Manchester United (0 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) welcomes Liverpool (0-0-2) Monday to Old Trafford with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester United vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
Both teams have started this season extremely disappointing. Liverpool has 2 draws after finishing 2nd in the league last season. They did lose star F Sadio Mane this offseason.
Liverpool drew Fulham 2-2 and then Crystal Palace 1-1. Liverpool did beat Manchester City 3-1 on July 30 to win the Community Shield which does showcase the potential this squad has.
As for Manchester United, they seem to be imploding. United has lost their first 2 games and were absolutely destroyed by Brentford their last time on the pitch.
They lost 4-0 to Brentford and 2-1 to Brighton. Despite having superstar F Cristiano Ronaldo, United has actually yet to score as their lone goal was technically an own goal.
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Manchester United vs. Liverpool odds, lines, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Manchester United +370 (bet $100 to win $370) | Liverpool -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Draw +340
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -205 | U: +155)
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Prediction
Liverpool 2, Manchester United 0
Money line (ML)
PASS.
These money line odds are nasty, and mainly because Liverpool doesn’t feel that much better than United, especially on the road. Similarly, betting on United just feels like a waste of money at this point.
I would personally stay far away from betting either side here as both are just not proven enough so far this season.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (+155).
When it rains, it pours, and that’s how it felt watching United against Brentford.
Brentford scored 4, but a few of those were on GK David de Gea. Those mistakes won’t be repeated. Brentford had just 1.8 expected goals. Man U has not scored a goal aside from Brighton’s own goal.
Liverpool had only 7 shots on target through the 2 games. Losing Mane is a big deal for their attack with F Mohamed Salah expected to carry a heavier load.
Also, Liverpool had one of the best defenses in the EPL last season and should limit the struggling Man U attack. Considering it all, and I like the Under 2.5 (+155) as the best value in this match.
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