Liverpool vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Liverpool have only lost one of their last 16 matches across all competitions and have been involved in plenty of high-scoring games of late. Six of the Reds' last 16 matches have ended in stalemates, three of which were home games in the Premier League. Arne Slot's side have seen four of their last six matches produce over 3.5 goals, and both teams have scored in four of those six games as well.

Manchester City have only lost two of their last 19 matches in league and cup, but four of their last six Premier League games have ended in stalemates. The Citizens have only managed to win one of their last five away games in all competitions, and three of their last five matches have ended with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals being scored. Pep Guardiola's side have only won one of their last five encounters with Liverpool, and that victory arrived in November when the Reds were going through a poor run of form.

We're expecting Sunday's big game at Anfield to be open and end-to-end. Both teams have plenty to play for and can't really afford to lose, and with that in mind, we're backing the game to end in a 2-2 draw.

Liverpool 2-2 Manchester City

Liverpool could do Arsenal a big favour on Sunday if they can find a way to beat Manchester City at Anfield.

The Citizens sit six points behind the Gunners heading into the weekend and can't afford to slip any further behind their title rivals. Liverpool have plenty of motivation for the three points themselves as they currently sit outside the Champions League places, but a win could take them back into the top four, should Chelsea and Manchester United slip up.

Date: 08/02/2026

Location: Anfield, Liverpool

Time: 4:30pm

Liverpool head into Sunday's big game on the back of four wins from their last six matches across all competitions, including a 4-1 win over Newcastle in their last Premier League game. Manchester City have won three of their last six fixtures and are unbeaten in their last four games. However, Pep Guardiola's side have lost twice during that period and have failed to win each of their last three away trips.

You can watch Liverpool host Manchester City live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR (subscription required).