Liverpool vs. Man United: Betting Insights, Preview, and Predictions

The stage is set for another fierce clash, but with Liverpool flying high under Arne Slot, the pressure is on Ruben Amorim's struggling United side.

January 4, 2025
7:03 pm

2024 was supposed to be a transition year for Liverpool after Jürgen Klopp’s departure, but under Arne Slot, the Reds are flying high! Slot has built on Klopp’s foundation, leading Liverpool to a strong position at the top of the Premier League and racking up 92 league goals this year – their second-highest total in top-flight history.

Among those goals were five against Manchester United, including a solid 3-0 win at Old Trafford earlier this season. Now, Slot is on the hunt for history, aiming to be only the second Liverpool manager to pull off a league double over United in his first season, a feat last achieved by George Kay in 1936/37.

Manchester United’s Struggles

Confidence is at an all-time low for Manchester United. The Red Devils haven’t won in their last nine visits to Anfield across all competitions (D4, L5), scoring just once during that stretch. Their current form isn’t looking great either, having lost their last three Premier League matches without finding the net, leaving them stuck in the bottom half of the table.

Manager Ruben Amorim is feeling the heat and could make history for all the wrong reasons if his team loses again. United risk losing four league matches in a row for the first time since February 1979, and potentially doing so without scoring for the first time since April 1909. Their December defensive struggles, with 18 goals conceded in all competitions – their highest monthly total since 1964 – highlight the challenge ahead.

Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Manchester United lead the overall head-to-head, with 83 wins in 215 meetings compared to Liverpool’s 72.
Liverpool have lost just one of their last 13 Premier League matches against United, with that defeat coming in August 2022 (2-1 at Old Trafford).
United are winless in their last eight league trips to Anfield, their longest such run since 1979.
United have scored only one goal in their last eight Premier League visits to Anfield and have failed to score in their last five.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability:

Liverpool: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
Draw: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
Manchester United: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
(Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change.)

Best Odds:

Liverpool to win @ 2/7
Mohamed Salah to score anytime @ 5/6
Both teams to score @ 4/5

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Key Players to Watch

For Liverpool, Mohamed Salah is the star, contributing to 21 goals (15 goals, 6 assists) in his last 12 matches against United. His sizzling form could be the game-changer once again.

On the flip side, Amad Diallo might give United their best shot at breaking through. The young winger scored a late winner in last season’s FA Cup clash, which is still United’s only win in their last five matchups (D2, L2).

Team Statistics

Liverpool’s attack has been on fire under Slot, averaging 2.5 goals per game this season at Anfield. Defensively, they’ve only conceded 0.8 goals per match at home, showing their strength on both ends.

United’s away struggles are clear, with no goals scored at Anfield in their last five Premier League visits. With just 1.1 goals per game on the road this season and a shaky defense letting in 2.0 goals per match, Amorim’s side has a tough road ahead.

Hot Stat: Liverpool have won 11 of their last 15 home matches by a multi-goal margin, a sharp contrast to United’s road woes.