Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Reds will take on City on matchday 13 of the Premier League.

Premier League leaders Liverpool will be relishing the fate of the schedule as they host defending champions Manchester City on Sunday. The Reds were once again impressive. They defeated Real Madrid on Wednesday night and won the UCL fixture by 2-0.

In the English league, they now have an eight-point gap lead in the points table after dramatically beating Southampton 3-2 last weekend. Arne Slot’s side could go 11 points clear of the defending champions, who are in an unusual state of crisis.

Pep Guardiola’s side are on their worst-ever run of form during his near decade-long coaching tenure, without a win in their last six across all competitions. That run includes five consecutive defeats followed by a midweek draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League. City were 3-0 up with 73 minutes on the clock, but they eventually conceded three goals and the match ended in a 3-3 stalemate. This will be a very important fixture for both teams and surely will be a mouthwatering clash.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 1 Dec 2024 at 4:00 PM UK, 09:30 PM IST

Location: Anfield

Form

Liverpool (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Manchester City (in all competitions): D-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

Mac Allister, a right-footed midfielder, can play multiple midfield roles. He has the ability to receive between the lines, deeper or behind, all while under significant pressure. He has a fantastic awareness of space, positioning himself cleverly in relation to the opposition.

The Argentine links well and has improved his ability to patiently build up play, often in the form of first-time bounce passes. He strikes the ball cleanly off both feet, although he favours his right foot. He is someone who can score goals as well as create opportunities for his teammates.

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 28, 2024

Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)

Gundogan is not just a playmaker but also a goal-scoring threat. His knack for finding the back of the net from midfield adds an extra dimension to his playing style. Defensively, he contributes significantly with his interceptions and tackles, making him a well-rounded central midfielder.

His technical proficiency and tactical awareness set him apart as a standout player in the midfield. The Germans’ adaptability and composure under pressure make him a valuable asset to any team he represents, showcasing why he is considered one of the top midfielders in the world.

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 26, 2024

Match Facts

• The average number of goals in meetings between Liverpool and Manchester City is 3
• Last season both matches between these teams ended in a draw
• Manchester City have conceded a goal in each of their last six matches

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Liverpool to win this fixture – 11/10 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Alisson and Diogo Jota are nearing returns from thigh and abdominal injuries but Slot has confirmed that neither has much chance of being back in time for the clash against City. Konstantinos Tsimikas and Federico Chiesa are also injured while Conor Bradley and Konate are doubtful for the match.

City are going through an injury crisis and will miss several key players against Liverpool. Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, and John Stones all are injured and will miss this upcoming fixture.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 226

Liverpool: 108

Manchester City: 60

Draws: 58

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Kelleher (GK); Arnold, Van Dijk, Gomez, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ederson (GK); Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Nunes, Gundogan; Silva, Foden, Grealish; Haaland

Match Prediction for Liverpool vs Manchester City

The Reds are in really good form and they are playing beautiful football under Slot. Surely they are the favourites to win against City. On the other hand, City are struggling a lot and are not able to perform well at all.

Guardiola’s men are very low on confidence. The home team should win this fixture.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City

Telecast for Liverpool vs Manchester City

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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