Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Anfield.
- Liverpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Stephen Child
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | A | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Everton FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | BSC Young Boys | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Liverpool FC | Manchester United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #10 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Liverpool FC are 12th (0 pts). Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Manchester United FC gets underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. José Mourinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Liverpool FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Liverpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' A stunning finish from Sadio Mane — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 26' Diogo Dalot has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' Liverpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
- 33' Jesse Lingard has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' Manchester United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 39' Poor challenge from Romelu Lukaku. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 40' Romelu Lukaku was booked on 40.
- 45' Liverpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The crowd applauds Diogo Dalot as he leaves the pitch. Marouane Fellaini steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 51' Liverpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Manchester United FC's shape.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' The travelling Manchester United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jurgen Klopp will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' Xherdan Shaqiri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Naby Keita at the 70 minute mark.
- 73' A goal from the Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri! He fires home on 73 to make it 2-1!
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Ander Herrera has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Martial to step up.
- 80' Xherdan Shaqiri adds to his 1 season tally! Liverpool FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' A change in the Liverpool FC ranks — Sadio Mane exits the field as Jordan Henderson enters on 84.
- 85' Mata is replacing Jesse Lingard for the Manchester United FC side.
- 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Liverpool FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 9
-
10
Sadio Mane ↓ Jordan Henderson 84'
- 11
- 6
- 2
- 26
- 4
- 5
- 3
-
8
Naby Keita ↓ Xherdan Shaqiri 70'
Bench
- 20
-
14
Jordan Henderson ↑ 84'
- 22
- 18
-
23
Xherdan Shaqiri ↑ 70'
- 15
- 64
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
-
14
Jesse Lingard ↓ Mata 85'
- 10
- 31
- 2
- 9
- –
- 36
- 3
-
21
Ander Herrera ↓ Anthony Martial 79'
-
20
Diogo Dalot ↓ Marouane Fellaini 46'
Bench
- 22
- 6
-
11
Anthony Martial ↑ 79'
-
27
Marouane Fellaini ↑ 46'
- 25
- 4
-
8
Mata ↑ 85'
Coach
José Mourinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 16 |
| Marcus Rashford | 5 |
| Cody Gakpo | 5 |
| Roberto Firmino | 4 |
| Luis Diaz | 4 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
| Diogo Jota | 3 |
Head to Head
Liverpool FC Form
Manchester United FC Form
2018-12-16
Liverpool FC
3–1
Manchester United FC
L
2018-12-12
Valencia CF
2–1
Manchester United FC
L
2018-12-08
Manchester United FC
4–1
Fulham FC
W
2018-12-05
Manchester United FC
2–2
Arsenal FC
D
2018-12-01
Southampton FC
2–2
Manchester United FC
D
2018-11-27
Manchester United FC
1–0
BSC Young Boys
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28
Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Liverpool FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Manchester United FC
43%
Liverpool FC or Manchester United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
21.3%
0 – 0
19.9%
2 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
11%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
1.9%
0 – 2
1.7%
2 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC
| Handicap | Liverpool FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 29% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.