The Liverpool Reds are looking to continue their strong play and remain atop the English Premier League table when they battle the Manchester United Red Devils in a key matchup on Sunday. The Reds (21-7-2), who have six wins and one draw over their last seven league matches, are looking to finish atop the table for the first time since 2019-2020. The Red Devils (15-3-12), who have earned just one point over their last two matches, have not won an EPL title since 2012-2013. Liverpool are also out to avenge last month's 4-3 loss to Manchester United in the English FA Cup.
Kickoff is set for 10:30 a.m. ET at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Liverpool are listed as the -165 favorites (risk $165 to win $100) in its latest Manchester United vs. Liverpool odds, with Manchester United the +380 underdogs. A draw is priced at +340 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before making any Liverpool vs. Manchester United picks or predictions, see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in Premier League picks for a profit of $3,463.
Now, Eimer has broken down Man U vs. Liverpool from every angle and identified his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Liverpool vs. Man U:
- Manchester United vs. Liverpool money line: Manchester United +380, Draw +340, Liverpool -165
- Manchester United vs. Liverpool over/under: 3.5 goals
- Manchester United vs. Liverpool spread: Liverpool -0.5 (-160)
- MANU: They have gone 8-1-5 for 25 points in home matches this season
- LIV: Have scored 70 goals on the season and have a plus-42 goal differential
- Manchester United vs. Liverpool picks: See picks here
Why you should back Liverpool
The Reds have scored at least two goals in each of their last four matches. Helping lead the Liverpool offense is 27-year-old forward Luis Diaz from Colombia. He scored a goal in the March 31 win over Brighton & Hove, and followed that up with an assist in the 3-1 win over Sheffield United on Thursday. For the season, Diaz has 29 appearances, including 24 starts, with seven goals and four assists on 75 shots.
Another offensive weapon for Liverpool is forward Cody Gakpo. The 24-year-old from the Netherlands has played in 28 matches, including 12 starts. He has scored six goals and added three assists on 44 shots, including 16 on target. He scored a goal in Thursday's win over Sheffield United on four shots, including one on net. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils have four players who have registered seven goals, including 19-year-old forward Alejandro Garnacho. In 28 appearances, including 22 starts, he has seven goals and four assists on 71 shots, including 18 on target. He is coming off a two-goal performance in the loss to Chelsea on Thursday. In that match, he took four shots, including two on target. In last month's English FA Cup win over Liverpool, he recorded an assist on six shots, including one on target.
Veteran midfielder Scott McTominay had a big performance in the last meeting with Liverpool on March 17. In that match, McTominay had a goal and an assist on three shots, including two on target. He has registered seven goals and one assist in EPL action, including 27 appearances with 15 starts. He has taken 35 shots, including 16 on target this season. See which team to pick here.
How to make Manchester United vs. Liverpool picks
Eimer has broken down Sunday's Premier League match from every possible angle and is leaning Over 3.5 goals. He also has revealed a pair of plus-money best bets. He's sharing his Premier League match picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Liverpool vs. Manchester United, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Manchester United vs. Liverpool have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was up well over 34 units on all Premier League picks in 2023, and find out.
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