Liverpool - Manchester City: can City extend their unbeaten run?
In the headline fixture of the 25th round of the English Premier League, we are set for a clash between Liverpool and Manchester City. The match will take place on Sunday, February 8, kicking off at 17:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this game.
Liverpool - Manchester City: match facts and head-to-head
- Liverpool have won their last two matches.
- In their previous 16 matches, Liverpool have lost only once.
- Manchester City are unbeaten in four consecutive matches: three wins and a draw.
- Manchester City have scored at least one goal in five straight matches, Liverpool in six.
- At home, Liverpool are unbeaten in eight consecutive matches.
- Away from home, Manchester City have failed to win in three matches: one draw and two defeats.
- Manchester City boast the best attack in the league with 49 goals.
- In the current campaign, Man City have won 39% of their matches.
- In 39% of their matches this season, Manchester City have scored in both halves.
- In the most recent head-to-head meeting, Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0.
Liverpool - Manchester City: match preview
Liverpool have been somewhat inconsistent throughout the season. In their last ten matches, the team has lost only once, but has also drawn four times. Liverpool sit sixth in the table with 39 points after 24 rounds. They trail fifth place by one point and fourth place by two. In the previous round, Arne Slot’s side thrashed Newcastle 4-1. At home, the team has performed quite strongly, and the battle for a Champions League spot lies ahead and promises to be extremely challenging.
Manchester City are currently second in the table and are fighting for the league title. They have collected 47 points from 24 league matches and trail the leaders by six points. In midweek, City defeated Newcastle in the EFL Cup semi-final, while in the previous league round they drew 2-2 with Tottenham, a result that allowed Arsenal to pull clear by several points. Despite this, the Citizens currently have the best attack in the Premier League, having scored 49 goals in 24 matches.
Probable line-ups
- Liverpool: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
- Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Ake, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O'Reilly; Cherki, Reijnders, Semenyo; Haaland
Prediction
The headline match of the 25th Premier League round promises to be intense and highly entertaining. Both teams have clear objectives, so motivation will not be lacking. I suggest a bet on both teams to score.
