Manchester United vs Liverpool Match preview
Liverpool will now turn their attention to FA Cup when they travel to face Manchester United on Sunday in the fourth round of the competition. This will be the second meeting for these two teams in a span of seven days having met last weekend in the Premier League at Anfield a game that ended in a goalless draw.
The Reds had a night to forget on Thursday as a new record was set by relegation-threatened Burnley as they suffered a 1-0 shock defeat. The loss meant that Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten run at Anfield came to an end while Burnley picked their first-ever victory in 46 years.
Match Facts
- Manchester United have failed to beat Liverpool in their last 6 meetings in all competitions.
- In the last four meetings, both teams have failed to produce more than two goals in all competitions.
- Man United have lost only a single game in their last eight matches in all competitions, winning five times while drawing twice in the process.
- The Red Devils have kept four clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Jurgen Klopp’s men have now gone 438 minutes (7.3 hours) without scoring a Premier League goal.
- Liverpool have picked three wins in their last eight matches in all competitions, losing twice while settling for three draws in the process.
- The Reds have kept three clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Match Head to Head
In their last six meetings in all competitions, United have failed to register a single victory over Liverpool. The Reds have been United three times during those meetings while settling for three draws in the process.
Their most recent clash was last weekend at Anfield where United forced a 0-0 draw to remain at the top of the Premier League standings. Last season, the pair met twice, with the first encounter at Old Trafford ending with a 1-1 scoreline while Liverpool registering a 2-0 victory in the return leg.
Manchester United News
The hosts will continue to miss the services of Phil Jones, Brandon Williams, and Marcos Rojo with the trio nursing injuries.
Liverpool Team News
Jordan Henderson remains doubtful for the away trip having missed a 1-0 loss to Burnley due to fitness concerns.
Diogo Jota is also sidelined as he is weeks away from returning to training.
Manchester United vs Liverpool Match Prediction
United came from a goal down to register a 2-1 victory against Fulham in the midweek, a result that saw them reclaim the top spot. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have been in a fine form of late and head into the clash as the favorites, facing struggling side Liverpool.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a draw and Betway is backing the results with 3.40 odds while 1XBet is giving 3.46
Goals – Under 2.5
The last four meetings between the two teams have produced less than three goals and this weekend, the result might not be different.
Betway are backing under 2.5 markets with 1.89 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.881.
Sunday Multi bets
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