Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday at 4.30pm in the pick of the weekend, with the leaders looking to maintain their perfect start.
Anthony Eadson’s Liverpool vs Manchester City predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson backs goals after the break and a score draw, with BoyleSports odds throughout.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Second half to be the highest-scoring half | 10/11 (BoyleSports) | Manchester City have scored eight of their 13 Premier League goals after the break, and Liverpool have scored five of their seven in the second half. Only four of the 11 goals in Liverpool’s league games have come before half-time. The second half has produced more goals in six of the 10 matches these sides have played between them, including both of Liverpool’s 2-2 draws and City’s 4-1 win at Crystal Palace. Both sides tend to come alive after the break, and the second half shading it looks a decent shout at 10/11. |
| Draw and both teams to score | 3/1 (BoyleSports) | Liverpool are unbeaten under Andoni Iraola and have drawn three of their five Premier League games, with both teams scoring in their 2-2 draws at Newcastle United and at home to Nottingham Forest. They have scored in four of five matches, while Manchester City have conceded in three of their five, including three goals against Sunderland last time out. Iraola’s side have kept three clean sheets in a row, but City’s attack is a different test. A share of the spoils with goals at both ends looks the most likely outcome, and that is 3/1. |
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How Liverpool go into the game
Liverpool sit sixth and are unbeaten, winning 1-0 at Bournemouth last time out for a third straight clean sheet, though they have drawn both home games, 2-2 with Nottingham Forest and 0-0 with Fulham.
Andoni Iraola’s side have scored seven, with Alexander Isak leading the way on four, but Isak (thigh) and Cody Gakpo (ankle) both returned early from international duty and are doubts, as is defender Jeremy Jacquet.
How Manchester City go into the game
Manchester City are top with a perfect record, winning all five and scoring 13 goals, most recently a 5-3 home win over Sunderland.
Enzo Maresca’s side are powered by Erling Haaland, who has already racked up five goals, but he limped off for Norway during the break, Antoine Semenyo and Nico O’Reilly returned early with concerns and Phil Foden is suspended.
Liverpool vs Manchester City head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/26 | Manchester City | 4-0 | Liverpool |
| 08/02/26 | Liverpool | 1-2 | Manchester City |
| 09/11/25 | Manchester City | 3-0 | Liverpool |
| 23/02/25 | Manchester City | 0-2 | Liverpool |
| 01/12/24 | Liverpool | 2-0 | Manchester City |
Manchester City have won the last three meetings in all competitions, 3-0 and 2-1 in the league last season and 4-0 in the FA Cup in April, though Liverpool won the two before that. The last draw between the sides was 1-1 at Anfield in March 2024.
Liverpool vs Manchester City predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second half to be the highest-scoring half | 10/11 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐⭐ | City have scored eight of their 13 league goals after the break. |
| Draw and both teams to score | 3/1 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐ | Both teams scored in Liverpool’s two 2-2 draws. |
| The draw | 13/5 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐ | Liverpool have drawn three of their five league games. |
| Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City | 13/2 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: honours even. |
Liverpool vs Manchester City score prediction
Manchester City have won all five, but Liverpool have kept three clean sheets in a row and have drawn both home games. With injury doubts on both sides, expect a cagey first half and a share of the spoils. Score prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City.
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