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

Manchester City FC vs Liverpool FC Match Prediction & Analysis

We've got a blockbuster showdown as Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool lock horns at the Etihad to cap off the weekend in style. This clash could have been a battle between two title contenders, but instead, it’s a meeting of teams with very different ambitions. The hosts aim to stay in the Champions League race and build on their emphatic 4-0 win over Newcastle, while the visitors look to tighten their grip on the title race. With two draws in their last three, the Reds need a statement win to extend their lead at the top. Expect nothing  less than a high intensity clash. 

Current Standings: At present, Manchester City are placed 4th in the league standings with 44 points from 25 games, while Liverpool continues to lead the table with 61 points from 26 games. 

Head-to-Head Record: In their 55 meetings, Liverpool holds a significant edge in this rivalry with 22  wins to City’s 12.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Manchester City FC Preview

After their Champions League exit with a 6-3 aggregate defeat, Pep Guardiola is under pressure to steady the ship and secure a top-four finish. However, City have rediscovered their form in the Premier League, picking up 17 points since Christmas—bettered only by Liverpool and Arsenal—after a dismal four-point haul in their previous eight games. Their resurgence was on full display in last week’s 4-0 demolition of Newcastle, where Nico González, dubbed “mini-Rodri” by Guardiola, made his league debut, while Omar Marmoush announced himself as City’s next big star. 

González made an instant impact on his Premier League debut, completing 100 passes—the second-most by a debutant midfielder on record—while leading City in tackles and duels won. His presence helped restore control, as City avoided conceding a single big chance for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Omar Marmoush stole the show with a blistering 33-minute hat-trick, the second-fastest in City’s Premier League history, behind only Kevin De Bruyne’s 24-minute treble in 2022.

Manchester City have hit their stride at home, winning three straight league games while scoring at least three goals each time. Their sharpness in front of goal has soared in 2025, with a league-best 24.7% conversion rate—up from just 9.6% earlier in the season.

Team News 

City face key injury concerns ahead of the weekend, with Erling Haaland doubtful and John Stones ruled out.

Manchester City Probable XI - Ederson (GK) ; Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Savinho, Silva, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland

Liverpool FC Preview

The Hammers did the Reds a huge favor on Saturday, defeating Arsenal to help the hosts maintain their eight-point lead at the top. However, Slot knows the Reds can’t get complacent, as recent signs suggest they may be losing their grip at the top of the table. Liverpool's form has dipped, with two draws in their last three games and an unconvincing win over Wolves. Worryingly, they’ve been outshot twice in their last three matches—something that had only happened twice all season.

With Gakpo absent, Mohamed Salah shoulders the attacking burden. He delivered a goal and an assist against Villa—his 10th such game this season—taking his tally to 31 points won for Liverpool, the most in a single campaign since Jamie Vardy in 2015-16. Salah also thrives against Guardiola’s City, with 13 goal involvements (eight goals, five assists), second only to Steven Gerrard (14) in Premier League history.

Liverpool have won just two of their last eight away games in all competitions and none of their last three. However, Slot’s side remains unbeaten on the road in the Premier League this season, scoring in all 14 away fixtures

Team News 

Cody Gakpo remains a major doubt for the trip to Man City after missing Liverpool’s last two league games, along with Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley.

Liverpool Probable XI - Alisson (GK) ; Alexander-Arnold; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

MANCHESTER CITY FC vs LIVERPOOL FC
Winning Prediction

Liverpool have a golden chance to make history on Sunday, aiming for their first league double over Man City since the 2015-16 season. Meanwhile, City have lost just once in their last 15 home games against Liverpool and have rediscovered their dominance at the Etihad, winning their last three. This sets up a thrilling showdown. This one is tough to call, reflected in the tight odds. A Liverpool win is priced at 2.26, while a City victory is at 2.90, with a draw at 3.95. Three of the last six games between these teams ended in a draw and we predict a similar result. 

We predict a draw (1-1)

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