Manchester City vs. Liverpool Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds (GW11)
The Etihad Stadium is the site where perennial English title contenders Manchester City and Liverpool will renew their rivalry Sunday. It's a battle of second and third, as both City and Liverpool are seeking to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola will hope to revive City's title chase as he deploys his downhill style of football that is predicated upon his star striker out-maneuvering opponent defenders.
Arne Slot has calmed a run of horrible form with two successive wins after a string of consecutive defeats.
Premier League Player News & Updates
Manchester City vs. Liverpool Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City and Liverpool have met 228 times, dating back to 1893 when Liverpool earned a 1-0 victory over Manchester City, then known as Ardwick, in a League Division Two match.
Liverpool have dominated the all-time series, winning 110 times and drawing on 58 occasions.
More recently, Manchester City have gone winless across their last four Premier league meetings versus the Reds (two losses, two draws).
Fixture Trivia
Question: Which Manchester City goalkeeper made three saves in the penalty shootout that decided the 2016 League Cup Final?
Gameweek 10 Trivia: Which Chelsea player netted a brace in their 2017 FA Cup Semifinal victory over Tottenham?
Betting Odds and Predictions for Manchester City vs. Liverpool Match
Premier League Odds Comparisons
Moneyline Odds
DraftKings: MCI -110 Draw +285, LIV +260
FanDuel: MCI -120 Draw +290, LIV +270
BetMGM: MCI -110 Draw +300, LIV +260
Bet365: MCI -110 Draw +290, LIV +260
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RECENT FORM
Manchester City (WWWLW) defeated Borussia Dortmund in midweek Champions League action. The Cityzens have outscored their opponents 10-3 across their three-match winning streak.
Liverpool (WWLLL) broke a string of defeats with home, clean-sheet victories over Aston Villa in Gameweek 10 and a midweek Champions League triumph over Real Madrid. Prior to the two wins, the Reds had conceded multiple goals in five straight fixtures (all competitions).
FORMATIONS
Manchester City are most likely to line up in a 4-3-3 shape. When City control possession, look for Guardiola's tactical nuances to take shape as a full-back will move into the midfield, allowing the likes of Bernardo Silva or Phil Foden to take-up an attacking position further up the pitch.
Liverpool are most likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1. The double-pivot is intended to shield a Liverpool backline that has conceded 14 goals across their first 10 league fixtures. When operating optimally, the double-pivot provides the talented Liverpool full-backs license to make overlapping runs into the attacking half of the pitch.
LINEUP NOTES & INJURY NEWS
Premier League Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City Injury News & Lineup Notes
Guardiola will have a nearly full compliment of players Sunday, with his lone absence being Mateo Kovacic. The midfielder is set to undergo heel surgery in the coming days and will be sidelined until February, according to Sportske Novosti.
After resting Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki in their midweek win versus Borussia Dortmund, look for the two key players to reenter the CIty starting XI. Tijjani Reijnders could be an option in lieu of Bernardo Silva after notching two assists in the midweek Champions League victory.
If Guardiola opts for rotation in his backline, look for Nico O'Reilly to be relegated to the substitue's bench as Josko Gvardiol slides to left-back and John Stones to take a role in central defense.
Liverpool Injury News & Lineup Notes
Defensively, Alisson (hamstring) is out for the fixture. With Liverpool's No. 1 sidelined, Giorgi Mamardashvili will make his fifth Premier League start and eighth Liverpool appearance.
After suffering a hamstring injury in Liverpool's defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt, Slot confirmed, "Jeremie (Frimpong) and Alisson will both also not be available for Sunday," according to Liverpool.com. Look for Conor Bradley to remain at right-back after a strong performance versus Real Madrid midweek.
In the center of the park, Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring) remains out amidst his recovery from a summer surgery. The 21-year old academy product is likely to make an appearance with Liverpool's U-21 in the initial stages of his recovery before returning as an option for the senior team, according to This is Anfield.
Also according to Liverpool.com, the Reds' marquee summer signing, Alexander Isak (groin) will be a game-time-decision Sunday and will most likely to see time off of the substitute's bench as he works to return to full fitness. Hugo Ekitike is expected to lead the line to start, whether Isak is fit or not.
KEY MATCHUPS
Mohamed Salah versus Nico O'Reilly
After scoring in each of Liverpool's last two Premier League fixtures, the stories of the Egyptian King's demise have quieted for the time being. Across his last five appearances (four starts), Salah has created eight chances from 16 shots (six on goal) and 13 crosses (three accurate). Conversely, O'Reilly has conceded 12 fouls across his last 10 appearances (nine starts). Whether Salah is able to put the young defender in precarious positions or if O'Reilly is able to slow Salah's attack will prove crucial.
Phil Foden versus Liverpool double-pivot
After a challenging 2024/2025 season, Foden appears to have rediscovered the form that made him one of the best attackers in the world. Across his first 10 appearances (nine starts), the versatile attacker has notched three goals and two assists (all competitions). The ability of the Liverpool holding midfield pairing of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch to squeeze the space around Foden will impact whether the Englishman will be able to fully show his talent and guile. If the Reds midfield is able to contain Foden, the Etihad faithful will need to continue to depend upon one player's goalscoring to take the victory.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Erling Haaland has scored at least one goal in 12 of his first 14 appearances (all competitions). Across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions, the world's top striker has displayed his finishing touch by rattling-off 22 shots (17 on goal) and scoring six times. Despite the domineering play of Liverpool central-defensive pairing Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, I expect the Norwegian to continue his strong run of form and bully at least one goal into the net.
RESULT
Manchester City 2 - Liverpool 1
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Manchester City: Nov. 22 at Newcastle
Liverpool: Nov. 22 vs. Nottingham Forest
