Liverpool will take on Man Utd in the Premier League on Sunday, 5 January as 2025 gets off to a blockbuster start at Anfield.
England's two biggest clubs will go head-to-head on Sunday with a 23-point gap between the two sides. Liverpool are chasing a record-equalling 20th league title while Man Utd are borderline battling against relegation.
As part of this weekend's round of Premier League betting tips, here is our Liverpool vs Man Utd prediction.
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Liverpool vs Man Utd prediction: A walk in the park for the hosts
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Key Stats
- Liverpool have beaten Man Utd by two or more goals in two of their last four meetings.
- Man Utd have lost by two or more goals in each of their last three Premier League matches.
- Man Utd have failed to score in each of their last three Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Man Utd
Liverpool come into this match in their best form of the season, having scored 14 goals across their last three Premier League matches so getting more than a few goals feels likely for the Reds on Sunday. Man Utd, meanwhile, are struggling to carve out big chances so scoring against league's best defence feels like a stretch.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the visitors
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites with the bookies for this one and if anything, 2/7 perhaps feel a little long considering Man Utd's recent form. Ladbrokes have given Liverpool a 77.8% chance of winning the match on Sunday while Man Utd have been given just an 11.1% chance of picking up a memorable victory at Anfield.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Liverpool
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last four league outings against Man Utd with two wins and two draws. Within that run was the famous 7-0 win at Anfield back in March 2023 and a similar result could be on the cards again on Sunday. Man Utd's last win at Anfield was all the way back in January 2016 when a late Wayne Rooney strike earned them the win.
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Liverpool preview: Their title to lose
Liverpool fans are starting to dream of a 20th league title and what better way to take another step closer to that than to beat their greatest rivals on Sunday? With a healthy lead over the chasing pack, it is Liverpool's title to lose from here but could the uncertainty around the futures of Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold derail them?
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Jota, Diaz
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Man Utd preview: Need a spark
It would be quite typical of this current group of Man Utd players to pull a rabbit out of the hat on Sunday but the signs aren't there at present. There is growing pressure on Ruben Amorim to change his preferred 3-4-3 system but he is unlikely to do that at Anfield.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Maguire, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazrouai, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund
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Player to watch: Trent Alexander-Arnold
There has been speculation around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold throughout the season and as things stand, the full-back's contract at Anfield will expire in less than six months. Real Madrid have kick-started the January transfer window by opening talks with Liverpool about signing the 26-year-old which last left the Reds in a difficult position – sell him now or let him go for free in the summer?
The only alternative to both of those situations is to get Alexander-Arnold to pen a new contract at his boyhood club but that feels unlikely at this stage. In light of the speculation around his future, it will be fascinating to see a) how he fares on Sunday and b) how the Liverpool faithful treat him.