Liverpool F.C. vs. Manchester United F.C. Prediction on January 5, 2025

Match info

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. local time, Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United F.C. will square off in a much-anticipated 2024–25 Premier League match. It’s the 20th matchday of the English men’s football top division season, and the competition leaders will play a struggling rival at home, at Anfield.

We’ve surfed through sites of many online Premier League betting sites; therefore, we can propose some of the best odds, which you’ll find below, for this match.

Meeting statistics

The current form of Liverpool F.C.

With 45 points, Liverpool have solidified their position at the top of the Premier League table thanks to their outstanding play this season. Their dominance is evident from their stellar record of 14 victories, three draws, and only one loss. With 45 goals scored and just 17 goals given up, the “Reds” have been especially strong in offense, demonstrating their ability to play both sides of the field at the same time.

With a home record of seven victories, one tie, and one loss, Liverpool have been close to perfect at Anfield. Their success at home has been largely attributed to this fortress attitude, which will surely be important in the forthcoming matchup with Manchester United.

Liverpool showed off their attacking prowess in their most recent game, defeating West Ham United 5-0 on the road. Their goal differential was strengthened by this outcome, which also made it obvious to their title opponents that they were serious about winning the championship. Liverpool’s high-pressing, possession-based style of play has been quite successful under manager Arne Slot’s tutelage. Liverpool’s ability to control games and overcome even the most tenacious defense is a testament to the Dutch coach’s tactical prowess.

With four victories and one draw in their previous five games across all competitions, Liverpool’s recent play has been nothing short of spectacular. As they continue to strive for the Premier League trophy, their unbeaten streak of 23 games shows their mental toughness and consistency.

The current form of Manchester United F.C.

With only 22 points from their 18 games, Manchester United are in a precarious 14th place in the league, far worse than their opponents. The “Red Devils” have struggled to be consistent this season, amassing just six victories, four ties, and as many as eight losses. Their struggles at both ends of the field are further highlighted by their goal differential of -3, scoring 21 goals and giving up 24.

With just two victories, three ties, and four losses while on the road, United’s away record has been especially troubling. For their next trip to Anfield, where they’ll take on one of the league’s most formidable team, this dismal away record doesn’t bode well.

The team’s most recent performance, a 0-2 loss against Wolverhampton on the road, has been unsatisfactory. The players and staff are under more strain as they get ready for the difficult job of playing Liverpool as a result of this loss. Because of United’s poor performance this season, manager Ruben Amorim has come under fire. If United want to move up the table and save their season, the Portuguese coach will need to find answers fast because his attempts to adopt a more progressive style of play have yielded inconsistent results.

Manchester United have had trouble getting into a groove; in their last five games, they’ve managed two victories but three losses in a row as well. Amorim and his staff will be quite concerned about this inconsistency, which has been a defining feature of their season.

Head-to-head

According to the head-to-head statistics for the last five meetings in all competitions, Liverpool have a slim lead with two victories, Manchester United have one, and the other two have ended in draws. According to these figures, United have historically been able to compete with Liverpool on a level playing field, regardless of their current performance. Overall, Liverpool and Man UTD have played each other 71 times in the Premier League era. The latter has more wins, 32, while the former has 24. Fifteen matches ended in a draw. Liverpool defeated United 3-0 on the road at Old Trafford in the most recent encounter between these two English football powerhouses. As both teams get ready for the impending match at Anfield, this outcome will surely be vivid in their memories.

Match analytics

At 1.30 for a home victory, Coolbet has very alluring odds for those wishing to support Liverpool. They have odds of 5.75 for a draw, while the same bookmaker offers 9.30 for the Manchester United win. Given the large disparity in form and league places between the two teams, it would be wise for those looking for bigger potential profits to consider placing a handicap wager on Liverpool.

Tip: Handicap 1 (-2), with odds of 2.27 on Mystake.