Liverpool vs Manchester City: preview, free tip and statistics

01.10.2021 11:00

The seventh round of the top English competition will close on Sunday evening with a clash of the two leading teams. Liverpool will welcome visiting Manchester City at Anfield.

Background information, news and team form

Liverpool struggled last season with many injuries and a small squad width, and therefore eventually dropped out of the English league title race. So far this season, injuries have eluded them, and even with that, they sit in first place with 14 points. However, it is too early to talk about the championship title, but the start is promising for Liverpool. As the only team in the English Premier League, Liverpool has not lost yet and even managed to score the most goals. The Reds' defence is only third in the Premier League, but the return of the long-term injured Van Dijk to the centre of defence is noticeable. Liverpool is also doing well in the Champions League. They have six points from two games. First, Liverpool managed to beat Ac Milan 3-2 at home after a dramatic finish. And this Tuesday, Liverpool demolished the Portuguese champion - Porto 1:5 after goals from Salah, Mane and substitute Firmino. If Liverpool maintains this form we can expect them to attack trophies on all available fronts. Manchester City didn't start this Premier League season well at all, losing 1-0 to Leicester Foxes in the English Super Cup match and then losing 1-0 in the same manner in the subsequent first clash against Tottenham. However, in the next two games against Norwich and Arsenal, Pep Guardiola's team regained their momentum and beat both opponents without conceding a goal. And in the next game against Leicester, he confirmed his great form, as he managed to defeat Brendan Rogers' team from the aforementioned Super Cup. Now Manchester City occupies the second position with 13 points, similar to Chelsea, Manchester United and Everton, but thanks to a better score especially in terms of defence, which got only one goal, the Citizens kept the mentioned second position. 

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Manchester City enters this match as the odds-on favourite at 2.45. A draw is available at odds of 3.55. And the bookmakers have written odds for Liverpool to win at odds of 2.86. The goal line for this match is written at over 2,75. Bookmakers are expecting rather more goals, and this is what our clever Betdoin algorithm has noticed, seeing value mainly in the underdog bets. While both teams boast great offence, on the other hand, their defences have received the least amount of goals and it is necessary to include this fact in the analysis.

 

 

Absentees and estimated lineups 

Jurgen Klopp confirmed in his press conference that the start of right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is ruled out and he will not start the game along with Alcantara and Elliot. Pep Guardiola will miss tenacious midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who is not expected to return until the national break. Ukrainian Zinchenko remains a doubt. Other than these absences, both teams are otherwise complete.

Liverpool - estimated line-up:

Alisson - Milner, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson - Henderson, Fabinho, Jones; Salah, Firmino, Mane

Manchester City - estimated line-up:

Ederson - Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo - Silva, Rodri, Foden - Jesus, De Bruyne, Grealish

 

Free tip for Liverpool vs Manchester City - under 3,5 goals (1,44)

 

Frequently asked questions about the match Liverpool vs Manchester City :

Where to watch Liverpool vs Manchester City live on TV?  The match is being broadcast on SuperSport Premier League ROA, Canal+ Sport 4 Afrique, SuperSport MaXimo 1, DStv Now.

What players to watch during the match? Salah, Mane, Grealish, De Bruyene. 

Who is the favourite for the match? According to the bookmakers, Manchester City (2.45) is the favourite.

How did the last game between the two teams end? Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City, 7/2/2021. 

What time does the game start? Kick-off at 5:30pm. 

What stadium will the game be played in? Anfield - Liverpool

Where can I find the game at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.