Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Liverpool play host to Manchester City, when the local rivals team up for another spicy derby in Premier League this coming Sunday at Anfield.
While Manchester City are chasing the lead in the Premier League after collecting 47 points in 24 rounds, Liverpool trail by 39 points after 24 rounds, leaving them as number 6 in the table.
Form: Liverpool vs Manchester City
Liverpool Form
Liverpool recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 3-2 against Bournemouth. They responded by beating Qarabag FK 6-0, and followed that up by winning 4-1 against Newcastle. Liverpool won three of their previous six matches at Anfield in the Premier League. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring ten goals to four against.
Manchester City Form
Manchester City are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Galatasaray by 2-0. This was followed by a 2-2 with Tottenham and a 3-1 win against Newcastle. Manchester City managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Premier League away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding nine times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for Liverpool and Manchester City
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Liverpool and Manchester City. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 11 Liverpool home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Liverpool matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Liverpool have won 3 of the last 4 home matches and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Liverpool have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring more than 3.5 goals
- In the last 4 Liverpool matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Manchester City matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Manchester City away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Manchester City matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Manchester City away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Manchester City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Liverpool vs Manchester City
Erling Haaland enjoys a great season with 20 league goals to his name, and he will be a handful for even the best of defences.
Betting markets: Liverpool vs Manchester City
Full-time result
Liverpool won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Manchester City won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost three in this run. Manchester City did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Liverpool have not lost to Manchester City in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Liverpool scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Impressively, Manchester City scored the first goal in eight out of previous ten games. Manchester City managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Liverpool have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Manchester City.
Total goals
Liverpool saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Manchester City, who managed to score 2.4 times in those matches.
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