Last season, despite changing their manager, United struggled in the Premier League, and an attempt to make amends in the Europa League ended with a defeat to Tottenham in the final. Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January, and without him, they were eliminated from the cup. Carrick, who joined until the summer, started well but began to slip up more often in the spring. However, both Chelsea and Brentford, their last two opponents, were beaten.
The powerhouse from Anfield pleasantly surprised after Klopp’s departure, becoming national champions a year ago. But this season, they have struggled on all fronts, and many are already calling for Slot’s dismissal. Liverpool only performed relatively well in the Champions League, but lost twice to PSG in the quarterfinals. Domestically, things have also been poor. Still, they managed to defeat both Everton and Crystal Palace.
United’s players at Old Trafford average 1.76 goals scored per game, conceding 1.35. The reigning champions, at least officially, are scoring 1.68 goals on average and conceding 1.29.
Previous Matches: Manchester United vs Liverpool
Salah and company have not lost in six official head-to-head games. However, they did lose 1-2 at home in October.
United, playing at home, are considered favorites, but the visitors will also put up a fight against their old rivals. We suggest betting on “total goals over 3.0” (odds – 1.75).
Manchester United vs Liverpool: Key Statistics and Trends
Manchester United have won both of their last two matches
74% of Manchester United’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.12
Liverpool have lost six out of their last twelve matches
65% of Liverpool’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.97
Manchester United vs Liverpool: Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lammens – Shaw, Martinez, Yoro, Mazraoui – Ugarte, Casemiro – Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Diallo – Sesko. De Ligt and Martinez are injured.
Liverpool play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Mamardashvili – Robertson, van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong – Jones, Szoboszlai – Ngumoah, Wirtz, Salah – Gakpo. Alisson, Endo, Ekitike, Bradley, Leoni and possibly Salah might not recover in time.
