Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Liverpool

Liverpool are in scintillating form, having won their last six matches across all competitions, including Premier League, Champions League, and League Cup fixtures. The Reds have been particularly prolific in attack, netting 16 goals in these six games, with an impressive average of 2.67 goals per match. Their defence has also been solid, conceding just five goals and keeping three clean sheets during this run. Notably, Liverpool have not tasted defeat in their last 15 matches, showcasing their consistency and resilience. The standout result in this sequence was their emphatic 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, highlighting their ability to dominate top-level opposition. With 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals, Liverpool are providing plenty of entertainment for their supporters while maintaining their position at the summit of the Premier League table.

Manchester City

Manchester City are experiencing a concerning dip in form, having failed to win in their last six matches across all competitions. The reigning champions find themselves in an unusual position, enduring a five-match losing streak before a high-scoring 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League. Their defensive frailties have been particularly alarming, conceding a whopping 17 goals in these six games, with an average of 2.83 goals conceded per match. The 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while the 4-1 loss to Sporting CP in the Champions League also raises concerns. Despite still occupying second place in the league table, City's recent form suggests a significant challenge to their title defence, with their usually solid defence now keeping no clean sheets in their last six outings and all of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Liverpool

Liverpool have been in imperious form at Anfield, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak across all competitions. The Reds have been particularly stingy in defence, conceding just two goals in these six home fixtures whilst keeping four clean sheets. Their attacking prowess has been equally noteworthy, with Liverpool netting 14 times at an average of 2.33 goals per game. A standout performance came against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, where Liverpool romped to a 4-0 victory. This run of form has contributed significantly to their strong league position, sitting atop the Premier League table with 31 points from 12 matches. The balance between attack and defence is evident, with half of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals, whilst the other half saw fewer than 2.5 goals scored.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent away form has taken a concerning turn, with the club currently on a four-match losing streak on the road. This run of defeats is particularly noteworthy for a team of City's calibre, especially considering their strong league position. The Citizens have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last six away matches, with a notable 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Sporting CP in the Champions League. Despite their goalscoring prowess, averaging 1.67 goals per game, City have been unable to outscore their opponents in recent away fixtures. The 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava stands out as their most impressive away performance during this period, but it has been followed by a string of disappointing results. Interestingly, all of City's last six away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their games are rarely short on excitement for neutral spectators.