Man City vs Liverpool Predictions & Betting Tips
Second and third in the Premier League meet at the Etihad on Sunday, as Man City and Liverpool both look to stay in touch with leaders Arsenal.
Both come into this following back-to-back victories – City beat Bournemouth last weekend before following up with a Champions League success over Borussia Dortmund.
After four straight league defeats, Liverpool stopped the rot with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield and then saw off Real Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday evening.
Just one point separates them in the standings and on paper there doesn’t look to be much to separate the rivals, who have been the last two clubs to win the title.
Our Man City vs Liverpool Predictions
- Full Time Result: Draw
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under
- First Goalscorer: Phil Foden
Man City vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Why We’re Backing a Draw @ 3/1 with Betfred
Liverpool did the double over City on their way to the title last season, but prior to the 2024-25 campaign there had been four draws in the previous six meetings.
In the 2023-24 season, the games at the Etihad and Anfield finished 1-1 with City taking the lead in both games.
Having looked shaky at the back earlier in the season, the visitors go into this clash following back-to-back clean sheets.
It’s also worth noting that Pep Guardiola’s men have kept just two clean sheets in their five home games, keeping both Everton and Man Utd at bay.
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Why We’re Backing Anytime Goalscorer – Virgil van Dijk @ 12/1 with Betfred
It’s been a season dominated by set-pieces so far and they could be crucial again in a game between two evenly matched teams.
City conceded from a corner in their 3-1 win over Bournemouth last week and Liverpool will see it as an avenue for success.
Virgil van Dijk is yet to score a domestic goal this season, but he has bagged two headers in the Champions League and would have had a third but for a brilliant reflex save from Thibaut Courtois in midweek.
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Man City Stats
- Man City have scored 13 goals in their five Premier League home matches this season.
- Erling Haaland is two goals away from a Premier League century, but has scored just once in five previous league matches against Liverpool.
- This is the 185th meeting between the two sides – City have won 49, Liverpool 85 and there have been 50 draws.
Liverpool Stats
- Liverpool have lost just one of their last five league games at the Etihad (one win/three draws).
- Arne Slot’s team have lost their last three Premier League away games, against Brentford, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
Player to Watch – Phil Foden
Phil Foden’s return to form has seen him recalled to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, with the City ace having netted twice in the midweek win over Dortmund.
He has previously scored three goals against Liverpool, although only one of those came at the Etihad.
Recent H2H Results
February 23, 2025 – Man City 0-2 Liverpool – Premier League
December 1, 2024 – Liverpool 2-0 Man City – Premier League
March 10, 2024 – Liverpool 1-1 Man City – Premier League
November 25, 2023 – Man City 1-1 Liverpool – Premier League
April 1, 2023 – Man City 4-1 Liverpool – Premier League
