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

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 vs Manchester United: Starting Lineups Time : 05/01/2025 12:30

Liverpool
2 - 2
Finished
Manchester United
86' event Harvey Elliott / Cody Gakpo
86' event Conor Bradley / Trent John Alexander-Arnold
83' event Trent John Alexander-Arnold
77' event Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro
70' event Mohamed Salah Ghaly
68' event Alexis Mac Allister Penalty awarded
61' event Diogo Jota / Curtis Jones
60' event Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro / Luis Fernando Diaz Marulanda
59' event Cody Gakpo
event 87' Joshua Zirkzee / Rasmus Hojlund
event 83' Leny Yoro / Matthijs de Ligt
event 80' Amad Diallo Traore
event 73' Harry Maguire
event 72' Alejandro Garnacho / Kobbie Mainoo
event 64' Matthijs de Ligt
event 53' Amad Diallo Traore
event 52' Lisandro Martinez
event 23' Diogo Dalot
86' event Harvey Elliott / Cody Gakpo
event 87' Joshua Zirkzee / Rasmus Hojlund
86' event Conor Bradley / Trent John Alexander-Arnold
event 83' Leny Yoro / Matthijs de Ligt
83' event Trent John Alexander-Arnold
event 80' Amad Diallo Traore
77' event Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro
event 73' Harry Maguire
70' event Mohamed Salah Ghaly
event 72' Alejandro Garnacho / Kobbie Mainoo
68' event Alexis Mac Allister Penalty awarded
event 64' Matthijs de Ligt
61' event Diogo Jota / Curtis Jones
event 53' Amad Diallo Traore
60' event Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro / Luis Fernando Diaz Marulanda
event 52' Lisandro Martinez
59' event Cody Gakpo
event 23' Diogo Dalot
Liverpool Liverpool
Substitutions
#20 Diogo Jota
#9 Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro
#19 Harvey Elliott
#84 Conor Bradley
#21 Konstantinos Tsimikas
#62 Caoimhin Kelleher
#14 Federico Chiesa
#3 Wataru Endo
#78 Jarell Quansah
Liverpool Liverpool Manchester United Manchester United
19Shots13
6Shots on Goal4
10Fouls13
6Corner Kick9
13Free kick10
0Offside4
2Yellow card4
17Aerial21
2Save4
6Successful Tackles20
16Interceptions13
18Long pass28
1Assist1
4Substitution3
8Shots off goal1
11Head Success8
5Blocked8
6Tackle20
13Dribbles10
19Throw-in16
435Passes384
97Attacks98
54Dangerous attacks46
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
Manchester United Manchester United
Substitutions
#17 Alejandro Garnacho
#15 Leny Yoro
#11 Joshua Zirkzee
#21 Antony Matheus dos Santos
#18 Carlos Henrique Casimiro,Casemiro
#14 Christian Eriksen
#12 Tyrell Malacia
#1 Altay Bayindi
#43 Toby Collyer
Commentary
87' Manchester United — substitution: Joshua Zirkzee / Rasmus Hojlund
86' Liverpool — substitution: Harvey Elliott / Cody Gakpo
86' Liverpool — substitution: Conor Bradley / Trent John Alexander-Arnold
83' Trent John Alexander-Arnold - Liverpool receive a yellow card
83' Manchester United — substitution: Leny Yoro / Matthijs de Ligt
80' Goal! Amad Diallo Traore - Manchester United
77' Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro - Liverpool receive a yellow card
73' Harry Maguire - Manchester United receive a yellow card
72' Manchester United — substitution: Alejandro Garnacho / Kobbie Mainoo
70' Penalty scored! Mohamed Salah Ghaly - Liverpool
68' VAR review - Liverpool
64' Matthijs de Ligt - Manchester United receive a yellow card
61' Liverpool — substitution: Diogo Jota / Curtis Jones
60' Liverpool — substitution: Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro / Luis Fernando Diaz Marulanda
59' Goal! Cody Gakpo - Liverpool
53' Amad Diallo Traore - Manchester United receive a yellow card
52' Goal! Lisandro Martinez - Manchester United
23' Diogo Dalot - Manchester United receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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