31 December 2016 at 17:30
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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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: 3.0%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.35 | 3.30 | 3.10 |
| Max | 2.40 | 3.60 | 3.18 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 41.3% | 27.8% | 30.8% |
| Public market | 41.5% | 27.1% | 31.4% |
Liverpool vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2625/26 | Liverpool | 1–2 | Manchester City | 2.38/3.70/2.75 |
| 09/11/2525/26 | Manchester City | 3–0 | Liverpool | 1.89/3.99/3.78 |
| 23/02/2524/25 | Manchester City | 0–2 | Liverpool | 2.90/3.84/2.27 |
| 01/12/2424/25 | Liverpool | 2–0 | Manchester City | 2.09/3.65/3.39 |
| 10/03/2423/24 | Liverpool | 1–1 | Manchester City | 2.97/3.78/2.23 |
| 25/11/2323/24 | Manchester City | 1–1 | Liverpool | 1.71/4.30/4.21 |
| 01/04/2322/23 | Manchester City | 4–1 | Liverpool | 1.63/4.14/5.17 |
| 16/10/2222/23 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Manchester City | 3.77/4.00/1.89 |
| 10/04/2221/22 | Manchester City | 2–2 | Liverpool | 2.03/3.70/3.52 |
| 03/10/2121/22 | Liverpool | 2–2 | Manchester City | 2.89/3.52/2.41 |
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
Away Record: Manchester City
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Liverpool defeated Manchester City 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by G. Wijnaldum 8′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 43% possession while Manchester City held 57%. Liverpool had 5 shots (1 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Manchester City. Liverpool made 2 substitutions, Manchester City made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Liverpool and Manchester City — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Lallana
Match Statistics
Liverpool had 43% possession against Manchester City's 57%. Liverpool registered 5 shots (1 on target) while Manchester City managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 12–12.
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
Manchester City
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 134 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.35 per match (64 for the home side, 70 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 26 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 30 games (75%), 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
Recent Meetings (40)
API data: 15 Mar 2026