Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-03-09 15:45.
[p]The chance to become the outright leaders in this enthralling Premier League title-race awaits both Liverpool and Manchester City, when the two clash in what has quickly become a rivalry for the ages. The Anfield turf will be riddled with stars knowing that a result here could define whether Liverpool ultimately lift a record-equalling 20th top-flight crown, or City secure an unprecedented fourth title in succession, although the battle may well be won in the dugouts.[/p]
[p]This match pits the second and third current longest-serving managers in England’s top-four divisions against each other, when Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola celebrate their 30th managerial encounter, with neither man facing an opponent more often than each other. They’re split by a hair with Klopp winning 12 times to Pep’s 11 (D6), which again accounts for the most defeats either has suffered to a manager in their famed careers. [/p]
[p]The 35 mile trip from the Etihad to Anfield could make all the difference, since the Kop has seen their troops lose just once in their last 55 home league matches (W42, D12). No side poses more of a threat to that record than the Citizens, who have beaten their last nine opponents on the road in all competitions, scoring at least three times in six of those games. [/p]
[p]But while City have had their way at most Premier League grounds in recent years, Anfield is not one of them, with Liverpool surrendering to only a single loss in City’s last 20 league visits (D6, L13). In fact, the comforts of home have played a major part in this fixture, since the away side on the day has won just twice in the last 30 Premier League H2Hs.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Anfield will be buzzing for the long awaited return of talisman Mohamed Salah, given his career-high 17 direct goal contributions (G11, A6) in his 20 matches against Manchester City. The visitors will rely on Kevin De Bruyne’s similar output in this fixture, since he’s had a hand in 12 goals (G4, A8) in his last 15 encounters with Liverpool.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: An early goal could set up a blockbuster, as Liverpool (22) and Manchester City (21) have won the most points from losing positions this season. [/p]