Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool - Betting Tips, Odds & Prediction

Manchester City vs Liverpool has become the Premier League's marquee fixture in recent years. They've shared every Premier League title between them since 2016/17, developing a fierce rivalry.

This Monday morning, fans in New Zealand can look forward to another installment of this modern classic. With Erling Haaland firing, City remain hot on Arsenal’s heels, while Liverpool aim to shake off their recent wobble.

We’ve rounded up odds from the best betting sites in NZ to bring you the top offers on this clash, including a $17 tip on a goal-scoring hunch.

Manchester City

Haaland’s incredible form was the talk of the town in the buildup to City’s Champions League clash against his previous team Borussia Dortmund. However, Phil Foden stole the limelight with a brace as the Citizens destroyed BVB 4-1. 

City also enjoyed domestic success in their last Premier League match. Bournemouth came to Etihad as the second-placed side. The hosts were not in great spirits after a surprise loss at Aston Villa, but City set aside this frustration and produced a much-improved display to win 3-1.

Now, they head into this Liverpool clash as leaders of the chasing pack behind Arsenal. Since they are the home team as well, football betting sites have installed them as firm favourites for this match.

Team News: Mateo Kovacic is set to miss out once more, still recovering from an ankle injury.

Predicted Lineup: Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez; Savinho, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland.

Liverpool

A string of four straight defeats have dealt a heavy blow to Liverpool’s title ambitions. It’s still not too late for a turnaround though, and recent results suggest the dark clouds are finally beginning to clear. A win against Villa brought some much needed relief, before their victory against Real Madrid only added to their growing belief. 

Arne Slot still has some crucial questions to address. Expensive summer acquisitions Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are still underperforming. Mohamed Salah has also been relatively quiet by his astronomical standards.

Slot’s men did win at Etihad last season. A quick look at the head-to-head records show that Manchester City have not been a particularly daunting away fixture for Liverpool - they have lost only once in their last five trips to City’s den.

Team News: Isak is expected to be sidelined with a groin issue.

Predicted Lineup: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.

• Manchester City lost to Liverpool both home and away last season. 
• The Citizens have won only once in their last five matches against Liverpool. 
• Both teams have scored in three of the last five City-Liverpool games.

Meetings between these two usually decide who’s on top of the table, but this time they’re both chasing Arsenal and can’t afford to slip up. 

City has not won at home against Liverpool in the Premier League since 2020. Betting apps, however, believe there is a good chance their winless streak against the Reds ends on Monday.

The Citizens have largely relied on Haaland's excellent form this season. But Liverpool, despite their recent wins against Villa and Real Madrid, still seem far from their best. 

An unstoppable Haaland is enough to make the difference in this match, given Liverpool’s defensive woes - they’ve already conceded 14 times. Only United (16) and Brighton (15) have shipped more among teams currently in the top 10.

Erling Haaland to Score a Hat-Trick @ $17.00

Liverpool have kept Kylian Mbappe quiet, but taming Haaland will be a more difficult challenge. The Norwegian has scored 65% of the Premier League goals City have accumulated this season so far. He’s also found the net against the league’s best defence, Arsenal. 

It’s a longshot, but if you are in the mood for a huge return, then Bet and Play is offering odds of $17 for Haaland to score a historic hat-trick this weekend.