Liverpool vs Manchester United predictions, odds and betting tips
Liverpool and Manchester United will renew hostilities at Anfield on Sunday, as both teams look to get one over on their arch-rivals.
Liverpool vs Manchester United odds
Here are the latest match odds for Liverpool vs Manchester United.
Best bookies to bet on Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool vs Manchester United predictions
Before Manchester United’s last meeting with Liverpool in August, the mood at Old Trafford was gloomy.
Erik ten Hag’s team had lost their first two games of the campaign to Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford. The latter was a stunning 4-0 demolition at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Few blamed Ten Hag for his failure to make an instant impact, but there were plenty of doubts over whether the Dutchman would be able to lift United out of their malaise.
It turns out he could – and then some. A 2-1 victory over Liverpool that night kick-started United’s season. There have been a few bumps in the road since then, but United have broadly been excellent in the last six and a half months.
They claimed a first trophy since 2017 last weekend, beating Newcastle United 2-0 in the final of the EFL Cup.
United are still alive in the FA Cup and the Europa League, and they are clinging on in the Premier League title race too.
It would be a surprise if Ten Hag’s side finished above both Arsenal and Manchester City, but since the middle of October no team in the division has amassed more points than United.
Another win this weekend would keep them in the title fight. Needless to say, Liverpool will be desperate to stop that happening.
Liverpool vs Manchester United betting tips
Liverpool will raise their game for the visit of their fiercest rivals, but Manchester United are in much better shape right now.
Manchester United to win – 15/8 (Spreadex)
It has been a long time since Manchester United got one over on Liverpool at Anfield.
Not since January 2016 have the Red Devils emerged triumphant at the home of their chief adversaries.
Wayne Rooney scored the winning goal that day, which in itself illustrates how long ago it was. United lined up with a midfield pairing of Marouane Fellaini and Morgan Schneiderlin, with Chris Smalling and Daley Blind at centre-back.
Liverpool have been much more successful than United over the last six years, but there are signs that the tide might be turning.
Ten Hag’s side have played some excellent football this season. But perhaps the most significant part of this team’s development is their new-found savvy.
These streetwise qualities were on show in the EFL Cup final. Newcastle had plenty of the ball and created chances, but they never really looked like overcoming a team that showed greater nous on the day.
Those characteristics will come in handy at Anfield. For all their struggles this term, Liverpool have only lost one of their 17 home games in all competitions.
Even so, Manchester United are in such a rich vein of form – they have won 17 of their last 21 outings – that they are more than capable of becoming the second opposition victors at Anfield in 2022/23.
It is a particularly enticing selection when you look at the attractive odds available.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals – 4/5 (Spreadex)
Liverpool picked up a much-needed 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a rearranged fixture on Wednesday.
That win moved the Reds to within six points of the top four. They have a game in hand on Tottenham Hotspur, who currently occupy the final Champions League spot. Qualifying for that competition suddenly looks like a realistic objective again.
Last month’s 5-2 thrashing by Real Madrid sticks in the memory, but Liverpool’s recent results in the Premier League have been good: Jurgen Klopp’s side have taken 10 points from the last 12 available.
Their performances in that time have not always been convincing, but they are at least scoring goals again.
The return to full fitness of Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino has given Klopp more options in attack, and it will be interesting to see which three players he opts to start up top in this one.
Because Liverpool’s backline has been so shaky for much of the campaign, Klopp may conclude that attack is the best form of defence this weekend.
This fixture has not been the most entertaining down the years, but Sunday’s showdown could buck the trend.
Fabinho to receive a yellow card – 13/5 (Spreadex)
Few Liverpool players have been at their best this season, but Fabinho has perhaps been the biggest underperformer.
Previously renowned as one of the best holding midfielders in the world, the Brazil international has looked off the pace since the start of the campaign.
He has not been as effective as usual at halting opposition attacks. Fabinho averaged 1.6 interceptions per 90 minutes last season, compared to 1.3 so far this time around.
His timing in the tackle has also been off. He was very fortunate to avoid a red card in an FA Cup tie against Brighton after a horror challenge on Evan Ferguson.
And in Fabinho’s last six appearances in all competitions, he has had his name taken by the referee on four occasions.
There is reason to believe the same fate will befall the Liverpool midfielder this weekend.
United possess an abundance of pace on the counter-attack and there will likely be moments where Fabinho has to commit in order to stop a quick break forward.
At some point, that could result in the Brazilian being shown another yellow card.
How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester United
- Location: Anfield, Liverpool, England.
- Date and time: Sunday 5 March 2023, 4.30pm.
- How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
