5 goals happened six times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Manchester United managed an average of one goal, with Liverpool averaging 2.9 goals. Both teams to score was a winning bet five times in this run of matches. Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Liverpool, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.