Liverpool F.C. vs Manchester City F.C. Prediction 8 February 2026
Added on 07 February, 2026
In the headline match of the Premier League’s 25th round, Liverpool and Manchester City will go head-to-head in a clash that could shape the title race.
Liverpool are unlikely to defend their championship, currently sitting sixth with 39 points and a modest goal difference of 39–33. However, the Reds come into this match on the back of an emphatic 4–1 win over Newcastle, snapping a frustrating run of results that included draws against Fulham (2–2), Arsenal (0–0), and Burnley (1–1), as well as a narrow defeat to Bournemouth (2–3).
Manchester City, meanwhile, arrive in stronger league position. Pep Guardiola’s side edged past Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–0, but have dropped points in recent draws with Chelsea (1–1), Brighton (1–1), and Tottenham (2–2), while also suffering a 0–2 loss in the Manchester derby. With 47 points and an impressive 49–23 goal difference, City currently occupy second place in the table.
City dominated the first-round meeting with a convincing win, but the gap between the two sides has narrowed since then. Given the attacking firepower on both teams, this fixture has all the ingredients for an open, high-scoring encounter.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals in the match 1.58