One of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, Liverpool and Manchester United, will meet for the first time in three weeks in a high-stakes Premier League match.
United defeated Liverpool 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final on St. Patrick’s Day.
Watch Sunday’s Liverpool vs. Manchester United game (10:30 a.m. ET, USA Network/NBC.com) and take your pick.
Liverpool vs Manchester United odds
| liverpool | man u | draw | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| -160 | +350 | +350 | o2.5(-300)/u2.5(+200) |
Liverpool vs Manchester United analysis
Ultimately, for title favorites Liverpool, this is a tricky fixture that could decide whether they lift the Premier League trophy in six weeks’ time.
It’s worth noting that in the matchup three weeks ago, Liverpool closed as -115 road favorites on the three-way money line ahead of that game.
There are several ways a team can be successful against Liverpool.
The first is to stay disciplined and not give the Reds any chances in transition.
The second is to draw Liverpool into the type of game they want by exchanging chances and betting on them to advance. Few teams can do the latter, but Manchester United can.
Defensive deficiencies have wreaked havoc on the Red Devils this season, and that sounds like an indictment against a team with as much firepower as Liverpool.
But there is a reason why United were so successful against the Reds a few weeks ago. Because their style is in the hands of Manchester United.
Teams that invite United forward by sitting deep and waiting for a counterattack have been successful all season, but Liverpool do not fit that criteria.
This slope should give the Reds plenty of possession and allow the Red Devils to counterattack. And for all their shortcomings, Manchester United are still able to attack in transition better than most clubs in the world.
No team plays with as much tempo or focuses on pressing as much as Liverpool.
So while the Red Devils will certainly have a chance against United, they will also have the opportunity to expose Liverpool’s main weakness: their transition defending.
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Liverpool vs Manchester United nominations
Old Trafford has never been a welcoming place for Manchester United, with fans seemingly fed up with the team’s inconsistency.
However, this is a huge game and the atmosphere should be exciting, especially as United are the underdogs.
Bet: Manchester United (+390, BetRivers)
