7 October 2018 at 15:30

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: 3.3%

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 39.5%Draw 28.1%Away 35.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.502.75
Max2.563.602.85
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 market38.2%27.5%34.3%
Public market38.3%27.0%34.7%

Liverpool vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (39%)

Result differed from 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:00Manchester City
7Shots6
2Shots 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 and Manchester City drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. 4 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 49% possession while Manchester City held 51%. Liverpool had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Manchester City. Liverpool made 2 substitutions, Manchester City made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Liverpool and Manchester City — 0 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Liverpool
Manchester City
Kick Off
J. MilnerN. Keïta
29′
Half Time
56′Sergio Agüero
66′
S. AgüeroGabriel Jesus
Roberto FirminoD. Sturridge
72′
76′
R. SterlingL. Sané
Full Time

Match Statistics

Liverpool had 49% possession against Manchester City's 51%. Liverpool registered 7 shots (2 on target) while Manchester City managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 10–10.

2Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal3
7Total Shots6
1Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox5
2Shots outsidebox1
10Fouls10
2Corner Kicks6
2Offsides5
49%Ball Possession51%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
515Total passes528
430Passes accurate439
83%Passes %83%

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

WLWLLL

Manchester City

WWWWWL

Liverpool vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Liverpool and Manchester City have met 40 times — Liverpool won 17, Manchester City won 13, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Liverpool leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 135 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.38 per match (65 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.

17

Liverpool

10

Drawn

13

Manchester City

Goals: 65Goals: 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