Ace Football previews the Premier League round 35 match between Manchester United and Liverpool and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Much more than mere points are at stake when Manchester United clash in a derby with their rivals Liverpool this coming Sunday at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are currently looking at 61 points on their account, having played 34 matches, leaving them two places off the current Premier League leaders. Meanwhile, Liverpool find themselves as number 4 in the Premier League with 58 points following 34 rounds.
Team form: Manchester United vs Liverpool
Manchester United Form
Manchester United look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Leeds, they were left empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Chelsea in a 0-1 win. They followed that up with a 2-1 win against Brentford in their most recent outing. Manchester United have been in potent form at Old Trafford, winning no less than five of the past six Premier League matches here. They also hammered in 13 goals, while letting in seven as they also lost once.
Liverpool Form
Liverpool won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 0-2 against Paris Saint-Germain, before beating Everton 1-2. Another win followed, this time by 3-1 against Crystal Palace. Liverpool won half their previous six away matches in the Premier League, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding eight.
Betting stats for Manchester United and Liverpool
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Manchester United and Liverpool. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Manchester United have won 5 of the last 6 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Manchester United have won 5 of the last 6 home matches in the Premier League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 6 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Liverpool matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Liverpool have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 5 Liverpool away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Liverpool matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Liverpool away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Manchester United vs Liverpool
Casemiro look like value in the goal scoring market with four strikes to his name in six Premier League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Mohamed Salah adds to his three Premier League goals come this coming Sunday.
Popular markets: Manchester United vs Liverpool
Full-time result
Manchester United claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Liverpool won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing zero and losing six in this series of matches. Liverpool have not lost to Manchester United in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Manchester United scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Liverpool only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Manchester United played. Manchester United managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Liverpool have scored in 9 consecutive meetings with Manchester United when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester United, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Liverpool’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Manchester United scored at least one goal in their last 22 matches. Liverpool are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 13 matches.
