Liverpool vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Betting Tips (19 October)

Reigning English champion, Liverpool is logically considered one of the big favorites for their own succession this season. Beaten by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield 2-2, defeat following penalties, the Mersey club then launched their championship perfectly. Without necessarily being brilliant, the Reds won their first five matches played against Bournemouth 4-2, Newcastle 2-3, Arsenal 1-0, Burnley 0-1 and Everton 2-1. On the other hand, they have marked time since with losses conceded on the lawns of Crystal Palace 2-1 and Chelsea 2-1 but also a defeat at Galatasaray in the Champions League 1-0. Liverpool are now 2nd in the Premier League and are one point behind Arsenal. Only 15th in the Premier League last year, Manchester United owe their supporters a revenge this season.

However, despite significant investments, the Mancunian team is still disappointing and Ruben Amorim's position continues to weaken. The Red Devils now occupy 10th place in the standings with 4 outlays in the Big 4. Over the last five days, they have alternated 3 home victories and 2 away defeats. Beaten by Manchester City 3-0 and Brentford 3-1, Manchester United won against Burnley 3-2, Chelsea 2-1 and Sunderland just before the international break 2-0. 

For this meeting, the Liverpool coach still cannot count on number 1 goalkeeper Alisson. He remains in the infirmary just like the young Italian defender Leoni. Furthermore, starting defender Konaté is announced as doubtful after missing the France team gathering. In the absence of Alisson, it is the Georgian Mamardashvili who officiates in the cages. The wings should be occupied by executives Salah (2 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Gakpo (2 goals and 2 assists in PL). To start up front, the battle rages between recruits Isak (1 assist in PL) and Ekitike (3 goals and 1 assist in PL). Arriving at a high price on the banks of the Mersey this summer, German playmaker Wirtz is struggling to establish himself.

He was also a substitute against Chelsea. On the Manchester United side, potential starting defenders Lisandro Martinez and Mazraoui are still missing, injured. All three decisive on the last day, the attackers Mbeumo (1 goal and 1 assist in PL), Mount (1 goal in PL) and Sesko (2 goals in PL) could once again start composing the attacking trio. Little in sight since his arrival at the club this summer, Brazilian Matheus Cunha was relegated to the bench against Sunderland. In the midfield, we find the experienced Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes (2 goals in PL). Author of a bad start to the season, Turkish goalkeeper Bayindir gave way to Belgian Lammens.