Liverpool - Manchester City predictions and free betting tips [10/03/2024]

Today within the framework of round 28 of the EPL, Liverpool will host Manchester City. Just one point and one position separate these two giants in the league table, hence the result of this match could predestine the fate of the championship title on this Sceptred Isle.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool: Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Dias.
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Álvarez.

Stadium

The match will take place in Liverpool at Anfield Stadium.

Liverpool

The Reds were not at their best last season, but are delivering at the highest level in the current campaign. At present, the Merseyside team tops the Premier League table, one point ahead of their closest rivals. Following an impressive streak of no losses, the Reds suffered a setback early in February, losing 3:1 to Arsenal. Since then, Jurgen Klopp's men have revived their winning streak, securing victories over Burnley (3:1), Brentford (1:4), Luton Town (4:1), and Nottingham Forest with a late goal (0:1) by Darwin Nunez. Besides, the Reds won the EFL Cup in February and this week massively crushed Sparta Prague (1:5) in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16. Liverpool haven't lost at Anfield in the last 29 games in all competitions - the last downfall was against Real Madrid in the Champions League 13 months ago.
Unfortunately, Liverpool's squad list for the upcoming match against Manchester City is quite sparse: goalkeeper Alisson and right-back Alexander-Arnold, central defender Matip, midfielders Jones, Thiago, Gravenberch and Bajcetic are all out due to injuries, as well as winger Diogo Jota.

On top of this, central defender Konate sustained an injury last Thursday in Prague - his participation remains uncertain. Young forward Jayden Danns suffered a concussion last weekend and may not get clearance to play as well. On a positive note, Salah has returned to the group and will certainly appear in the starting XI on Sunday; he'll be paired with Darwin Nunez (10 goals and 7 assists), while Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai will orchestrate the game in the centre of the pitch.

Manchester City

The Citizens still have a fair chance to secure their fourth consecutive Premier League title this year. Currently, they're in second place in the league, trailing their upcoming rivals by one point. Over the past few months, City has been in impressive form, as demonstrated by their current unbeaten streak of 12 matches (10 wins and 2 draws). Following a home draw against Chelsea (1:1), Pep Guardiola's men overcame Brentford (1:0), Bournemouth (0:1) and Manchester United (3:1) last weekend.

City is the best team in the EPL regarding away performances: in 13 matches, the team has amassed 28 points, scored 28 goals, and conceded just 15. Unlike Liverpool, City's key players will be available for this clash: only winger Jack Grealish is ruled out due to an injury. Belgian playmaker De Bruyne has been in spectacular form in 2024 - he is expected to start on Sunday alongside Erling Haaland (18 goals and 5 assists). With 11 goals and 7 assists, Phil Foden, who netted twice last weekend, is becoming one of the best players in the world. Rodri (6 goals and 5 assists) is the backbone of City's central area.

Head-to-Head

Earlier this season, the teams settled for a draw at the Etihad (1:1), and overall Liverpool have lost only one of their last 20 home Premier League games against City.

Match prediction  Liverpool - Manchester City

A flurry of injuries and limited recovery time after midweek European action make Liverpool the underdogs for the upcoming clash. The Blues have been in superb form in recent weeks, and are steaming towards another Premier League title. Therefore, betting on a City victory with a 0 handicap is quite convincing.