Liverpool vs Man City Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Liverpool vs Man City Match Summary

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield Sunday in the first Premier League meeting since March 2015 without Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola on either sideline.

Andoni Iraola's Liverpool haven't hit top gear yet, but they're unbeaten through seven games in all competitions. This is by far the biggest game of his Anfield tenure.

Enzo Maresca's Manchester City arrive top of the Premier League with a perfect record in all competitions this season, even as the club appeals a commission verdict over alleged financial rule breaches.

City have won their last three meetings with Liverpool in all competitions and are chasing back-to-back Premier League wins at Anfield for the first time. Expect a raucous welcome.

Liverpool vs Man City Form

Liverpool haven't lost in any competition this season, and they're unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches. Defense is the foundation, with three straight league shutouts and Virgil van Dijk anchoring a backline that's elite at defending set pieces. Iraola's group also knows how to protect a lead, even if it hasn't always been pretty.

Manchester City have won every game in all competitions this season, including their last five in the Premier League, and they sit atop the table. Erling Haaland leads an attack that finishes chances as well as anyone, with Cherki operating behind him and plenty of individual skill on the wings.

Liverpool vs Man City Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Liverpool: Hugo Ekitiké (Injured/out), Giovanni Leoni (Injured/out), Conor Bradley (Injured/out), Federico Chiesa (Doubtful), Cody Gakpo (Injured/doubtful), Alexander Isak (Injured/doubtful), Jeremy Jacquet (Injured/doubtful)

Man City: Antoine Semenyo (Doubtful), Nico O'Reilly (Doubtful), Erling Haaland (Doubtful), Phil Foden (Suspended)

Liverpool

Liverpool are sweating over Jeremy Jacquet, Cody Gakpo, and Alexander Isak, who all picked up injuries on international duty. Rio Ngumoha is in line to start if Gakpo misses out, and Federico Chiesa could be involved. Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley, and Hugo Ekitiké remain sidelined, so the Liverpool vs Man City lineups could hinge on late fitness calls.

Man City

Erling Haaland is expected to be fit despite coming off early while playing for Norway, huge news for City. Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo are both doubtful after returning from international duty early. Phil Foden is serving a three-match ban after his sending-off in last month's Manchester derby, while Jeremy Doku is pushing to make his first start of the season.

Liverpool vs Man City Predicted Lineup

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Becker, M. Kerkez, V. v. Dijk, J. Jacquet, R. Araujo, A. M. Allister, D. Szoboszlai, B. Barcola, F. Wirtz, R. Ngumoha, A. Isak

Man City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: G. Donnarumma, J. Gvardiol, M. Guéhi, R. Dias, M. Nunes, E. Anderson, E. Fernández, J. Doku, R. Cherki, I. Ndiaye, E. Haaland

Liverpool vs Man City Key Stats & Match Facts

• Man City have won their last three matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
• Liverpool's last three matches against Man City in all competitions have all produced over 2.5 goals.
• Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three Premier League matches.
• Liverpool are undefeated in their last six Premier League matches. Man City have won their last five in the Premier League.
• If Liverpool avoid defeat, Andoni Iraola joins Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan as the only permanent Liverpool managers unbeaten through their first six top-flight matches.

Liverpool vs Man City Talking Points

The tactical battle that decides this one is Liverpool's through-ball game against City's biggest soft spot. Creating chances with through balls is Liverpool's sharpest weapon, and defending those exact passes is the weakest part of City's setup, a direct invitation for Wirtz to go to work between the lines. The flip side is the press. Liverpool apply high-intensity pressure to 48.9% of opponent touches in the opposition half, the top rate in the league. City, though, complete a division-best 83% of their passes under that kind of pressure.

Liverpool are also vulnerable on the counter, and City have the finishers to punish that, which is why our Liverpool vs Man City prediction points to goals at both ends. Maresca has urged his squad to tune out the noise around the club's financial case, and whether they can do that in front of a fired-up Anfield crowd is the storyline to watch.

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Liverpool vs Man City Predictions FAQs

When is the Liverpool vs Man City Premier League game?

The Premier League match takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with kickoff at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT).

Where is Liverpool vs Man City being played?

The match will be played at Anfield in Liverpool.

What is the Liverpool vs Man City prediction?

The match is predicted to finish as a 2-2 draw. Man City have won every game across all competitions this season, while Liverpool remain undefeated through their first seven fixtures under Andoni Iraola.

What is the team news for Liverpool vs Man City?

Liverpool are monitoring the fitness of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremy Jacquet, while Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Hugo Ekitiké remain sidelined. For Man City, Erling Haaland is expected to be fit, while Phil Foden is serving a suspension.

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