Liverpool vs Manchester United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 January

Liverpool

W W L D L

1st place in English Premier League

2-2

05/01/2025 12:30

Manchester United

L D L L L

15th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Liverpool vs Manchester United on 05 January 2025 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Liverpool vs Manchester United preview before placing your bet.

Liverpool are currently 1st with 84 points after 38 matches.
Manchester United sit 15th with 42 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Liverpool to win with probability 73%.
Head-to-head history favors Liverpool, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Manchester United have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:30

2025-01-05

Liverpool vs Manchester United - Prediction & Odds

Liverpool

Manchester United

2025-01-05 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 05/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Liverpool	84	38	25	9	4	86	41	45
02 Arsenal	74	38	20	14	4	69	34	35
03 Manchester City	71	38	21	8	9	72	44	28
04 Chelsea	69	38	20	9	9	64	43	21
05 Newcastle United	66	38	20	6	12	68	47	21
06 Aston Villa	66	38	19	9	10	58	51	7
07 Nottingham Forest	65	38	19	8	11	58	46	12
08 Brighton Hove Albion	61	38	16	13	9	66	59	7
09 AFC Bournemouth	56	38	15	11	12	58	46	12
10 Brentford	56	38	16	8	14	66	57	9
11 Fulham	54	38	15	9	14	54	54	0
12 Crystal Palace	53	38	13	14	11	51	51	0
13 Everton	48	38	11	15	12	42	44	-2
14 West Ham United	43	38	11	10	17	46	62	-16
15 Manchester United	42	38	11	9	18	44	54	-10
16 Wolves	42	38	12	6	20	54	69	-15
17 Tottenham Hotspur	38	38	11	5	22	64	65	-1
18 Leicester City	25	38	6	7	25	33	80	-47
19 Ipswich Town	22	38	4	10	24	36	82	-46
20 Southampton	12	38	2	6	30	26	86	-60

Head To Head

01/09/2024 11:00

Manchester United

0 - 3

Liverpool

ENG PR

03/08/2024 19:45

Manchester United

0 - 3

Liverpool

INT CF

07/04/2024 10:30

Manchester United

2 - 2

Liverpool

ENG PR

17/03/2024 11:30

Manchester United

2 - 2

Liverpool

ENG FAC

17/12/2023 12:30

Liverpool

0 - 0

Manchester United

ENG PR

05/03/2023 12:30

Liverpool

7 - 0

Manchester United

ENG PR

Liverpool

50%

Draw

50%

Manchester United

Liverpool Last 6 matches

29/12/2024 13:15

West Ham United 0 - 5 Liverpool ENG PR

26/12/2024 16:00

Liverpool 3 - 1 Leicester City ENG PR

22/12/2024 12:30

Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 6 Liverpool ENG PR

18/12/2024 16:00

Southampton 1 - 2 Liverpool ENG LC

14/12/2024 11:00

Liverpool 2 - 2 Fulham ENG PR

10/12/2024 13:45

Girona 0 - 1 Liverpool UEFA CL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Manchester United

30/12/2024 16:00

Manchester United 0 - 2 Newcastle United ENG PR

26/12/2024 13:30

Wolves 2 - 0 Manchester United ENG PR

22/12/2024 10:00

Manchester United 0 - 3 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

19/12/2024 16:00

Tottenham Hotspur 4 - 3 Manchester United ENG LC

15/12/2024 12:30

Manchester City 1 - 2 Manchester United ENG PR

12/12/2024 13:45

FC Viktoria Plzen 1 - 2 Manchester United UEFA EL

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

643

Avg. per game

2.14

Conceded

341

Avg. per game

1.14

Scored

499

Avg. per game

1.66

Conceded

398

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

261 (87%)39 (13%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

240 (80%)60 (20%)

Liverpool

Recent matches

Manchester United

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Liverpool

Manchester United

Shots

Liverpool

Total shots

16.72 avg / game

Blocked

1268 total

Avg. 4.88

Manchester United

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

1064 total

Avg. 4.27

Liverpool Pass Manchester United

Total passes

158341

Avg. 563 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

136517

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Liverpool

300

Played games

Manchester United

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

106

Clean sheets

0.27

6.31

1893

Corners

1535

5.12

18.41

5524

Throw-ins

4805

16.02

1.93

580

Offsides

560

1.87

2.57

771

GK saves

839

2.80

Liverpool

DISCIPLINARY

Manchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.43

428

557

1.86

0.05

0.07

10.48

3144

Fouls

3084

10.28

13.14

3942

Tackles

4561

15.20

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How We Build the Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Liverpool vs Manchester United on 05 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Liverpool's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Manchester United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Liverpool and Manchester United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our English Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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