Liverpool vs Manchester United prediction, H2H & bets – January 5, 2025
The central event of the 20th round of the Premier League will be the battle between Liverpool and Manchester United. When such legendary clubs meet, do other matches take a back seat? Is there any chance for MU to stop the Merseysiders.
Match Preview
Liverpool’s season is shaping up almost perfectly. The team leads the Premier League, five points ahead of their closest rival, with two games in hand. In their last match, Arne Slot’s side demolished West Ham 5-0 away, extending their league winning streak to three matches.
In the Champions League, Liverpool has won every match, securing the top spot in the overall standings. Even in the less significant Carabao Cup, they’ve reached the semifinals. With their form this season, Liverpool is on track to claim multiple trophies, including the Premier League title.
For Manchester United, the season has been another disappointment. They are 14th in the table, just seven points above the relegation zone. In their last league match, they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle, marking their third consecutive loss in the Premier League, with a 0-7 goal difference in this stretch.
United’s only bright spot is their Europa League campaign, where they remain unbeaten and hold seventh place in the overall standings. It seems their focus may be shifting to European competitions, as domestic league ambitions are minimal this season.
In the first-round meeting, Liverpool dominated United 3-0 away, with standout performances from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah.
Prediction
At Anfield, Liverpool fans will undoubtedly create a hostile atmosphere for their arch-rivals. Liverpool is in exceptional form, while Manchester United appears to be sinking into a pattern of defeats. Despite their struggles, United remains a dangerous side with quality players in their squad.
Bookmakers strongly favor Liverpool, offering odds of 1.35 for a home win, while a Manchester United victory is priced at over 8. A high-scoring game is anticipated, with odds for over 3 goals set at 1.61.
Betting Recommendation: Back Liverpool to win with a handicap of -1.5 goals. Given their current form and Manchester United’s struggles, a comfortable home victory is the most likely outcome.
