2 March 2016 at 20:00

Referee: Martin Atkinson

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Liverpool3wins
4draws10 meetings
Manchester City3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 38.0%Draw 29.7%Away 35.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.202.80
Max2.643.502.88
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market37.1%28.0%34.9%
Public market37.2%28.8%34.0%

Liverpool vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (38%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LiverpoolHalf-time:20Manchester City
11Shots4
7Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/02/26Liverpool1–2Manchester City2.38/3.70/2.75
09/11/25Manchester City3–0Liverpool1.89/3.99/3.78
23/02/25Manchester City0–2Liverpool2.90/3.84/2.27
01/12/24Liverpool2–0Manchester City2.09/3.65/3.39
10/03/24Liverpool1–1Manchester City2.97/3.78/2.23
25/11/23Manchester City1–1Liverpool1.71/4.30/4.21
01/04/23Manchester City4–1Liverpool1.63/4.14/5.17
16/10/22Liverpool1–0Manchester City3.77/4.00/1.89
10/04/22Manchester City2–2Liverpool2.03/3.70/3.52
03/10/21Liverpool2–2Manchester City2.89/3.52/2.41

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Liverpool

W 676D 307L 273
Over 2.554
Goals scored2258

Away Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Manchester City 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by A. Lallana 34′, J. Milner 41′, Roberto Firmino 57′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 49% possession while Manchester City held 51%. Liverpool had 11 shots (7 on target) compared to 4 (1 on target) for Manchester City. Liverpool made 3 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Liverpool and Manchester City — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Liverpool
Manchester City
Kick Off
A. Lallana

assist: J. Milner

34′
J. Milner

assist: Roberto Firmino

41′
Half Time
46′
R. SterlingW. Bony
55′
FernandinhoK. Iheanacho
Roberto Firmino

assist: A. Lallana

57′
68′Jesús Navas
D. OrigiC. Benteke
69′
74′
G. ClichyA. Kolarov
Roberto FirminoJ. Allen
75′
J. MilnerJ. Ibe
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Liverpool had 49% possession against Manchester City's 51%. Liverpool registered 11 shots (7 on target) while Manchester City managed 4 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–2. Fouls committed: 0–0.

7Shots on Goal1
3Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots4
1Blocked Shots1
4Shots insidebox2
7Shots outsidebox2
0Fouls0
3Corner Kicks2
4Offsides1
49%Ball Possession51%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
468Total passes470
359Passes accurate356
77%Passes %76%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Liverpool have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Manchester City show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Liverpool

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Manchester City

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Liverpool vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Liverpool and Manchester City have met 40 times — Liverpool won 16, Manchester City won 13, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Liverpool leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 132 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.30 per match (62 for the home side, 70 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 26 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 29 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester City are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2018.

16

Liverpool

11

Drawn

13

Manchester City

Goals: 62Goals: 70

Recent Meetings (40)

4 Apr 2026Manchester City4 – 0Liverpool
8 Feb 2026Liverpool1 – 2Manchester City
9 Nov 2025Manchester City3 – 0Liverpool
23 Feb 2025Manchester City0 – 2Liverpool
1 Dec 2024Liverpool2 – 0Manchester City
10 Mar 2024Liverpool1 – 1Manchester City
25 Nov 2023Manchester City1 – 1Liverpool
1 Apr 2023Manchester City4 – 1Liverpool
22 Dec 2022Manchester City3 – 2Liverpool
16 Oct 2022Liverpool1 – 0Manchester City
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026