FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Liverpool fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 83 games played, Red Devils have recorded 40 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was just last season, in March 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 25 OctLiverpool2 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sat 14 MarMan. Utd.1-4LiverpoolPREM
2008/2009Sat 13 SepLiverpool2 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 23 MarMan. Utd.3 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Sun 16 DecLiverpool0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 03 MarLiverpool0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 22 OctMan. Utd.2 - 0LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 22 goals, and conceded 1.

In complete contrast to Man. Utd., Liverpool are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 leaked at the wrong end.

Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 66 points from the 30 games played. Liverpool's total of 51 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.650114415
Liverpool640212512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Liverpool, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Red Devils. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Won 7 successive home games.
15 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Liverpool Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.