Liverpool vs Man City Prediction: Lineups, Odds and Stats

*Odds are subject to change.

Northwest rivals Liverpool and Man City meet in game round 25 of the Premier League (PL) campaign. Liverpool are looking to break into the top four, and Man City remain Arsenal’s closest title challengers.

The game gets underway at 4:30 pm on Sunday, 8th February 2026, at Anfield. Craig Pawson is the match referee.

Match Prediction

I predict that Liverpool vs Man City will be a draw (3.75 at Betfred). City are strong away from home, so they can match Burnley and Leeds by earning a draw at Anfield.

Following the recent H2H stats, my second prediction is for a low-scoring encounter. The three most recent Liverpool-Man City matches at Anfield all featured under 2.5 goals (2.38 with Bet365).

I also fancy both teams not to score at 2.60 (Betvictor) because both sides failed to score in 60% of the last five H2Hs.

Liverpool Latest News & Analysis

Liverpool have 39 points from their 24 PL games to sit in sixth position (W11 D6 L7), two points behind fourth-placed Man United.

Arne Slot’s side has just one defeat in nine games. Last Saturday night’s 4-1 home win over Newcastle capped a 6-0 triumph against Qarabag to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase. But round 23’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth broke 13 matches unbeaten in all competitions. Also, four consecutive PL draws in January 2026 leave the Reds needing to make up ground on the top four.

Yet there is a positive mood around Anfield, as Liverpool push on to the final third of 2025-26. 24 of Liverpool’s 39 points have come at home (W7 D3 L2), so the Merseysiders will be primed for a fierce battle with title chasers Man City.

Joe Gomez could return from a hip complaint. But Liverpool’s absentees include Alexander Isak (broken leg), Conor Bradley (knee), and Giovanni Leoni (ACL). Jeremie Frimpong is out with a groin injury. Liverpool’s squad has no suspensions.

Player in Focus

Hugo Ekitike netted a brace against Newcastle last weekend. Can the French forward boost his 15-goal Liverpool tally? Check out Ekitike anytime scorer at 2.25 (Coral).

Man City Latest News & Analysis

Man City occupy second position in the PL table, six points behind Arsenal, having taken 47 points from 24 outings (W14 D5 L5).

One loss in six PL games so far in 2026. Since a 2-0 derby defeat to Man United in gameweek 22, City slipped to a 3-1 reverse at Bodo/Glimt but since then recorded three wins in four. On Wednesday night, they beat Newcastle 3-1 to reach the EFL Cup final. However, last week saw the Cityzens let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at Tottenham.

City boast the PL’s top home record with 29 points from a possible 36. However, they have the league’s fifth-best away record (W5 D3 L4) and just one defeat in their last six PL away trips.

Pep Guardiola is without several players, including Ruben Dias (thigh), Jeremy Doku (calf), Josko Gvardiol (broken leg), Mateo Kovacic (heel), John Stones (thigh), and Savinho (knock). Bernardo Silva is doubtful with a back issue. Pep Guardiola has no players suspended for this weekend.

Player in Focus

Erling Haaland has 20 PL goals and 5 assists in 2025-26. But he’s gone three league games without scoring. You can get odds of 2.05 (Ladbrokes) for Haaland to score a goal.

Liverpool vs Man City Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker – Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez – Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister – Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz – Hugo Ekitike

Man City (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Matheus Nunes, Marc Guehi, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico O’Reilly – Rodri – Bernardo Silva, Rayan Ait Nouri, Phil Foden, Antoine Semenyo – Erling Haaland

Liverpool vs Man City Previous Meetings

Liverpool have the H2H edge with five wins in the last ten, including two victories in the last five.

Goal-wise, four of the last five meetings produced under 2.5 goals. Also, both teams failed to score in three of the last five.

Where to Watch Liverpool vs Man City Live on TV?

To watch this match live, check out Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, or Sky Ultra HD. Otherwise, view a live stream on Now TV, Sky GO, or Sky GO Extra.

All Square At Anfield

This pivotal Liverpool vs Man City clash will finish all square. In a match of surprisingly few goals, both teams want to avoid defeat to their key rivals.