Our betting experts preview the EFL Cup match between Manchester City and Liverpool and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Manchester City welcome Liverpool for a clash in the EFL Cup at Etihad Stadium on Thursday. Both Manchester City and Liverpool aim to do their best to prove to their respective set of fans they are the better team on the pitch. With a quarter-final spot at stake here, we are bound to see an exciting game between two potential cup contenders.
Current form and fixture history of Manchester City vs Liverpool
Citizens hope for a swift return to winning ways
Manchester City are looking to bounce back from a recent setback and get back to winning ways. In their last three matches, they first took out Fulham by 2-1, before beating Chelsea by 2-0. The winning streak came to an end against Brentford, who ran out 1-2 winners.
Reds look to build on current momentum
Liverpool look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Tottenham by 1-2, before drawing 0-0 with Derby. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Southampton by a 3-1 scoreline.
Latest games between Manchester City and Liverpool
The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Liverpool claimed a third straight win over Manchester City by beating Pep Guardiola’s side 1-0 in the Premier League. The match took place at Anfield in October 2022. This time round, betting on Liverpool will get you odds 4.20, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 24% chance of winning at the Etihad. You can get a price of 1.83, should you wish to add Manchester City to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.
Highlights from the last time Manchester City and Liverpool met:
Manchester City vs Liverpool Stats
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on stats from the last couple of games that Manchester City and Liverpool played across all tournaments.
- Manchester City have won 17 of the last 18 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 19 of the last 20 Manchester City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Manchester City have won 16 of the last 18 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Manchester City have scored in the last 21 home matches in a row
- Manchester City have won 17 of the last 18 home matches
- Liverpool have scored in 19 of the last 21 matches
- Liverpool have lost the last 3 matches in a row and both teams scored at the same time
- Liverpool have won 8 of the last 10 matches
- Liverpool have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Liverpool away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Manchester City have conceded in the last 3 matches in a row versus Liverpool
Top marksman
Looking at the goalscorer market, it would seem a good idea to side with Riyad Mahrez. He is one of the players from Manchester City who are in their best form. He managed to find the back of the net 2 times in his last 6 games, and will surely want to add some more goals against Liverpool.
The visitors will be looking to an in-form Darwin Nunez to find the net once again, as he has been their main man recently.
Manchester City vs Liverpool Match predictions
To sum up, the upcoming match between Manchester City and Liverpool seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with the main prediction for this game but also some alternative ones.
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