Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips
Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips for the Saturday lunchtime kick-off in the Premier League
This weekend’s early kick-off reintroduces Premier League football with a blockbuster. Table toppers Manchester City host 2nd placed Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in a game that could potentially have a huge impact on who is crowned champions at the conclusion of the season, especially given the fact that this season’s title race is currently wide open.
City arrive at this fixture undefeated in six games (five wins, one draw), and also boast a very strong home record so far this season, winning all seven of their home fixtures. This sort of form has the Citizens top of the table, but only by a single point, with Liverpool hot on their heels.
The visiting Reds have shown inconsistency amongst their form as of late. Dropping points to Luton and suffering their 2nd loss of the season versus Toulouse in the Europa League demonstrates a clear regression in standards amongst this Liverpool side recently.
Liverpool have kept just five clean sheets so far this season. With them now heading into one of the biggest games of their campaign, these defensive deficiencies will have to be ironed out in order to nullify Guardiola’s offensive firepower.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Prediction
Eight of the last nine fixtures between these teams have witnessed both sides finding the back of the net. This includes the last five at the Etihad resulting in both teams scoring on the day.
When it comes to these sides butting heads, it is safe to say no matter how much Guardiola and Klopp have analysed one another over the years, they are yet to solve each other’s strategy.
After recognising that this home fixture for City always brings goals, it is worth noting five of the last six have seen over 3.5 match goals, with the most recent in April hitting over 4.5.
As time has progressed both sides have appeared to improve to a level where no matter how classy each defence may appear on paper, the offensive prowess of both sides has become too much for either side to handle.
Liverpool’s star man Mohammed Salah appears to embrace the pressure when it comes to this fixture. Salah currently has 11 goals against City, whilst also scoring in the last four between the two sides. As the Egyptian closes on 200 goals for Liverpool, he will be more than motivated to add to that tally during this match.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Lineups
How are both teams expected to line up on Saturday lunchtime? Here are the predicted lineups from WhoScored.com with all the relevant team news.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Liverpool
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Foden, Rodri, Akanji, Doku; Silva, Alvarez, Haaland
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Jota
Manchester City vs Liverpool Team News
Manchester City were given a handful of injury scares over the international break, with Erling Haaland being forced off against the Faroe Islands last week.
The Norwegian, however, should be fit to start here, but the likes of Mateo Kovacic and John Stones are ruled out.
Nathan Ake, Matheus Nunes and Ederson will all have to be assessed if they are to play a part.
Kevin De Bruyne remains sidelined with a long-term injury.
Liverpool continue to be without Thiago Alcantara, Andy Robertson and Stefan Bajcetic, while the likes of Curtis Jones, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate are all doubtful here.
Ryan Gravenberch, if cleared to play, should get the nod to start alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in midfield.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Odds
Manchester City’s recent form has seen them claim favouritism here, best priced at 3/4 on Betway. Liverpool are 10/3 on bet365, while the draw pays 10/3 on William Hill.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tips
Both Teams to Score
Both sides scoring in this game appears to be inevitable with both sides possessing elite talent when it comes to goalscoring.
Over 3.5 Goals
Expect the goals to be flowing as both sides go back and forth in a bid to claim a crucial three Premier League points.
Mohammed Salah to Score Anytime
It is no secret Salah remains the go-to forward for Jurgen Klopp and this game will be no different. He will be looking to add to his current tally of 10 Premier League goals so far this season, and I can see the Egyptian embracing the moment once again.
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