Man United vs Liverpool

Manchester United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday in a fixture that rarely needs any introduction. The Red Devils are chasing a first league double over their bitter rivals in a decade.

Liverpool arrive on a three-game winning streak and have lost just once in their last seven Premier League trips to this ground. With both sides firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish, there is plenty riding on this one beyond mere bragging rights.

Man Utd vs Liverpool Form

United's Monday night win over Brentford moved them to within touching distance of a Champions League return, and the mood around Old Trafford is buoyant. Six wins in their last seven home league outings tells its own story.

Liverpool, meanwhile, have been ruthless of late, winning at both half-time and full-time in each of their last three Premier League fixtures and scoring at least twice in every one of those games. There have been over 2.5 goals in six of United's last seven league games, which points towards another entertaining afternoon in Manchester.

Man Utd vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Man Utd

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Lammens; D. Dalot, L. Yoro, H. Maguire, L. Shaw; Casemiro, K. Mainoo; B. Mbeumo, B. Fernandes, A. Diallo; B. Sesko

Luke Shaw is doubtful after he was forced off in Monday's win over Brentford, and his absence could see Patrick Dorgu make his first appearance since January. Matheus Cunha is also touch and go after missing the Brentford game with a groin problem.

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: F. Woodman; J. Frimpong, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez; R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister; C. Gakpo, D. Szoboszlai, F. Wirtz; A. Isak

Mohamed Salah is struggling with a muscle problem and is set to miss out, while Alisson Becker could return from injury to reclaim his place between the sticks from Freddie Woodman.

Man Utd vs Liverpool Key Stats & Match Facts

  • Man Utd have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 8 home matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
  • Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
  • Mohamed Salah has scored in 8 of his last 10 appearances against Manchester United in the Premier League.
  • Bruno Fernandes has scored or assisted in 7 of his last 7 apps in the Premier League.
  • Liverpool have registered 17 or more shots in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches against Manchester United.

Man Utd vs Liverpool Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Man Utd 2-2 Liverpool. This fixture has served up goals consistently, with over 2.5 in each of United's last eight home meetings with Liverpool. Both defences have question marks, and the attacking quality on both sides should ensure neither keeps a clean sheet. A score draw looks the most probable result in what promises to be an end-to-end affair.

Best Bets

Over 2.5 Goals at 1/2
Every single one of United's last eight home fixtures against Liverpool has cleared this line, and the predicted total of 3.40 goals for this match only reinforces that trend.

Over 3.5 Goals at 6/5
Given the attacking firepower on show and six of United's last seven league outings producing three or more goals, there is real appeal at this price for those expecting a classic Old Trafford shootout.

Man Utd vs Liverpool Bet Builder

Our four-leg bet builder combines both teams to score, over 2.5 goals, Benjamin Sesko 1+ shots on target and Bruno Fernandes 1+ shots on target at best odds of 47/20 with BetMGM UK.

The BTTS and over 2.5 goals legs are backed by a dominant head-to-head trend, with Liverpool scoring at least twice in seven of their last eight visits.

Sesko has hit the target in seven of his last ten Premier League outings, while Fernandes has been directly involved in a goal in each of his last seven league appearances.