Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Manchester City have 19 points from 10 matches so far, while Liverpool have 18 points from the same number of matches.

Manchester City meet Liverpool at the Etihad on November 9 in a fixture that already carries weight in the title picture. Both sides trail Arsenal, and neither can afford to lose ground before the winter period gathers pace.

City still rely on Erling Haaland’s relentless scoring presence, and he arrives in fantastic form with 13 goals in 10 Premier League matches this season. Even so, City have shown brief gaps in control across recent weeks, which leaves a hint of uncertainty around them that rarely appeared previously.

Next up: Liverpool 👊🤝 #AsahiSuperDry pic.twitter.com/oCx9aOcTmC

— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 6, 2025

Liverpool arrive with renewed energy under Arne Slot, and this match will definitely offer a clear indication of how firmly they can assert their challenge after lifting the league last season.

Virgil van Dijk leads a defence that will need concentration against City’s exaggerated attacking movement. But Liverpool do carry danger in transition. History shows how slim the margins are here, and this meeting promises another tense afternoon.

All the goals from a BIG win at the Etihad Stadium 10 years ago 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/mLHMbdorlB

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 6, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Ethad Stadium
• Date: Sunday, November 9
• Kick-off Time: 10 PM IST
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Erling Haaland (Manchester City):

Erling Haaland enters this match in fantastic form, and his presence alone will dictate how Liverpool defend in this game. City will look for him early on in the game. He is a regular in punishing any hesitation inside the box.

The 25-year-old’s movement creates space for others, but he remains the main threat. One chance can decide this fixture, and he usually takes it. Haaland has scored 18 goals and provided one assist in 14 matches so far in all competitions.

Pep 💬 (On Erling Haaland) It’s difficult to find a real world-class player who is incredibly humble and thinks what is best for the team. I know he wants to score goals, but I have the feeling he always wants what is best for the team… He has this ability, talent, kindness…… pic.twitter.com/IMDhnIFvPE

— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 4, 2025

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool):

Mohamed Salah remains Liverpool’s most potent weapon in moments that shift matches. He drifts into pockets, waits for the smallest mistake, and then strikes with calm, decisive finishing.

The Egyptian winger’s awareness in transition gives Liverpool a constant outlet, and City know one loose touch or slow step can place the entire game in his hands. Salah has scored five goals and provided three assists in 15 matches across competitions so far this season.

A season to savour from Salah ❤️ pic.twitter.com/skmFTiH45K

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 22, 2025

Match Facts:

• While Liverpool hold a historical head-to-head advantage, recent Premier League meetings have been much closer. Over the last five encounters, Liverpool have won two, two have ended in draws, and Manchester City have claimed one comfortable victory.
• Liverpool have won the last two Premier League meetings against Manchester City, securing 2-0 victories in both February and December 2024.
• Despite perceptions that the team looks slightly softer this season, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland enters the match as the league’s top scorer, with 13 goals in 10 league games.

Manchester City vs Liverpool Betting Tips and Odds:

• Manchester City to win: 1.95 as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score: 1.48 as per 1Win.
• Erling Haaland to score anytime: 1.45 as per Winmatch.

Note: Odds will constantly change.

Team News:

Manchester City will be without Mateo Kovacic for this match, as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The Croatian midfielder is expected to return in early January 2026, leaving City short of a composed ball-carrier in the centre of the pitch.

Liverpool face several key absences. Alisson Becker remains sidelined with a hip issue until late November, while Stefan Bajcetic is also out with a hamstring injury. Giovanni Leoni’s cruciate problem keeps him unavailable until late December. Jeremie Frimpong targets a mid-December comeback, and Alexander Isak could return soon from a short-term groin concern.

Head-To-Head Stats:

• Total matches: 198
• Manchester City won: 50
• Liverpool won: 95
• Draws: 53

Predicted Starting Lineups:

Manchester City Predicted Starting Lineup (4-1-4-1):

G. Donnarumma; M. Nunes, J. Stones, J. Gvardiol, N. O’Reilly; N. González; Sávio, T. Reijnders, P. Foden, J. Doku; E. Haaland

Liverpool Predicted Starting Lineup (4-3-3):

G. Mamardashvili; C. Bradley, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson; D. Szoboszlai, R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister; M. Salah, H. Ekitike, F. Wirtz

Match Prediction:

Despite Liverpool winning the last two league matches between the two, Manchester City have a very strong home record at the Etihad, winning four of their five matches there this season. With key players in form, including Erling Haaland, City will likely take all three points. 

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool

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