Tournament: Premier League
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: 08.02.2026
Time: 16:30 GMT

Liverpool vs Man City Form and Head to Head

Liverpool head into this clash off the back of a commanding 4-1 home win over Newcastle. Across their last six games in all competitions, the Reds have won four, drawn one, and lost one, including a 6-0 Champions League triumph over Qarabag and a 4-1 FA Cup win against Barnsley. Their only slip came in a 3-2 league defeat at Bournemouth, but they remain unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 Premier League outings.

Manchester City, meanwhile, are coming off a 3-1 League Cup win over Newcastle. In their last six matches, they’ve picked up three wins, one draw, and two losses, including a 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham and a 2-0 home win over Galatasaray in the Champions League. City also boast strong league form, remaining undefeated in 11 of their last 12 Premier League fixtures, mirroring Liverpool’s consistency.

The most recent clash between these two Premier League giants saw Manchester City claim a resounding 3-0 victory over Liverpool at home in November 2025. The head-to-head record over their last six meetings in the Premier League is perfectly balanced, with each side securing two victories and two matches ending in a draw.

Notably, Liverpool have an exceptional home record against City, remaining undefeated in 26 of their last 27 home matches against them in all competitions. Furthermore, three of the last three home encounters for Liverpool against City have seen under 2.5 goals scored.

Who is the betting favourite in Liverpool vs Man City?

According to the latest odds, Liverpool are the betting favourites to beat Manchester City at Anfield. The Reds carry an implied 59% chance of victory, with City heading in the game as underdogs at around 37%.

Match Result Best Odds Bookmaker
Liverpool 13/10 Betfred
Man City 2/1 Betfred
Draw 29/10 BresBet

Odds last updated at 10:45AM Sunday, 8th February.

Liverpool vs Man City Team News

The home side faces several injury concerns with Bajcetic, Bradley, Frimpong, Gomez, Leoni, and Isak all sidelined. Manager Arne Slot's decision to make late and few substitutions in their last game against Newcastle suggests he might opt for a largely unchanged starting XI, despite the demanding schedule.

Manchester City's injury list includes Doku, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Savinho, and Stones. However, there's positive news as Dias returned to the squad for the Carabao Cup and could partner Guéhi in defence. Key players like Donnarumma, Rodri, Cherki, and Haaland, who were rested mid-week, are expected to return to the starting lineup. Silva remains a doubt due to a muscle injury sustained at Tottenham.

Liverpool vs Man City Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-3-3): Becker; Kerkez, Van Dijk, Konaté, Szoboszlai; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Gakpo, Ekitiké, Salah

Man City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; O'Reilly, Dias, Guéhi, Nunes; Rodri, Reijnders; Marmoush, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland

Lineups powered by WhoScored.

Liverpool vs Man City Match Prediction

This Premier League clash sees Liverpool and Manchester City go head-to-head, two of the league’s top attacking sides. Liverpool excel at finishing chances, counter-attacking, and wing play, but can struggle to defend quick breaks and stop opponents creating chances. City shine with individual skill, wing attacks, and possession-based short passing, though they sometimes struggle to protect leads and prevent chances. With both sides strong going forward but vulnerable at the back, a high-scoring game looks likely. A 2-2 draw feels plausible, with Liverpool’s Anfield advantage balanced by City’s firepower on the break.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Man City

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Florian Wirtz has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at 10bet while publishing.

Dominik Szoboszlai has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 5 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

Antoine Semenyo has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at 10bet while publishing.

Erling Haaland has failed to exceed 1.5 Shots On Target in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at bet365 while publishing.

Hugo Ekitike has exceeded 2.5 Shots in 6 of their last 6 Home games.
Best odds of 10/13 at 10bet while publishing.

Tipster Wizards's Liverpool vs Man City Bet Builder Tip

Tipster Wizards's Liverpool vs Man City Bet Builder Tip - 1pt

  • Rodri 1+ Fouls Won
  • Ryan Gravenberch 1+ Fouls Won

Best odds of 4/5 at Skybet while publishing.

1st Selection: Rodri 1+ Fouls Won

Rodri is the central conduit between defence and attack for Manchester City, and his ability to carry the ball forward from deep midfield areas consistently invites pressure from opposing players. This tendency makes him a reliable source of fouls won. Since returning from injury, Rodri has drawn at least one foul in five of his six starts, with the sole exception coming in a match where he was substituted in the 62nd minute. He is averaging 1.85 fouls won per 90 minutes this season and should be heavily involved against Liverpool in what is expected to be a high-intensity midfield battle.

2nd Selection: Ryan Gravenberch 1+ Fouls Won

Ryan Gravenberch shares similar ball-carrying qualities, using his close control and composure in tight spaces to draw challenges from opponents. This season, he is averaging 1.21 fouls won per 90 minutes and has been fouled at least once in 14 of his 18 midfield starts. This selection also landed the last time he faced Manchester City earlier in the campaign, and he should again find opportunities to draw fouls when matched up against aggressive players such as Rodri, Nico and Semenyo, all of whom rank highly for fouls committed.

Bet Builder 2 (0.25pts):

  • Rodri 2+ Fouls Won
  • Ryan Gravenberch 2+ Fouls Won

Best odds of 11/2 at bet365 while publishing.

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