Liverpool (11 wins, 7 losses, 6 draws) welcomes Manchester United (15-5-4) to Anfield Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Liverpool vs. Manchester United odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
With the Manchester City win over Newcastle Saturday, Man U is now 9 points out of 2nd place (having played 2 fewer games than City). United has scored 41 goals and allowed 28 in 24 matches. United is led by the surging F Marcus Rashford, who has 14 goals in 22 starts.
Liverpool, who has dropped off since a 2nd-place finish last season, sit 6th in the league and have scored 40 goals and allowed 28. Losing F Sadio Mane in the offseason was disruptive for this team. They are led by F Mohamed Salah, who has 9 goals and 5 assists this season.
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Liverpool vs. Manchester United odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Liverpool +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Manchester United +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Draw +265
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +130)
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Liverpool vs. Manchester United picks and predictions
Prediction
Liverpool 1, Manchester United 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+265).
Liverpool will be facing a competent side, and while they have played well at home, they still have 3 draws in 12 matches. They lost 2-1 to Man U Aug. 22, 2022, but the sides were within 0.5 expected goals of each other.
Man U has 2 draws in 12 road matches but have drawn 2 of their last 7 throughout all competitions. They are red hot, having won 9 of their last 11 but are facing one of the most complete sides in the EPL.
Considering the competitive nature and similar level of play, put a small unit on the DRAW (+265).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (+130).
Liverpool has gone Under in 4 of their last 5 games throughout all competitions and in their last 4 league matches. They are 1-5 O/U in their last 6 EPL matches.
Without Mane, the Liverpool attack has taken a huge hit this season. They averaged 2.47 goals per game last season and are down to just 1.67. They also allow just 1.17 per game, so the defense has remained elite.
Man U has scored 2 or more goals in just 5 of 12 road matches this season, and against an elite defense, they should struggle to find opportunity. Also, they allow just 1.17 per game as well, so they have an elite backline.
Ultimately, back the UNDER 2.5 (+130).
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