Man United vs Liverpool Prediction and Betting Tips: Best Bets from Old Trafford for FA Cup Clash

Liverpool head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side have already lifted the League Cup and are chasing down the three remaining trophies.

Manchester United beat Liverpool’s local rivals, Everton last weekend, but they afforded Sean Dyche’s side plenty of opportunities on their way to the 2-0 victory. Erik ten Hag’s side have looked shaky at the back this season and this rampant Liverpool side should cause them problems. 

Klopp’s side’s last match was a 6-1 win over Sparta Prague. They have now gone nine matches unbeaten since losing to Arsenal at the Emirates in early February. The draw with Manchester City last weekend saw them surrender top spot in the Premier League, however this weekend’s focus is the FA Cup. A place in the last four is up for grabs and Liverpool are strong favourites.

Rasmus Hojlund could return to the Manchester United team here. Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined despite being called up to the Argentina squad. The defender won’t feature for his country but Lionel Scaloni wants him with the group. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s absence also means that Ten Hag is short of options at left-back.

Klopp has injury concerns of his own. Alisson Becker, Joel Matip, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all missing in defence. Ibrahim Konate could be in line for a return here. Gravenberch, Jones and Thiago are missing in midfield.  Diogo Jota is also ruled.

The first of our betting angles for this match is Over 16.5 shots for Liverpool. Klopp’s side managed 34 shots when they last squared off against Manchester United. This netting angle also won the last time they visited Old Trafford.

Liverpool have had the most shots in the Premier League this season with an average of 19.36 per game. They managed 19 shots at home to Manchester City last weekend so they should be capable of hitting a high mark against United.

Ten Hag’s side are conceding an average of 19.9 shots per game in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Their opponents have had 17 or more shots in eight of their last nine matches. Only Luton and Sheffield United have conceded more shots than the Red Devils’ in the Premier League this season so they will be under the cosh when they face Liverpool.

We are also going to back both teams to score in the match. Manchester United have scored in five of their last six home matches against Liverpool. Over that period, they are averaging two goals per game but are conceding 2.17.

Erik ten Hag’s side have scored in all 11 of their competitive matches in 2024. They are averaging 2.18 goals per game over that period and conceding 1.27.

It’s difficult to envisage the home side keeping Liverpool at bay here. Klopp’s side put United under immense pressure at Anfield and were unfortunate not to find the net, finishing the game with an xG of 2.38. The Reds are averaging 2l5 goals per game across their 44 matches this season.

Our longer odds bet builder for this match uses the same angles as the first with an increased shot line. 

Manchester United have conceded 23, 17 and 22 shots in their last three home matches against Everton, Fulham and West Ham respectively. They are unlikely to be able to address their defensive deficiencies in such a short space of time to stop Liverpool from shooting at will.

We are also backing the visitors to emerge victorious. They have won their three away matches since losing against Arsenal, scoring 10 goals in the process. Klopp’s side have won twice on their last three visits to this ground.