Liverpool vs. Manchester City Predictions

• When: Sunday, October 11, 5:30 PM CET
• Where: Anfield, Liverpool, England

Premier League returns following a lengthy international break. And one big derby is already on the cards, with Liverpool hosting Manchester City. There’s not much talk about the game itself, as many are focused on Man City’s legal issues and a potential fine over their financial rule breaches.

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Liverpool

After a poor start, Liverpool slowly got a grip on the situation. The Reds have triumphed in 4 of their last 5 matches, though they haven’t won often in their EPL fixtures. For now, the Reds have 2 wins and 3 ties in the Premiership, which is well below expectations.

The defense is problematic for Iraola, even though it kept its net intact in the previous two league games. We often see blackouts in that part of the unit, but that’s understandable, given that the Spanish manager imposes an ultra-offensive style of play and focuses on attack.

Liverpool have had 4 home games this year, and three ended with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals. In those same matches, the Reds have scored two or more goals.

Manchester City

City is in the headlines because of its financial fair play problems and breaches. The fine is lingering over their heads like a sword, and it’s still unknown what it will be. For some, the Citizens could be relegated; for others, they will have to pay a substantial fine but keep playing in the EPL.

Right now, this unit is blasting all of its rivals, having posted 7 triumphs in a row. During the streak, they had a 4-game stretch where they kept clean sheets, and over the past two matches, City netted 10 times. Once in the EFL Cup vs. Norwich, 5-0, and in the EPL vs. Sunderland, 5-3.

Haaland is again the EPL top goalscorer with 5 hits, while Ryan Cherki has 3 goals and 2 assists. The two are the backbone of the team and the lethal axis that pushes it forward.

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Liverpool and Manchester City Possible Lineups

Liverpool: Alisson; Kerkez, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Barcola, Gakpo, Wirtz; Isak

Manchester City: Donnarumma; Lewis, Dias, Guehi, Guardiol; Enzo, Anderson; Semenyo, Cherki, Foden; Haaland

Liverpool vs Manchester City Head to Head

Liverpool and Man City met three times last season. The Citizens won each one: 3-0 at home and 1-2 on the road in the EPL, and 4-0 in the FA Cup.

Liverpool vs. Manchester City Predictions

This is a game made for high efficiency. Both teams have superb quality in attack, and recent head-to-head trends also suggest plenty of goals.

Our verdict: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals

Liverpool versus Manchester City Odds

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