Premier League: Liverpool vs Manchester United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Much more than mere points are at stake when Liverpool clash in a showdown with their rivals Manchester United on Sunday at Anfield.

Liverpool are top of the Premier League standings with 37 points after 16 matches. Manchester United occupy a position as sixth in the league on 27 points.

Team form: Liverpool vs Manchester United

Liverpool Form

Liverpool hope to get back to winning ways after first beating Sheffield United by 0-2, before winning 1-2 against Crystal Palace. The streak ended in a recent 2-1 defeat against Union St.Gilloise. Liverpool have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Premier League matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum of 18 points, scoring 18 while conceding four goals.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 2-1 win against Chelsea. Unable to follow that up, they went down 0-3 against Bournemouth, before handing over all three points in a 0-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. Manchester United recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the Premier League, in which they banged in eight goals, whilst conceding five. They recorded no draws but instead suffered defeat twice.

Betting stats and facts for Liverpool and Manchester United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Liverpool and Manchester United played across all tournaments.

Interesting players: Liverpool vs Manchester United

Scott McTominay shows decent form right now for Manchester United, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Liverpool, who are strong favorites this coming Sunday. Siding with Mohamed Salah also looks like a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Premier League matches.

Betting markets: Liverpool vs Manchester United

Full-time result

Before their upcoming match, Liverpool look back on nine Premier League games without losing. The Reds are on an amazing streak of now 19 games at home in a row without defeat. They are on an 11-game winning streak at Anfield in all competitions. Manchester United won four of their previous 10 away, drew one, and lost five times. The Red Devils have failed to beat Liverpool in seven consecutive away meetings.

Both teams to score

Liverpool managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponents, Manchester United, performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Liverpool have scored in five consecutive league meetings with Manchester United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Liverpool’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 2.2 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of Manchester United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Liverpool scored at least one goal in their last 26 Premier League matches.

Betting tip: Liverpool vs Manchester United

To sum up, the upcoming match between Liverpool and Manchester United seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Premier League game.

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