History of the Liverpool v Manchester United fixture
Manchester United face a trip to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 85 games played, Red Devils have recorded 23 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 42 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Anfield was less than a year ago, in January 2012, the Reds carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 11 Feb | Man. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 28 Jan | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Man. Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 15 Oct | Liverpool | 1 - 1 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 06 Mar | Liverpool | 3 - 1 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 09 Jan | Man. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Liverpool | F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 19 Sep | Man. Utd. | 3 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 21 Mar | Man. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Liverpool are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Reds in those games, with 7 conceded.
Manchester United have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Red Devils's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.
Liverpool are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 4 matches.
Manchester United's total of 9 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Manchester United | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Manchester United are in reasonable form away from home coming into this match, and the Madmen are quite confident that they should come away with a comfortable victory from this contest. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. |
| Manchester United | 12 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 9 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here