Reigning English champions Manchester City will take on red-hot Liverpool in the English Premier League this Sunday with everything still to play for.
Man City has a one-point lead over their rivals with eight games left in the season, so whoever wins the weekend match will gain a massive advantage in the race for the title.
Recent Form
Man City has won three straight games and is unbeaten in its last seven matches, although their Premier League form has not been up to their usual standard, with losses to Tottenham and a draw with Crystal Palace mixed in,
On the other side, Liverpool has won five straight matches and 11 Premier League matches in a row. They have done a fantastic job closing the gap on the league leaders after the gap seemed insurmountable.
Matchup Information
Manchester City and Liverpool will kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET this Sunday inside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
City vs Liverpool Betting Analysis
Manchester City Betting Analysis
Last year’s league champions were the most popular choice in early Premier League predictions to take home the title once again, and they are on their way to doing so.
Man City is known for blitzing its opponents with suffocating offensive pressure, dominant ball retention, and inventing passing that opens up opportunities in front of goal. They have also conceded fewer goals than any other team in the league, which makes them a tremendous bet for every match they play.
Liverpool Betting Analysis
Liverpool also has a prolific attack, just in a different manner; their front three of Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, and Mohamed Salah all have moments of individual brilliance that can flip the switch on a game at any moment, even if they have had poor matches up to that point. The Reds can go cold and also let a couple of goals squeak in unexpectedly, but they have the highest ceiling of any team in the world.
Liverpool is almost always favored in Premier League betting odds, except in the case of their match with City.
Updates
Ruben Dias will miss the match with Liverpool due to injury; as deep a City’s squad is, this will influence Premier League picks this weekend.
On the other side, Liverpool will be at full strength this weekend, provided no injuries occur during training or Sunday’s warmups.
All eyes will be on Mo Salah, Liverpool’s catalyst who lives for the big game. Salah dominates Premier League stats, leading the league with 21 goals and tying for second with 10 assists. He is also capable of breaking the game open on his own, as he often has done for Liverpool during his tenure with the club.
Man City has a number of players who could rise and shine, and their squad is so deep that some of these figures will not even make the starting XI. Phil Foden and Ken De Bruyne found their names on the scoresheet the last time these teams played, a 2-2 draw in Liverpool.
City vs Liverpool Betting Preview
Man City heads into the weekend as a mild favorite over their rival; interestingly enough, these clubs could meet once again in the Champions League Final if they can progress that far.
There’s a better chance of more goals than no goals being scored, so bettors favoring the over could be in luck this weekend.
City vs Liverpool Betting Prediction
It almost feels like fate wants Liverpool to win the title for the second time in the club’s history; they have charged back into contention after falling far behind early on, continuing a recent trend of closing seasons in spectacular form.
Man City is as phenomenal as ever, but they are missing their best defender and also do not have the intimidation factor over the Reds as they do against most opponents. This game will be a great watch for the neutral fan, and although it will be tight, Liverpool has a nice chance of securing three points as the underdog.
How to Bet on City vs Liverpool
Man City is a +105 favorite to win the match against Liverpool, who has +250 odds of winning; there are +260 odds on a draw.
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