Liverpool vs Manchester City: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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Manchester CityThe model puts Manchester City at 38%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Recent form favours Manchester City.
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Liverpool have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Manchester City have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Liverpool have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Manchester City is priced at 2.575.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 4 | 1 | |||||
| 5 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Liverpool at 36%. The model puts the draw at 26%. The model puts Manchester City at 38%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.
The market frames this as a close contest. Liverpool is priced at 2.544. The draw is priced at 3.68. Manchester City is priced at 2.575.
Liverpool have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings. Manchester City have won 5 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 4 of their head-to-head meetings.
Liverpool have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Manchester City have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 53% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Liverpool or Manchester City?
Our model rates Manchester City as the most likely outcome at 38% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Liverpool vs Manchester City?
A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 6 Liverpool wins, 4 draws, 5 Manchester City wins.
League table
England. Premier League| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13:5 | 15 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 12 |
| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16:5 | 10 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds United | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 9 |  Newcastle United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 8 |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 11 |  Ipswich Town | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 12 |  Manchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 5 |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 14 |  Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:10 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 17 |  Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 18 |  Coventry City | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1:10 | 3 |
| 19 |  Fulham | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 20 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2:8 | 2 |
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