Liverpool VS Manchester City - Prediction

Liverpool will welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday in one of the biggest matches of the Premier League weekend. The two English giants have produced some unforgettable battles over the years, and another exciting contest is expected when they meet for the first time this season.

Manchester City have made a perfect start to their Premier League campaign, winning all five matches. The defending visitors will arrive at Anfield sitting at the top of the table with 15 points. Liverpool, meanwhile, are sixth with nine points after two wins and three draws. The Reds are still unbeaten in the league, but their inability to turn draws into victories has left them six points behind City. A victory on Sunday would reduce that gap and give Liverpool a much-needed boost.

City boss Enzo Maresca knows it will be a difficult game at Anfield. He said, "It will be a tough game for sure. Tough test. We need to be ready. The focus has to be about the game but also we know the environment in Anfield is nice and probably it will be worse because of the situation, but we will try to do our best to win the game."

Stats & Facts

• Manchester City have won all five Premier League matches this season, collecting 15 points from a possible 15.
• Liverpool have recorded two wins and three draws in their opening five league matches, collecting nine points.
• Manchester City have won the last three encounters against Liverpool across all competitions, scoring nine goals and conceding just one.
• Manchester City have won only two of their last 16 Premier League away matches against Liverpool.
• Erling Haaland has scored five goals in his previous three matches against the Reds.
• Man City defeated Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in February 2026 and could now win consecutive league visits there for the first time since 1953.

Team News

Erling Haaland got a slight knock during the international break, but Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Haaland is available for tomorrow's game. Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo have been injured for a while, and the manager did not provide any update on them. However, Phil Foden is back again after serving a three-game suspension.

As for Liverpool, they will miss the service of Alexander Isak as he got injured during the break. The manager also confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is unavailable due to an injury, while Cody Gakpo is uncertain due to fitness concerns.

Possible Lineup for Liverpool:

Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Munoz; Barcola

Possible Lineup for Man City:

Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Gvardiol; Fernandez, Anderson; Ndiaye, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

Prediction: Man City 2-2 Liverpool

Liverpool have the advantage of playing at Anfield, where their supporters can create a difficult atmosphere for visiting teams. The Reds are also unbeaten in the league and will be determined to close the gap on the leaders. Both teams have the attacking ability to score goals, but neither side is guaranteed to control the match. Liverpool's home advantage could help them respond to City's attacking pressure, while the visitors have the quality to punish defensive mistakes.

Betfair Odds

Liverpool: 2.60

Draw: 3.70

Man City: 2.55

Visit BFB247 to get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!