Liverpool v Man Utd – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Reds have lost three consecutive matches and appear a shadow of their former selves compared to last season. Man Utd have failed to score on their last five trips to Anfield with 11 goals leaked.

Match: Liverpool v Man Utd
When: Sunday, 19 Oct 2025

Liverpool Form

The Reds won seven of their first eight matches this season. Many of those victories needed last-gasp goals after poor performances. The margins have since swung the other way, with three straight defeats. A late goal saw 3-2 home win over Atletico Madrid, having blown a 2-0 lead.

Two 2-1 wins followed over Everton and Southampton (in the Carabao Cup) before three straight defeats. A 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace saw Liverpool thoroughly outplayed before a 1-0 loss in Turkiye to Galatasaray. Their last match saw an injury-time goal conceded to lose 2-1 at Chelsea.

Liverpool Team News

Giovanni Leoni is available in defence with a long-term injury. Ibrahima Konate went off injured against Chelsea but he has a chance of returning for this match.

Alisson Becker is ruled out in goal, with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to deputise. Ryan Gravenberch should shake off a knock to start this match in midfield.

Liverpool Motivation

Arne Slot’s team desperately need a response. Even a draw at home in this match would signal a potential crisis.

Liverpool will attack and be buoyed on by the home crowd. The match could descend into another end-to-end affair but the Reds will not settle for a draw at any point.

Man Utd Form

Man Utd ended the 2024-25 season with one win in their final nine league matches. Their first three matches this season saw no wins, as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Arsenal (despite having 22 shots) and drew 1-1 at Fulham. A shock loss to League Town Grimsby Town on penalties followed.

United have won three of their last five matches, though. A 3-2 win over Burnley saw 3.63 xG and a last-minute goal from the penalty spot. After losing 3-0 to Man City, they beat Chelsea 2-1. A poor 3-1 loss at Brentford was followed up by a 2-0 win over Sunderland last time out.

Man Utd Team News

United are without centre back Lisandro Martinez. Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui are other question marks in defence.

Ruben Amorim could stick with a similar XI to the last match. Mason Mount could be preferred to Matheus Cunha, with Diogo Dalot at left wingback instead of Patrick Dorgu. Senne Lammens is set to start in goal.

Man Utd Motivation

The Red Devils would bite your hand off for a point at Anfield. A defeat is almost expected, so they have nothing to lose.

Amorim is likely to play a defensive game, with around 35% possession. He will look for quick breaks through Diallo and Mbeumo on the counter attack.

Key Stats

• Liverpool have kept 5 straight clean sheets at home to Man Utd (11 goals scored)
• Liverpool have won 7 of their last 10 matches
• Liverpool have conceded 24 goals in their last 13 fixtures
• Man Utd have taken just 37 points from 34 EPL matches under Amorim
• Man Utd have lost 9 of their last 16 league matches

Verdict

Despite Liverpool’s struggles, they will see this as a winnable match. Arne Slot could rein in his side’s attacking instincts a bit and try to be more solid. A professional win is expected.

Best Bet: Liverpool win at 1.60

Value Bet: Liverpool win to zero at 3.35

Anytime Goalscorer Tip: Isak at 2.00 or Ekitike at 2.00