Liverpool and Manchester United meet this Sunday afternoon in another edition of England’s finest derby. The two sides are in a tough spot here as they need to win and gain some consistency. Liverpool lost the top spot in the EPL standings and is also having problems on the field, lacking chemistry. United is inconsistent, struggling to deliver against much weaker and cheaper teams, which is the reason their manager, Ruben Amorim, is on the verge of being sacked.
A giant rivalry resumes 🍿
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All in all, this game should be a fun one to watch, but also to bet on. Find out more EPL odds here.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United Preview
Liverpool
Many are questioning whether the international break came at the right moment for the Reds, who were losing ground in all competitions. Losses to Chelsea, Palace, and Galata in the Champions League exposed Liverpool’s weaknesses and gave a formula to all other rivals on how to beat the champs.
We have to say that it seems Slot made a big mistake by buying Wirtz, Isak, and some other players, as he disrupted the winning team. You know the old saying, “If it works, don’t change it.”
Liverpool’s defense is terrible, and the Reds have just two clean sheets in the past 10 games, which perfectly portrays their biggest problem. When it comes to efficiency, 7 of those 10 meetings have ended with over 2.5 goals.
Manchester United
The Red Devils won their most recent game, beating Sunderland 2-0 at home, but over the previous 6, they have had losses and wins following one another. This isn’t satisfying for either the board or the fans, and that’s why Amorim’s position isn’t safe anymore.
Believe it or not, United didn’t win on the road this year. For instance, they lost in the EFL Cup to Grimsby. After an opening tie at Craven Cottage, 1-1 vs. Fulham, Man Utd lost three in a row, allowing at least two goals in each event.
The difference in their performances at home and away from Trafford is huge, and we can say that it displays not only the inconsistency, but a form of mental state in which the rivals don’t respect United anymore. Simply put, the Red Devils aren’t the great team they used to be, and their reputation is damaged.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United Head to Head
This will be the 245th meeting between the two sides. United has more wins, mainly because of their domination throughout the 90s and the 2000s, with 91 triumphs, while Liverpool has 82. A total of 71 matches saw no winners.
When looking only at the 2024/25 season, Liverpool had more success – they won 3-0 at Trafford and played 2-2 at Anfield.
Liverpool vs. Manchester United Predictions
Liverpool plays at home, which is at this moment the biggest reason why we bet on the Reds to triumph here. As you all saw, United is terrible away from Trafford, and their performances are mediocre in front of the rival’s fans. Also, when looking at the teams and comparing them, we have to admit that Slot’s side has more quality and that even though it doesn’t play well, they have better prospects of triumphing on Sunday afternoon.
