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Manchester United vs Liverpool Live Stream, Predictions
This long-awaited FA Cup quarter-final match between Manchester United and Liverpool is kicking off on Sunday. Needless to say that, with a date with the semi-final for the victors, it’s looking like it could be a fantastic encounter between the two sides.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Manchester United v Liverpool can be found here - as well as the best betting odds.
📊 Form Guide
Manchester United
WWLWLW
Manchester United are hoping to win again following the 2-0 Premier League success vs Everton.
In that game, Manchester United had 51% possession and 15 shots at goal with 8 of them on target. For Manchester United, goals were scored by Bruno Fernandes (12') and Marcus Rashford (36'). Everton got 23 attempts at goal with 6 on target.
Manchester United haven’t been able to stop scoring goals, finding the back of the net in each and every one of their last 6 matches.
They’ve managed to rack up 9 during that period while seeing the number of goals scored against them stand at 7. That kind of trend might not be sustained into this match, of course.
Liverpool
WWWWDW 📈
Liverpool head into the match following a 6-1 Europa League win to beat Sparta Prague in their last outing.
In that game, Liverpool had 78% possession and 22 shots at goal with 12 of them on target. For Liverpool, the goalscorers were Darwin Núñez (7'), Bobby Clark (8'), Mohamed Salah (10'), Cody Gakpo (14', 55') and Dominik Szoboszlai (48'). For their opponents, Sparta Prague got 9 shots at goal with 2 on target. Veljko Birmančević (42') scored for Sparta Prague.
A run of accomplished performances by the Liverpool defence has resulted in their ‘goals against’ tally standing at 2 from their past 6 clashes in total. During the same time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves amounts to 15.
👥 Head to head
A review of their past head-to-head meetings stretching back to 13/05/2021 shows that Manchester United have won 1 of these and Liverpool 4, with the tally of drawn results being 1.
Loads of goals were seen in those games, too - 25 in all which averages out at 4.17 goals per match.
The previous league match featuring these clubs was Premier League match day 17 on 17/12/2023 when it ended Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United.
On that day, Liverpool managed 69% possession and 34 attempts at goal with 8 of them on target.
On the other side, Manchester United got 6 attempts at goal with 1 on target.
The referee was Michael Oliver.
📰 Team News: Manchester United
Mason Mount (unknown injury), Luke Shaw (Muscle injury), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (unknown injury), Tyrell Malacia (Knee injury) and Lisandro Martínez (Knee injury) aren’t available for Manchester United gaffer Erik ten Hag.
📰 Team News: Liverpool
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has not got a full squad to pick from. Stefan Bajcetic (Calf injury), Thiago (Muscle injury), Rhys Williams (unknown injury), Ibrahima Konaté (Thigh problems), Curtis Jones (ankle sprain), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Torn lateral knee ligament), Diogo Jota (Knee collateral ligament tear), Alisson (Hamstring injury), Ben Doak (Meniscus tear) and Joel Matip (Cruciate ligament tear) will not be playing here.
✨ Prediction
Our feeling is that Manchester United should get enough chances to get a goal against this Liverpool side, although just one goal possibly won’t be as many as they will have scored against them.
We’re therefore tipping a 1-2 advantage for Liverpool at full-time. Let’s see what eventuates.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Renata Leite, 15:00 17/03/2024
⚽️ Team Focus:
Manchester United
Formed: 1878
Stadium: Old Trafford (74,310)
Captain: Bruno Fernandes
Chairman: Joel & Avram Glazer
Manager: Erik ten Hag
Competitions: Premier League position 6, FA Cup (Quarter-Finals)
⭐ Star Player: Marcus Rashford
Mostly deployed in the Striker position, Marcus Rashford was born in Wythenshawe, England. Having made a first senior appearance for Manchester United in the 2015 - 2016 season, the accomplished Forward has bagged 7 league goals in the Premier League 2023 - 2024 season to date from a total of 27 appearances.
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