Predictions for English Premier League football 2025-26

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Manchester United
Manchester United
Liverpool
Liverpool

Kick-off: 3 May 2026, 14:30

Match Finished · Old Trafford

Status: Match FinishedVenue: Old TraffordCity: ManchesterRound: Regular Season - 35Referee: D. England
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Published: 09 May 2026Updated: 11 Aug 2026

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Prediction snapshot

Double chance : draw or Liverpool

Win or draw

110%Home
X45%Draw
245%Away
att50%50%
def45%55%
h2h38%62%
form50%50%
goals35%65%
total46.0%54.0%

Head-to-head

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Match preview

Match: Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction: Total Goals Over 2.5 Odds: 1.50 Match Analysis and Betting Preview The historic Northwest Derby remains one of the most high-scoring and unpredictable fixtures in English football. Since the start of 2024, the

Match: Manchester United vs Liverpool

Prediction: Total Goals Over 2.5

Odds: 1.50

Match Analysis and Betting Preview

The historic Northwest Derby remains one of the most high-scoring and unpredictable fixtures in English football. Since the start of 2024, the rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool has consistently delivered goal-heavy spectacles. In fact, their last five head-to-head encounters have all seen the "Total Goals Over 2.5" market successfully hit.

Manchester United has demonstrated a notable upward trajectory in recent performances, showing increased efficiency in the final third. When these two sides clash, the atmosphere and competitive intensity often lead to open, attacking football. Given the tactical setups and the historical trend of high-scoring games throughout this calendar year, expecting at least three goals in this match is a highly probable outcome for bettors.

Manchester United

Manchester United

Last 5 form: 67%Attack: 60%Defence: 60%League run: WDWWLWDLWW
  • Played 34, won 17
  • Clean sheets: 6
  • Failed to score: 3

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Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
2Manchester City3877-3578
3Manchester United3869-5071
4Aston Villa3856-4965

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
L. MartinezMissing FixtureRed Card
M. de LigtMissing FixtureBack Injury
Liverpool

Liverpool

Last 5 form: 67%Attack: 60%Defence: 67%League run: LWWWLDLWWW
  • Played 34, won 17
  • Clean sheets: 10
  • Failed to score: 4

Recent matches

vs Crystal Palace · 3-1Premier League · 25 Apr 2026
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Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
4Aston Villa3856-4965
5Liverpool3863-5360
6Bournemouth3858-5457

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
AlissonMissing FixtureMuscle Injury
S. BajceticMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
C. BradleyMissing FixtureKnee Injury
H. EkitikeMissing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
W. EndoMissing FixtureFoot Injury
A. IsakMissing FixtureMuscle Injury

Post-match snapshot

Score: 3-2

  • 6' M. Cunha - Normal Goal
  • 14' B. Sesko - Normal Goal
  • 46' B. Sesko - Substitution 1
  • 47' D. Szoboszlai - Normal Goal
  • 49' Luke Shaw - Yellow Card
MetricManchester U.Liverpool
Shots on Goal65
Shots off Goal65
Total Shots1813
Blocked Shots63
Shots insidebox147
Shots outsidebox46

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