There will be fireworks when Manchester City and Liverpool face each other in the Premier League derby on Saturday. You can live-bet on the Premier League action by using our sportsbook.
Man City: Almost Perfect at Home
Manchester City is now eight points behind Arsenal and cannot afford to drop more. However, its schedule is incredibly difficult, and the team will almost certainly lose points till the end of the season. However, the team has been looking better in the last couple of games and we see no chance for it to fail against Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola’s charges are going on full steam. They have made little work of whoever has dared to step in their path this season. City’s early Premier League blushes have seen it trail Arsenal in the league table by eight points with a game in hand on the leader, a tally it has been clawing back at since November.
Erling Haaland missed Norway’s qualifier against Spain with a groin injury, and the team’s top scorer is doubtful for this clash. He must prioritize his health and Guardiola will definitely avoid risking him on Saturday. On top of that, Phil Foden misses out with an abdominal problem. Manchester City looks determined to take the title race down to the wire and we will continue to include it in our soccer picks and parlays.
Manchester City is hot on the trail of league leader Arsenal. The importance of putting the Gunners under pressure ahead of what could be a tricky game against Leeds won’t be lost on Guardiola and Co. The Citizens have rediscovered their free-scoring form and have looked comfortable putting teams to the sword of late.
Liverpool: Disappointing Season
Liverpool endured a sluggish start to its season but looks to have found its feet in recent weeks and is now pushing for the Champions League spots. It demolished rival Manchester United 7-0 but dropped all three points against Bournemouth just before the international break. Liverpool is sitting sixth in the standings with 42 points to its name, seven points behind fourth-placed Tottenham with two games in hand.
Jurgen Klopp’s troops aim to recover from a shocking loss to Bournemouth, but pulling off the upset on Saturday will be difficult given their poor away record. So, if you’re betting online, you should fade them. We simply can’t trust Liverpool right now. The team is set to sign some world-class players next summer, but until then, we should avoid backing it, especially on the road and against teams like Man City.
Darwin Nunez has overcome his injury, while Luis Diaz faces a race against the clock to be fit for the derby. Both Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara are sidelined with injuries, with experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson likely to step up. Diogo Jota is pushing for a start as well.
Man City vs Liverpool Head-to-Head
Seven of Liverpool’s eight league defeats this season have come away from home. It scored just 13 goals in 13 away games, allowing 20 in the process. On the other hand, man City’s home record is outstanding, winning 11 of 13 games, and scoring 43 goals in the process.
Liverpool managed to win the reverse fixture 1-0 on home soil, but the Citizens knocked out the Reds from the EFL Cup, beating them 3-2. The host kept two clean sheets in its previous two EPL fixtures.
Man City vs Liverpool Match Information
- Game: Man City (19-4-4) vs Liverpool (12-6-8)
- Day/Time: Saturday, April 1, 7:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Man City vs Liverpool Live stream: fubo.tv
Man City vs Liverpool Betting Lines
Man City vs Liverpool Picks and Prediction
The Citizens enter this clash as heavy favorites, priced at -170 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds, while the goal line is set at three.
We expect Manchester City to press high from the first minute and score as fast as possible. This team likes to score early and win the match in the first half to make life easier in the second one. Liverpool’s attacking struggles and defensive inconsistency will be key. This clash should be a high-scoring one, so we will combine the moneyline with the goals market for better odds.
Manchester City is listed at -170 in our Vegas soccer lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Man City, you have a chance to win $59. Liverpool is +425, offering a chance to win $425 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Manchester City an 62.96% chance to win, with Liverpool at 19.05%.
