Manchester United vs Liverpool: Preview, free tip and statistics
23.10.2021 09:00
The tenth round of England's top competition will conclude on Sunday evening with a closely watched North-West derby between Manchester United and Liverpool.
Background information, news and team form
The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool dates back deep into the late 19th century, with the first match between these teams taking place in 1894, making it one of the oldest derbies in English football. Liverpool won 2-0 against the then still-named Newton Heath team. Although Liverpool didn't have the best of years at the beginning of this decade, with the arrival of Jurgen Klopp and big names like Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firminha, Liverpool worked their way back among the top teams in the Premier League, and this rivalry is gaining momentum once again. Manchester United brought in big names in the summer in the form of Raphael Varane and Jordan Sancho, but the most important acquisition was the clear signing of Portuguese megastar Cristiano Ronaldo. So a battle similar to those at the start of the millennium of the Premier League's two best strikers at the moment will heat up at Old Trafford, with Cristiano Ronaldo on the home side and Mohamed Salah on the Liverpool side. Both teams would like to storm to the title of England's top competition this season, but only one can become the champion, so the following duel may indicate a lot about who will have more say in this race. At the moment, the visiting Reds are the better side, who are in second place behind London's Chelsea with 18 points. Manchester United are in sixth place with fourteen points, and their form within the Premier League is not the best yet. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been cursed by Red Devils fans over the past few weeks, with many calling for his dismissal. Should the Norwegian coach manage to bring this match against rivals Liverpool to a successful conclusion he would surely win the home fans back to his side.
Betdoin's view of the match
The home side United enter this match as the odds-on underdog at odds of 3.10. A draw is available at bookmakers at odds of 3.67 and a win for odds-on favourite Liverpool is available at odds of 2.30. The goal line for this match is listed at over 2.75.Our clever Betdoin algorithm sees the value for this game more in the under bets. Both teams played a tough Champions League match during the week, with neither team sparing their biggest stars, so we can expect a more defensive-minded match.
Absentees and estimated line-ups
The home side may be missing a trio of players for this match, namely Marcus Rashford, who is uncertain whether he will be able to recover from his injury. Bruno Fernandes limped off in training after the Champions League game, and Fred's injury from the Atalanta game is also not the slightest. However, Solskjaer confirmed in his press conference that Marcus Rashford should be available on the bench for this game at least. Liverpool may be able to get the long-term injured Curtis Jones back to health, but the start of another midfielder Thiago Alcantara is out of the question. No more injuries have been reported by Liverpool.
Manchester United - estimated line-up:
De Gea - Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw - McTominay, Pogba - Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford - Ronaldo
Liverpool - estimated line-up:
Alisson - Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson - Henderson, Fabinho, Milner - Salah, Firmino, Mane
Free tip for Manchester United vs Liverpool - under 3,5 goals (1,67)
Frequently asked questions about the match Manchester United vs Liverpool :
Where to watch the Manchester United vs Liverpool match live on TV? The match is being broadcast on DStv Now, SuperSport Premier League ROA, SuperSport MaXimo 1, Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique.
What players to watch during the match? Ronaldo, Fernandes, Salah, Mane
Who is the favourite for the match? According to the bookmakers, Liverpool is the favourite (2.30).
How did the last game between the two teams end? Manchester United 2-4 Liverpool, 13/5/2021.
What time does the match start? Kick-off at 17:30.
What stadium will the match be played in? Old Trafford (Manchester)
Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.
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