Manchester City vs Liverpool EPL Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Manchester City vs Liverpool Picks

• Both Teams To Score No Draw (-110 DraftKings)
• Mohamed Salah To Score Any Time (+120 LeoVegas)

Liverpool’s title challenge faces another test in their Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday (11.30am ET, Fubo).

The Reds are still in a dominant position in their bid to secure a 20th top-flight crown, but recent draws with Everton and Aston Villa have checked their momentum.

Had Arne Slot’s men held out against their Merseyside rivals and Darwin Nunez converted a late chance at Villa Park, Liverpool would almost certainly be on their way to the EPL title. But, those miscues mean there’s still work to be done, even if their odds of -334 on betting sites suggest the race is all but over.

Defending champions City would dearly love to prevent Liverpool from easing their way to the title, but Pep Guardiola’s men are a long way from the juggernaut of previous seasons. They limped out of the Champions League during the week in a humbling defeat to Real Madrid.

City will now turn their full attention to the battle to finish in the top four, but are still very hit and miss on a weekly basis. As a result, Liverpool are favourites with soccer betting sites to take care of business at the Etihad Stadium, but it has not been a happy hunting ground for the Reds.

Man City vs Liverpool Picks: Plenty of Goals and Drama in Manchester

Liverpool have not recorded a win at the Etihad Stadium in the EPL since November 2015 when Jurgen Klopp’s side ran out 4-1 victors, while they also notched a 2-1 triumph in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash in 2018.

However, overall, City have had the better of their meetings in Manchester. There have also been plenty of goals scored, including 5-0 and 4-0 wins for City during Guardiola’s reign. 

This season may look a bit different as City are struggling immensely at the back amid a flurry of injuries and Rodri’s notable absence as their defensive shield.

Madrid exposed them easily in both legs of their Champions League play-off tie and Liverpool certainly have the quality to do the same. City eased past Newcastle in their last home match, but we’re not expecting the Reds to roll over so easily. 

That being said, Liverpool have had issues at the back, conceding another two goals against Villa during the week.

They’ve only kept one clean sheet in their last five games and have looked suspect in the EPL in recent weeks. Between Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush, there will be chances for City. 

We like the market on betting apps for both teams to score with added protection of no draw because there could be a winner in this one.

Man City vs Liverpool Pick 1: Both Teams To Score No Draw (-110 DraftKings)

Man City vs Liverpool Picks: Battle of the Egyptian stars?

As one Egyptian star could be on the verge of leaving the EPL in Mohamed Salah, another in Marmoush could be set to replace him, albeit in sky blue rather than red. Marmoush had a breakout performance against Newcastle last week, notching his first career hat-trick. 

City have been crying out for a goal threat outside of Haaland and Marmoush’s performance against the Magpies suggested that he can fill the void. 

City need to keep scoring goals because their defense has been exposed throughout the campaign, and their defeat to Madrid highlighted their issues as Mbappe ran through their lines with ease. 

Salah is equally as predatory and has an excellent record against City, scoring eight goals and notching five assists in 15 matches. 

He scored in the meeting between the sides earlier in the campaign and his odds of +120 to score any time at the Etihad stand out. Marmoush also has a compelling price of +205, but Salah has the edge for now in the battle of the two stars from Egypt.

Man City vs Liverpool Pick 2: Mohamed Salah To Score Any Time (+120 LeoVegas)