Liverpool make the short trip to Old Trafford on Sunday looking to maintain their 100% start to the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Man Utd haven't played too well in their opening match despite picking up a win in their last home game against Fulham, so Erik ten Hag's men will have to up their game this weekend.
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Man Utd vs Liverpool prediction: A tight and tense 90 minutes?
Key Stats
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in two of Man Utd's last three competitive matches.
- Liverpool have kept clean sheets in four of their last five outings.
- United failed to score against Liverpool in pre-season, losing that friendly 3-0.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool have already secured back-to-back 2-0 victories in the Premier League this season and we're backing the Merseysiders to run out 2-0 winners at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the hosts
- HOME: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 52.4%, and we can't really argue with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool lead
Sunday's guests have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five competitive and non-competitive matches against Man Utd.
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Man Utd preview: Need a better performance
Man Utd scrapped a 1-0 win at home against Fulham to start the season but then lost 2-1 at Brighton and now face one of their toughest tests of the campaign at home to Liverpool.
Erik ten Hag's future was questioned many times last season but the Dutch manager brought silverware to the club to prolong his stay and now has to build upon that success.
Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund are all expected to miss Sunday's big game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Maguire, Mazraoui, Dalot, Martínez, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mount, Mainoo, Rashford & Diallo
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Barnsley
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Liverpool preview: Looking solid under Slot
Liverpool fans and football pundits worried whether this season would prove to be a transitional one with Jurgen Klopp being replaced by Arne Slot but the Dutchman has picked up where his predecessor left off.
The Reds have won their opening two Premier League games against Ipswich and Brentford 2-0, playing some very good football in the process, and they head into this weekend's clash as the clear favourite with the bookmakers.
Curtis Jones is the main injury concern for the visitors who are expected to field the same starting lineup that faced Brentford last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), van Dijk, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Jota & Diaz
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Player to watch: Diogo Jota
Diogo Jota already has one goal and one assist from his opening two appearances in the Premier League this season and he will be looking to add to those tally against Liverpool's arch-rivals on Sunday.
Jota, 27, has impressed each season since he made the move to Merseyside from Wolves back in 2020 and scored 15 goals in all competitions during the 2023/24 campaign.
Liverpool's Portuguese forward has started the season brightly
Now into his fifth season with Liverpool, Jota's work rate and ability to get into the right areas have made him a key player for both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot, and we're backing the Portuguese star to shine at Old Trafford this weekend.
