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Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Sun 17 Dec 2023 · 16:30 UTC Anfield HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Anfield.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
  • Assistant 2 Dan Cook
23 games this season 🟨 3.6/game ⚽ 12.2 goals/game 🟥 4 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec Manchester United FC H 0–0 D
14 Dec Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 1–2 L
09 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 2–1 W
06 Dec Sheffield United FC A 2–0 W
03 Dec Fulham FC H 4–3 W
30 Nov LASK Linz H 4–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec Liverpool FC A 0–0 D
12 Dec FC Bayern München H 0–1 L
09 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 0–3 L
06 Dec Chelsea FC H 2–1 W
02 Dec Newcastle United FC A 0–1 L
29 Nov Galatasaray SK A 3–3 D

Season Stats

Liverpool FC Manchester United FC
#4 Position #18
18 Points 8
10 Played 10
5 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 5 / 4
14 Scored 14
10 Conceded 19
+4 GD -5
1.80 PPG 0.80
50% Win % 10%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season

Liverpool FC are 4th (18 pts). Manchester United FC are 18th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Liverpool FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Liverpool FC
Alexander Isak 7 G
Victor Munoz 2 G
Cody Gakpo 1 G 3 A
Dominik Szoboszlai 1 G
Manchester United FC
Bruno Fernandes 4 G 2 A
Bryan Mbeumo 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Anfield will turn into a battlefield for Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Liverpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Liverpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
  • 15' Alejandro Garnacho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Darwin Nunez on 21.
  • 26' Raphael Varane has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 560 appearances.
  • 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kobbie Mainoo on 27 minutes.
  • 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sofyan Amrabat.
  • 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 45' Wataru Endo was booked on 45.
  • 50' Curtis Jones has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' It looks surprising Manchester United FC does not make any changes. Kobbie Mainoo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 60' Liverpool FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 61' Cody Gakpo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Gravenberch on 61 minute.
  • 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Manchester United FC! Marcus Rashford comes on to replace Alejandro Garnacho.
  • 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 78' The Liverpool FC bench stirs into life. Luis Diaz is withdrawn and Harvey Elliott gets his opportunity.
  • 82' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Hannibal Mejbri on, Kobbie Mainoo off on 82 minutes.
  • 87' A quiet spell here at Anfield. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luke Shaw.
  • 90' Marcus Rashford has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.28 Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Liverpool FC to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Liverpool FC65% Draw20% Manchester United FC15%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Liverpool FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Manchester United FC
35%
Liverpool FC or Manchester United FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Liverpool FC50% Draw39% Manchester United FC11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
8.6%
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
Actual
4 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
0 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC

Handicap Liverpool FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 21% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 23% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✗

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