Premier League Clash: Manchester City vs Liverpool - Footballant Preview and Analysis
The 2022-2023 season of the English Premier League will witness a fierce battle this weekend as the second-placed Manchester City host the sixth-placed Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. For both teams, this is an extremely important match. Footballant will provide a comprehensive analysis of this clash between Manchester City vs Liverpool, along with recommended strategies.
Manchester City Analysis
Manchester City has played 27 matches in the league so far this season, winning 19, drawing 4, and losing 4, and accumulating 61 points, which places them second in the standings. The team has been relatively stable this season, performing well in both the Premier League and the Champions League. They are currently eight points behind league leaders Arsenal with one game in hand and still have hopes of winning the title.
Manchester City has been in scintillating form lately, winning 8 of their last 10 matches, drawing 2, scoring 31 goals and conceding just 5. They have shown impressive attacking prowess and defensive ability, keeping clean sheets in their last six matches. At home, they have won 11 of their 13 matches this season, drawing 1 and losing 1, scoring 43 goals and conceding 13. They have also won their last 8 home matches.
Manchester City has already made it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and still have a chance to win the Premier League, but they must win every game to stay in the race, otherwise, they may fall further behind Arsenal. Therefore, their desire to win this game against Liverpool will be very strong.
Liverpool Analysis
Liverpool's performance this season has left fans dissatisfied. Their poor performance in the league has seen them ranked sixth with a record of only 12 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, earning them 42 points. For a traditional powerhouse team that has spent a lot of money on transfers, this result is clearly unacceptable. The disappointment of fans was compounded by their elimination from the Champions League by Real Madrid, losing 6-2 on aggregate.
In their last 10 games, Liverpool has won 4, drawn 1, and lost 5, scoring 16 goals while conceding 12. Their form has been very unstable, capable of sweeping Manchester United 7-0 but also losing to Bournemouth 0-1. Although their defense is still decent, their attacking ability is extremely lacking. In the past two games, Liverpool has once again fallen into a goal drought and was unable to win against a relegated team like Bournemouth. Worse still, their away record is only a 23.1% win rate, indicating poor performance away from home.
Liverpool has already lost the chance to compete for the league championship this season. After being eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid, they can now put all their energy into the league. Their realistic goal is to fight for a top-four finish and secure qualification for the next season's Champions League. Currently, Liverpool is 7 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham with two games in hand. The situation is not optimistic, but even in this away game, they must do their best to try to win.
Match History
In the past 10 encounters between the two teams, Manchester City has won 3, drawn 3, and lost 4, scoring 20 goals while conceding 18. They are slightly inferior and do not have a psychological advantage. Although Liverpool's recent form has not been good, Manchester City cannot underestimate their opponent.
Odds Analysis
William Hill's initial odds were 1.65 4.00 4.80, showing a strong belief in Manchester City's victory. Later, the odds for a win decreased, while those for a draw remained the same and those for a loss increased. Currently, the odds are 1.62 4.00 5.50. They do not seem to have much faith in Liverpool winning away, and the unchanged odds for a draw suggest that a draw is not a concern.
Match Prediction
Both teams belong to the top clubs in the Premier League, but in recent times, Manchester City's momentum has not diminished, while Liverpool's recent performance has been somewhat lackluster. Moreover, Manchester City's home performance is vastly different from Liverpool's away performance. Therefore, Footballant believes Manchester City vs Liverpool that Manchester City can win by at least one goal against Liverpool.