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Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction & Preview

Preview

As we gear up for another electrifying clash in the England Premier League this Sunday, 07th April, all eyes will be on Old Trafford where Manchester United host the league leaders Liverpool in what promises to be a pulsating 32nd-round encounter. The game kicks off at 14:30, under the watchful eyes of coaches Erik ten Hag and Jürgen Klopp from Manchester United and Liverpool respectively.

The historical backdrop to this match is rich with rivalry and intense competition. In their last five head-to-head matches, Manchester United have edged out with three wins compared to Liverpool's single victory, alongside one draw. Their most recent encounter on 17/03/2024 ended in a thrilling 4-3 win for Manchester United at Old Trafford, suggesting that goals are rarely in short supply when these two teams meet.

Looking at their current form paints an interesting picture; while Liverpool sits comfortably atop the Premier League table with an impressive haul of 70 points from their games so far, they come into this match as favorites according to bookmakers. They boast four wins out of their last five matches - a stark contrast to Manchester United's struggle which has seen them secure only one win in their last five outings. This difference is further highlighted by recent performances; while Liverpool dispatched Sheffield United with a solid 3-1 victory at Anfield, Manchester United suffered a narrow defeat against Chelsea away from home with a scoreline of Chelsea 4 -3 Manchester United.

Statistically speaking, both teams have been potent offensively but differ defensively; while both teams average over two goals per game (2 for Man Utd and an even more impressive rate of nearly three goals per game for Liverpool), it's on the defensive end where disparities emerge –Manchester averages conceding slightly more than one goal per match (1.5), whereas Liverpool has shown greater solidity by conceding just one goal on average.

Given these stats and considering both teams' scoring prowess especially when playing away (Liverpool) or at home (Manchester), fans could well expect another high-scoring affair come Sunday afternoon.

Bet

Taking into account both team’s scoring capabilities as demonstrated not only across the season but also during their confrontations - coupled with defensive vulnerabilities particularly noted in Manchester United’s recent outings - betting on 'Over 2.5' goals seems like the most promising wager here. Odds of 1.33 indicate strong expectations among bookies for a high-scoring affair which aligns perfectly with historical data between these sides and current form that suggests plenty of action ahead.