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Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Sun 19 Jan 2020 · 16:30 UTC Anfield HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FCPremier League at Anfield.

Match Details

  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Paul Tierney
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Richard West
  • Referee Gary Beswick

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan Manchester United FC H 2–0 W
11 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–0 W
02 Jan Sheffield United FC H 2–0 W
29 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Leicester City FC A 4–0 W
14 Dec Watford FC H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
11 Jan Norwich City FC H 4–0 W
01 Jan Arsenal FC A 0–2 L
28 Dec Burnley FC A 2–0 W
26 Dec Newcastle United FC H 4–1 W
22 Dec Watford FC A 0–2 L

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)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Liverpool FC are 12th (0 pts). Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Liverpool FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 8' Poor challenge from Nemanja Matic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 13' Liverpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 13.
  • 14' A stunning finish from Virgil van Dijk — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 19' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sadio Mane suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' Nemanja Matic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for David De Gea.
  • 30' The 28-year-old Daniel James has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' Liverpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Manchester United FC's shape.
  • 40' Brandon Williams is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
  • 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 65' A quiet spell here at Anfield. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Liverpool FC. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is replaced by Adam Lallana.
  • 71' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 72' Luke Shaw picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Andreas Pereira is replaced by Juan Mata.
  • 79' It is a cagey affair so far. Liverpool FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
  • 83' Fabinho is replacing Sadio Mane for the Liverpool FC side.
  • 87' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 87 minute. Luke Shaw leaves to be changed by Diogo Dalot.
  • 90' Mohamed Salah has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Liverpool FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.83 Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 89% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Liverpool FC50% Draw37% Manchester United FC13%
Actual: Liverpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 1.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 32%
68%
± 2.5 11%
89%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Liverpool FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Manchester United FC
50%
Liverpool FC or Manchester United FC
63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Liverpool FC25% Draw69% Manchester United FC6%
Actual: Liverpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.9%
1 – 0
25.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 2
1.2%
2 – 2
0.7%
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC

Handicap Liverpool FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 12% 85%
-1.5 15% 85%
-1 15% 29% 55%
-0.5 45% 55%
+0.5 89% 11%
+1 89% 9% 1%
+1.5 99% 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
74%
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
44%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.