Man Utd vs Liverpool – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

United’s last six league matches have seen three wins. Liverpool have lost four of their last seven fixtures. The Reds have won three of their last five EPL matches at Old Trafford.

Man United Form

Michael Carrick’s side are on a run of three wins in the last six matches. They have won six of their seven league fixtures at home since sacking Ruben Amorim. They won 1-0 at Everton and 2-1 vs Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. A 2-1 loss at ten-man Newcastle was a tough defeat to take.

They won 3-1 at home to Aston Villa before a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as Harry Maguire was red carded. After a 2-1 home loss to Leeds, they won 1-0 at Chelsea after being outshot 21-4. On Monday, they beat Brentford 2-1 at home.

Man United Team News

Lisandro Martinez is still suspended in defence, while Matthijs De Ligt is out injured. Patrick Dorgu is available again after injury.

Leny Yoro has shaken off an injury and is pushing to start, whilst Luke Shaw will need a late fitness test. Matheus Cunha should return from a hip flexor injury.

Man United Motivation

United are three points above Liverpool. A win here would all but seal a top three finish.

Carrick’s side could be quite pragmatic. They won’t open up too much and will look to use fast breaks to hurt Liverpool.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool have lost four of their last seven fixtures, but it’s three successive league wins right now as they sit fourth in the EPL table. They lost 2-1 at Brighton in the league before being beaten 4-0 by Man City in a one-sided FA Cup tie. The Reds lost 2-0 away to PSG in the Champions League after that.

A 2-0 home win vs Fulham preceded a 2-0 home loss to PSG despite having 21 shots. A very late goal vs Everton brought a 2-1 away from home. Liverpool’s last match was a 3-1 win at Anfield vs Fulham despite allowing 2.26 xG and five big chances.

Liverpool Team News

Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili are injured in goal so Freddie Woodman will start. Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni absent in defence.

Hugo Ekitike is out long-term in attack and Mo Salah is absent. The Egyptian may have played his last game for the club. Waturu Endo is also unavailable.

Liverpool Motivation

Liverpool know they need to win if they want to finish third. The Reds have an eight-point gap over sixth place and have almost sealed a Champions League spot.

Arne Slot’s side will play a steady, measured game. They won’t want to lose this grudge match.

Key Stats

• Man Utd have won 9 of their last 13 matches
• Man Utd have won 6 of their last 7 home league matches
• Man Utd’s Benjamin Sesko has scored 9 goals in his last 730 minutes of football
• Liverpool have lost 4 of their last 7 matches in all competitions
• Liverpool have won 3 of their last 5 away EPL matches vs Man Utd

Verdict

This match should see goals. United look favourites to take the victory.

Best Bet: Man Utd win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.75

Goalscorer Tip: Benjamin Sesko to score anytime at 2.60