Liverpool vs Manchester City: Prediction and Betting Tips

Liverpool looking for a home win

After an incredible 69 matches without a defeat, The Reds are finding it hard to win at Anfield in their last four matches. They did have good victories away to Tottenham and West Ham with the same scoreline of 3-1, but they need to be at their best come Sunday against Man City.

Salah, Mane, Firmino and co must be more efficient in front of goal as from 11 attempts on goal in their last match against Brighton they had just one shot on target.

Liverpool are seven points behind City and The Citizens still have a match in hand thus, Jorgen Klopp knows that a win here is necessary to keep their hopes of retaining the title alive.

Manchester City to increase the gap at the top

The Citizens’ run of victories extends back to 19 December. They have been victorious in every game they played in all competitions. They are battling on four fronts, EFL cup, FA Cup, UEFA champions League and the Premier League.

With such a congested schedule and matches, will they get affected by fatigue needs to be seen, but one thing’s for sure, Pep Guardiola has his team where he wants them to be and that is full of confidence and approaching every match in a winning mentality way.

Going into this Liverpool match City haven’t won at Anfield in 17 league games. With their current form though they are more than capable of breaking that record.

Key Stats

• Liverpool haven’t won at home in their last four home matches and lost the last two
• Manchester City are undefeated in their last three away matches
• Liverpool’s 14 matches in the league saw under 3.5 goals
• Manchester City’s 15 matches in the league saw under 3.5 goals

Liverpool vs Manchester City Predictions

In recent years in the Premier League, the matches between these two clubs have been of great importance since both of them play to win the title. This match as well can be a turning point for both teams in their quest for the title.

A Liverpool win will get The Reds closer to the leaders and open up the title race again. While a City win will extend their lead and if they win their game in hand as well, it will be very tough for other teams to catch up.

Considering their form and the goals scored in their matches this season we predict an under 3.5 total match goals for this match.