Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Liverpool are in scintillating form, having scored 17 goals in their last two games. They are currently top of the Premier League with a six-point lead and are strong contenders to retain the title. 1  Key players like Diaz, Gakpo, and Salah are in top form. However, the club faces uncertainty regarding the future of key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk, whose contracts are up for renewal.

Manchester United are struggling to find their footing under new manager Ruben Amorim. They have lost their last three home league games and are currently only seven points above the relegation zone. The team is still adapting to Amorim's new system, and their recent 7-0 defeat to Liverpool highlights the significant gap in quality between the two sides. The return of Marcus Rashford from injury provides a glimmer of hope, but the team faces a daunting challenge in their upcoming match at Anfield.

Head to Head Record - Both teams have played each other 65 times. Liverpool have won 20 times, Man United have won 29 times, with 16 draws being played out. The Reds have scored 89 goals against Man United. The Red Devils have scored 83. Liverpool have been yellow-carded 99 times, Man United 134. Liverpool have been red-carded 7 times, Man United 11 times - making this one of the most feisty derbies. 

Current Standings - Liverpool currently sit in 1st position with 45 points and a game fewer played. Man United are languishing in 14 with 22 points from 19 games. 

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The Reds possess an impressive track record against the Red Devils, losing just one of their last 13 Premier League fixtures, winning seven and drawing five in the process. Ten Hag got the better of Klopp in August 2022 at Old Trafford, but things currently are very different between both clubs. Liverpool and Slot will want to open their calendar year game with a statement victory and United could again become victims of a slaughterhouse. 

The 7-0 thrashing at Anfield will still be fresh in the memory, and a repeat cannot be ruled out. In 2024, Liverpool began the season with all guns blazing in a 4-2 victory over Newcastle, which could have been a lot more. If that animal is brought to Anfield this time, it could potentially end United’s Premier League season. Arne Slot could also become the second Liverpool manager to do the double after George Kay, after his 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture. The Dutchman’s controlled and calm approach has paid dividends to FSG and the entire Liverpool ecosystem. 

Players to Watch Out For

Salah’s most favourable club to play against is Manchester United. The Egyptian has recorded 12 goals and provided 6 assists against the Red Devils. That is more than any other player in Premier League history. So far, the Egyptian has been involved in 30 Premier League goals this season, providing 13 assists and scoring 17 goals. He has scored and assisted in 8 different games, which is the most by any player in a single campaign. He shares an unreachable statistic in Premier League history with Alan Shearer for reaching 30+ goal involvements in a season for the fifth time. 

Injury - Konate, Bradley and Joe Gomez are all out injured. 

Liverpool probable XI - Alisson (GK), Robertson, Quansah, Van Dijk, Trent (DEF), MacAllister, Gravenberch, Jones (MID), Salah, Diaz, Gakpo (FWD). 

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In recent times, the Red Devils have really struggled playing against Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp had built an imperious eleven which still reflects and could cause equal destruction come Sunday evening. The Red Devils have not won any of their last 8 Premier League away fixtures against Liverpool, drawing 4 and losing 4. Manchester United have failed to score in each of their last 5 away games against Liverpool, and scored only 1 in 8 games. 

The Red Devils have struggled on Merseyside, also emulating the same at Goodison park. The Red Devils have not lost 4 consecutive Premier League games in almost 45 years. That could potentially end at Anfield if United are not sharp and ready. Amorim has big boots to fill in his second derby. The first being a fortunate 2-1 win against Man City are have a mountain to climb themselves.

Relegation battle

Recent talk among pundits and the public has been about Man United and a relegation battle. Amorim hasn’t ruled out the possibility of being in one. We’re talking about Premier League giants who’ve amassed 20 League Cups being involved in one of these discussions. United have lost 6 games, dropping 18 points in December itself, although they did beat City. 

The Portuguese manager will eye the January transfer window to bring in reinforcements possibly from his previous club. United have made a mid season appointment with the manager deploying a back 3 system which isn’t easy to adjust to. That could heavily backfire against a rowdy Liverpool crowd on Sunday and brand United’s season from bad to worse. 

Injury - Shaw, Mount, Lindelof are out injured. 

Man United probable XI - Onana (GK), de Ligt, Martinez, Maguire (DEF), Mazraoui, Casemiro, Eriksen, Dalot (MID), Diallo, Zirkzee, Hojlund (FWED)

LIVERPOOL FC vs MANCHESTER UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

This outcome is by far the easiest to predict. Manchester United have been inconsistent recently, losing games to Bournemouth, Wolves, and Newcastle. Liverpool, on the other hand, have been dominating not only England but also Europe. An early goal for the Reds is crucial. The historic rivalry between these clubs is significant, with 39 titles shared between them. However, there will only be one winner at Anfield. It could be a painful afternoon for the Man United against the home team Liverpool.

Liverpool to Win (4-1)

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