Liverpool vs Man City Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Liverpool vs Man City Match Summary

Anfield hosts the biggest game of Andoni Iraola's reign so far on Sunday 11 October 2026, with log leaders Manchester City in town and a crowd louder than usual waiting for them.

Liverpool have not hit top gear under Iraola yet, but an unbeaten start across seven games in all competitions gives the home side a solid platform to build on.

City have won every game in all competitions this season, and Enzo Maresca's side look relentless on the pitch despite the storm brewing off it at the Etihad.

City have won their last three meetings with Liverpool in all competitions. Liverpool have also seen over 2.5 goals in their last three games against City in all competitions.

Liverpool vs Man City Form

Liverpool are stubborn rather than spectacular. They are undefeated in their last six Premier League matches, and the unbeaten run stretches across all competitions. The defence has kept a clean sheet in their last three Premier League outings. With Alexander Isak a doubt, finding goals against the log leaders is Iraola's real headache.

City are flying. They have won their last five Premier League matches, and their Champions League campaign opened with a clean-sheet win away at Porto. Erling Haaland drives it all, landing a shot on target in each of his last five Premier League appearances, so his early exit on Norway duty is the big talking point.

Liverpool vs Man City Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Liverpool: Hugo Ekitiké (Injured/out), Giovanni Leoni (Injured/out), Conor Bradley (Injured/out), Federico Chiesa (Doubtful), Cody Gakpo (Injured/doubtful), Alexander Isak (Injured/doubtful), Jeremy Jacquet (Injured/doubtful)

Man City: Antoine Semenyo (Doubtful), Nico O'Reilly (Doubtful), Erling Haaland (Injured/doubtful), Phil Foden (Suspended)

Liverpool

The Liverpool vs Man City lineups hinge on fitness tests for the home side. Liverpool are sweating on Jeremy Jacquet, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak, who all picked up knocks on international duty. Rio Ngumoha is in line to start if Gakpo misses out, and Federico Chiesa could be involved, but Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitiké remain sidelined.

Man City

Erling Haaland is expected to be fit despite coming off early while playing for Norway, which is a massive boost for the away side. Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo are both doubts after returning early from international duty. Phil Foden is suspended, serving a three-match ban after his sending-off in last month's Manchester derby, while Jeremy Doku is pushing for his first start of the season.

Liverpool vs Man City Predicted Lineup

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Becker; R. Araujo, V. van Dijk, J. Jacquet, M. Kerkez; A. Mac Allister, D. Szoboszlai; R. Ngumoha, F. Wirtz, B. Barcola; A. Isak

Man City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: G. Donnarumma; M. Nunes, R. Dias, M. Guéhi, J. Gvardiol; E. Anderson, E. Fernández; I. Ndiaye, R. Cherki, J. Doku; E. Haaland

Liverpool vs Man City Key Stats & Match Facts

• Man City have had 6+ shots on target in 5 out of 8 matches against Liverpool in the Premier League.
• Alexander Isak has scored in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances, which is why his fitness matters so much to the home side.
• Dominik Szoboszlai has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 5 Premier League appearances against Man City.
• Elliot Anderson has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 Premier League appearances against Liverpool.
• Man City have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 Premier League matches against Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Man City Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Our Liverpool vs Man City prediction is an away win, with both sides finding the net. City carry a projected 1.85 goals into this fixture, and their finishing is the sharpest weapon on the pitch. Liverpool are no pushover at home, projected at 1.47, but their struggles against counter-attacks hand City the edge.

Best Bets

Man City to win, in the Win Market. They are the favourites away at Anfield. Top of our Liverpool vs Man City best bets, City carry a 46.5% win probability in our projections, well clear of the home side, and the price on offer sits above what that implied probability suggests. Five straight Premier League wins tell you this is no flash in the pan.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Our projections put both teams scoring at 64.9%. City have scored at least two goals in their last three meetings with Liverpool in all competitions, and with stopping opponents creating chances one of their weak spots, Liverpool have the tools to reply.

Liverpool vs Man City Bet Builder

Our Liverpool vs Man City bet builder tips lean on City's attack: Haaland to score and go over 3.5 shots, Semenyo to land a shot on target and Szoboszlai to be carded.

Erling Haaland to score anytime. He has found the net in each of his last four Premier League outings, and Liverpool's high offside line leaves space in behind for him to attack.

Haaland over 3.5 shots. He has fired off 4+ efforts in four of his past five top-flight outings, and City's possession game keeps feeding him the ball in the box.

Antoine Semenyo over 0.5 shots on target. He has tested the keeper in all five meetings with Liverpool in the Premier League. He is a doubt, so check the team sheet.

Dominik Szoboszlai to be shown a card. Liverpool play an aggressive game, and Szoboszlai will spend the afternoon in the engine room chasing City's short-passing midfield. That is a recipe for a booking.

This four-leg combination is priced up to 16/1 with one firm, with other bookmakers going as low as 25/2 on the same build. Punt R10 on the top price over the shortest and you are up roughly R35 in potential winnings.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Liverpool vs Man City Talking Points

The storyline off the pitch is impossible to ignore. An independent commission has found City guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches, a verdict the club are appealing, and Maresca admits the atmosphere at Anfield will be "more hot" as a result, while insisting his squad have the experience and mental strength to focus on the game. On the grass, the battle to watch is Wirtz against City's soft centre: Liverpool are at their best creating chances with through balls, and defending through-ball attacks is one of City's clear weak spots. The flip side is Liverpool's struggle against counter-attacks, which is exactly where Haaland and Jeremy Doku, if he gets his first start of the season, can hurt the home side. In the Liverpool vs Man City betting odds, the home side are 9/4 with AK Bets, a fair reflection of a team with the tools to wound City but also the gaps to get punished.

Liverpool vs Man City Predictions FAQs

When is the Liverpool vs Man City English Premier League game?

The match takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026, kicking off at 17:30 SAST.

Where is Liverpool vs Man City being played?

The match is being played at Anfield.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Man City?

The match will be televised live on Sky Sports PL and Sky Sports Main Event.

What is the latest team news for Liverpool vs Man City?

Liverpool are assessing the fitness of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremy Jacquet following international duty, while Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley remain out. Manchester City are without the suspended Phil Foden, though Erling Haaland is expected to be fit.

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