Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
In the central clash of the 28th round of the Premier League, Liverpool will face Manchester City. Read the match prediction on the pages of our resource.
Liverpool
The "Reds," after a disappointing previous season, have once again entered the title race, currently leading the Premier League with just a one-point margin from the second spot. Jurgen Klopp has already announced his departure as head coach in the summer, and the German will strive for a graceful exit. In the last round, Liverpool narrowly defeated Nottingham Forest away with a hard-fought 1:0 victory, with the only goal coming in the 90+9 minute. This week, the team played in the Europa League, where they demolished Sparta Prague away in the first leg of the round of 16 with a resounding 5:1 victory. The club faces a significant personnel shortage with 9 key players unavailable, including Jota, Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson.
Manchester City
The "Citizens" are accustomed to battling for the Premier League title and currently sit second, trailing the leaders by just one point. In the last round, Guardiola's men defeated Manchester United in the derby with a convincing 3:1 victory, asserting their dominance in the city. Manchester City also played in European competitions this week, but in the Champions League, where they managed to overcome Copenhagen with a 3:1 victory at home, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. The club faces three key absences, one of which could have been strengthened by the addition of Grealish.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, the teams couldn't determine a winner, playing to a 1:1 draw.
- In 9 out of the last 10 head-to-head meetings, both teams found the net.
Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction
A fixture of this magnitude certainly doesn't need advertising; such a match is a must-watch, as the Premier League leaders clash, a significant achievement indeed. Bookmakers give a slight edge to the visitors, which makes sense considering Manchester City's fewer personnel losses. We expect an evenly contested match and suggest placing a bet on both teams scoring.
