Head-to-Head
- Liverpool have won two and drawn one of the last three Premier League head-to-heads.
- Manchester United have conceded seven goals in three away games in the Premier League 2025/2026, failing to win in those three away fixtures. Our Liverpool vs Manchester United prediction is that United will struggle again on the road.
Liverpool (home)
- Liverpool head into Sunday’s early kick-off as the strong favorites at 1.64 for the win, with United the big long shots at 5.15.
- While Liverpool have been in poor form generally with three straight defeats - losing 2-1 to Chelsea in the Premier League and 1-0 to Galatasaray in the Champions League - their home record remains strong in the new campaign.
- Slot’s side have won all three of their Premier League home matches so far, averaging 2.33 goals per game. The Liverpool vs Manchester United betting tips suggest backing goals at Anfield given this scoring record.
Manchester United (away)
- United sit 10th in the Premier League table with ten points from seven matches, while Liverpool are second with 15 points after seven games.
- United head into this game in mixed form with three wins and two defeats in their last five matches.
- They beat Sunderland 2-0 at home but were beaten 3-1 in their most recent away game by Brentford.
- United’s away form is a concern.
Key Players
- Liverpool boss Slot has implemented a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system that has seen his side play in a much more controlled manner since he took over in July 2024.
- Liverpool’s play has been characterised by a controlled tempo, a structured build-up and trigger-based pressing to create overloads in the middle third, although this system can leave them vulnerable to counterattacks.
- United’s system focuses on the quick, vertical transition and wide pressing traps, leaving them open to the counterattack on the break.
- The tactical battle here will be one of Liverpool’s inverted full-backs v United’s wing-backs, with midfield control likely to be key.
- With Benjamin Sesko scoring two goals in seven league appearances this term, United have a clinical edge in the final third.
Betting Insights
- I am going for Slot’s team to secure the victory at 1.64. The Liverpool vs Manchester United betting tips also recommend considering this option.
- Given the Red Devils have shipped seven away goals in the Premier League this season and Liverpool have averaged 2.33 goals per home match, I am also taking Over 2.5 goals at 1.44.
Prediction
United’s away form is a concern and I expect Liverpool to edge this one.
