Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips (1 December)

Despite the departure of charismatic coach Jürgen Klopp last summer, Liverpool are impressing at the start of the season and are simply establishing themselves as the best team on the Old Continent. The Mersey club is at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable lead of 8 points over its closest pursuer. Since the start of the championship, the Reds have only lost to Nottingham Forest in mid-September 0-1, for 10 wins and 1 draw. After taking a point at Arsenal 2-2, they resumed their march forward with successes against Brighton 2-1, Aston Villa 2-0 and Southampton last weekend 2-3. Intractable leader in the Champions League as well, Liverpool have won all their matches 5 victories including the one played against Real Madrid this week 2-0. Dominant for many years now, Manchester have won the last four English championships. The SkyBlues were logically considered the big favorites for the title this season.

Unfortunately, they are way behind on their progress. The Cityzens are currently 2nd in the Premier League and concede 8 units of expenditure on their opponent of the day. After a very solid start to the championship, they have been going through a dark period in recent weeks, as evidenced by their current series of 6 games without a win in all competitions, 1 draw and 5 defeats. In the league, the Mancunian team remains with setbacks suffered against Bournemouth 2-1, Brighton 2-1 and Tottenham last weekend 0-4. In the Champions League this week, City confirmed their fragility by letting a 3-goal advantage slip away against Feyenoord 3-3.

For Liverpool, we must mention the withdrawals of number 1 goalkeeper Alisson, potentially starting striker Diogo Jota and long-term absentee Chiesa. They were joined in the infirmary by left back Tsimikas. This week, midfielders Mac Allister and Jones shined. The first city also opened the scoring against Real Madrid. Awaiting a contract extension, Mohamed Salah (10 goals and 6 assists in the PL) has been shining since the start of the season. It should obviously start this weekend. To complete the offensive trio, Luis Diaz (5 goals and 2 assists in PL), Gakpo (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) and Nunez (2 goals in PL) are competing for two places. Very solid, Liverpool has the best defense in the championship.

Manchester City is in great difficulty since the serious injury contracted by Rodri. We will quickly have to find solutions since the Ballon d'Or will be absent all season. We also find in the infirmary the important midfielder Kovacic, the potential starters Stones and Doku as well as the promising winger Bobb. Author of a double this week in the Champions League, Haaland is the top scorer in the championship with 12 goals. He could be supported by the intermittent Foden who is yet to score in the Premier League. Since his return from injury, playmaker De Bruyne has been content with a substitute role.