Unbeaten Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on October 11. Enzo Maresca’s side arrive with a perfect league record, but this is their first match since the Premier League confirmed their guilty verdict.

Reds Enjoying Unbeaten Start Under Iraola

Andoni Iraola has enjoyed a solid start at Liverpool, with the Reds avoiding defeat in seven matches across all competitions.

Defensive issues plagued the team’s progress in the opening rounds, but since allowing four in their opening two, Liverpool have kept three straight league clean sheets. More will be expected in the final third, with just three goals in their last three league matches.

Alexander Isak is thriving under Iraola, scoring five in six starts, filling the void left by the injured Hugo Ekitike. Conor Bradley is no nearer returning, meaning Jeremie Frimpong is in contention to start at right-back. Cody Gakpo may be fit enough for a place on the bench.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Barcola, Wirtz, Munoz; Isak

City Back in Action Under a Cloud

Manchester City arrive under intense pressure after the Premier League confirmed in September that they had been found guilty of almost all 115 charges.

Enzo Maresca will be keen to keep the players focused, especially after a perfect start to the new league season with five straight wins. The main strength of the Citizens this season has been their attacking output, netting seven goals in their last three in the EPL. They'll need to improve defensively after allowing three in a 5-3 win against Sunderland before the international break.

Erling Haaland has scored ten in his last nine for club and country. Nico O’Reilly is a doubt after pulling out of the England squad. Antoine Semenyo is a doubt after withdrawing from the Ghana squad, which would be a blow after registering five goal involvements in as many league appearances.

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernandez; Cherki, Foden, Ndiaye; Haaland

Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 2 Goals
  • Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 1V3L2

Key stats:

  • At least three goals have been scored in the last three head-to-head matches.
  • Liverpool have scored at least twice in three of their four fixtures in all competitions at Anfield in 2026-27.
  • Manchester City have conceded at least once in three of their five in the EPL.

Over 2 goals is a strong angle because City’s attack is in full flow, with 13 league goals in five matches, and Liverpool have the home scoring record to add to the total.

That Anfield scoring rate means Liverpool alone can bring the total close to the line, and four of their seven matches in all competitions have featured a goal against.

Manchester City's strong attacking record has seen them register 20 goals in all fixtures, but they have failed to keep clean sheets in three in the EPL. The risk with the selection is a potential cagey affair due to the stakes at play for both teams. However, the stake is returned if 2 goals are scored, making over 2.00 goals a logical play at 1.22.

Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Liverpool to Win
  • Odds: 2.544 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 2N4L2

A Liverpool win is a solid value play this Sunday, as Manchester City have won just twice in their last 20 trips to Anfield. The Reds have improved rapidly under Iraola, winning four of their last five in all competitions.

City’s perfect league record keeps them dangerous, but the noise around the guilty verdict could unsettle their momentum. At 2.544, backing a home side unbeaten in seven matches is the value play.

Verdict: Over 2 Goals (1.22) — Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City.