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Man City vs Liverpool: what the stats say ahead of the title decider
James Whitfield Mar 8, 2025
Manchester City vs Liverpool FC Prediction & Preview –Saturday, March 15, 2025
🏟 Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Starting Lineups
Manchester City 4-3-3
- 1 Ederson
- 2 Akanji
- 3 Dias
- 4 Gvardiol
- 5 Lewis
- 6 Rodri
- 7 De Bruyne
- 8 Silva
- 9 Doku
- 10 Haaland
- 11 Foden
Liverpool FC 4-3-3
- 1 Alisson
- 2 Alexander-Arnold
- 3 Matip
- 4 van Dijk
- 5 Robertson
- 6 Szoboszlai
- 7 Mac Allister
- 8 Jones
- 9 Salah
- 10 Núñez
- 11 Díaz
Head-to-Head History
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Liverpool | 2–1 | Man City |
| Apr 2024 | Man City | 0–1 | Liverpool |
| Nov 2023 | Liverpool | 1–1 | Man City |
| Apr 2023 | Man City | 4–1 | Liverpool |
| Oct 2022 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Man City |
In the last 5 meetings: Man City 2 wins · 1 draw · Liverpool 2 wins.
Match Preview
Manchester City host Liverpool FC in what promises to be one of the defining fixtures of the Premier League 2026 campaign. With both sides battling for supremacy at the top of the table, the outcome of this match could have significant implications for the title race.
Man City enter this fixture on a five-game winning run in all competitions, with Erling Haaland in the form of his life having netted 29 goals this season. Their home record this season is exceptional: 13 wins from 14 games at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have lost just twice in the league all season and will be buoyed by Mohamed Salah's incredible form –22 goals and 11 assists in 28 appearances. Arne Slot's side are compact defensively and deadly on the counter-attack, precisely the kind of side that has caused City problems in recent seasons.
Key battle to watch
The midfield duel between Rodri and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister is likely to be decisive. Whoever controls the tempo in the middle of the park will go a long way toward dictating the rhythm of this encounter.
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Man City vs Liverpool –FAQ
Where is Manchester City vs Liverpool FC being played?
This match is being played at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City are the home side.
What is the Manchester City vs Liverpool FC head-to-head record?
In the last five meetings, both sides have traded wins. See the head-to-head section on this page for the full results history.
What league is Manchester City vs Liverpool FC?
This is a Premier League fixture, Round 29, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
What is the AI prediction for Man City vs Liverpool?
Our model gives Man City a 53% probability of winning, with a 22% chance of a draw and 25% for a Liverpool victory. See the AI Prediction section for the full analysis.