Manchester City vs Liverpool: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Manchester City vs Liverpool in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 GMT match.

Starting XI | Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Nico, Bernardo (C), Foden, Cherki, Doku, Haaland

• SUBS | Trafford, Reijnders, Stones, Ake, Marmoush, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Bobb, Lewis
  

Starting XI | Mamardashvili, Van Dijk, Konate, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Bradley, Ekitike, Robertson, Gravenberch.

• Subs | Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Isak, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Ngumoha.

• Fixture: Manchester City vs Liverpool

• Date: Sunday, 09 November 2025

• Kick-off: 16:30 GMT

• Venue: Etihad Stadium

City have been smashing it at home lately, with big wins over Bournemouth and Burnley. They'll look to control the game with their possession and press, but Liverpool have got the firepower to nick a goal on the break. Expect City to dominate but Liverpool to keep it tight and dangerous.

Liverpool's away form has been dodgy, but they've got the quality to hurt any team. They'll need to be solid at the back and clinical up top to get anything from this. It could be a close one, with both teams having their moments.

City's recent form's been solid, with four wins in their last five. They've been scoring for fun at home, bagging ten goals in their last three Etihad outings. That'll give them confidence, but the Villa loss shows they can be got at. They'll need to be sharp to keep Liverpool's attackers quiet.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Brentford (A)

• Win: 5-1 vs Burnley (H)

Liverpool have been struggling away from home, losing all of their last three games on the road. They've been leaky at the back, conceding nine goals in the last five games. But they've got the quality to turn it around, as shown by the Villa win. They'll need to be at their best to get anything at the Etihad.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Aston Villa (H)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Brentford (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Chelsea (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (A)

Recent meetings between these two have been tight, with two of the last five ending in draws. Liverpool have won the last two encounters, both 2-0, showing they can get the better of City. But City's home form suggests they'll be tough to beat at the Etihad.

Recent Premier League Results

• Manchester City 0-2 Liverpool (23 Feb 2025)

• Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City (01 Dec 2024)

• Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City (10 Mar 2024)

• Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool (25 Nov 2023)

• Manchester City 4-1 Liverpool (01 Apr 2023)

• Mateo Kovačić (Ankle) - Out

• Giovanni Leoni (Knee) - Out

• Jeremie Frimpong (Muscle) - Out

• Alisson (Hip) - Out

• Stefan Bajcetic (Hamstring) - Out

• Alexander Isak (Fibula) - Doubt

Liverpool's boss Arne Slot told a press conference: "Liverpool's main focus is on consistency at this stage of the season."

• Predicted lineup: Donnarumma (GK), Nunes (DF), Dias (DF), Gvardiol (DF), O'Reilly (DF), Cherki (MF), González (MF), Doku (MF), Silva (MF), Foden (MF), Haaland (AT)

With a strong backline and creative midfield, City will look to control the game and create chances for Haaland. Cherki and Doku's pace and trickery could be key in breaking down Liverpool's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Mamardashvili (GK), Bradley (DF), Konaté (DF), Van Dijk (DF), Robertson (DF), Gravenberch (MF), Mac Allister (MF), Salah (MF), Szoboszlai (MF), Gakpo (MF), Ekitiké (AT)

Liverpool will rely on their solid defence to keep City at bay, with Van Dijk and Konaté crucial. Up front, Salah's pace and Gakpo's finishing will be vital for exploiting any City mistakes.

• Erling Haaland vs Virgil Van Dijk: This will be a key battle between City's prolific striker and Liverpool's composed, experienced defender.

• Jeremy Doku vs Dominik Szoboszlai: Expect an exciting midfield duel between City's tricky Belgian and Liverpool's creative force.

• Rayan Cherki (Manchester City): Cherki's creativity and dribbling skills make him a vital part of City's attacking threat.

• Cody Gakpo (Liverpool): Gakpo's pace and finishing ability make him a constant danger for Liverpool up front.

Manchester City vs Liverpool at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, 09 November 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool

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