8 February 2026 at 16:30

Referee: Craig Pawson
Stadium: Anfield, Liverpool

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: 5.4%

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 42.0%Draw 27.0%Away 36.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.383.702.75
Max2.383.702.75
Over 2.5: 63.7%Under 2.5: 42.0%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (42%)

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
15Shots17
4Shots on target7

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

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by D. Szoboszlai 74′, B. Silva 84′, E. Haaland 90′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Liverpool had 47% possession while Manchester City held 53%. Liverpool had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 17 (7 on target) for Manchester City. Expected goals: Liverpool 1.21 — Manchester City 2.75. Liverpool made 2 substitutions, Manchester City made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Rayan Cherki 90′).

Match Events

Key match events between Liverpool and Manchester City — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Liverpool
Manchester City
Kick Off
Half Time
61′
A. KhusanovR. Dias
61′
O. MarmoushR. Cherki
84′
B. Silva

assist: E. Haaland

C. GakpoC. Jones
85′
Alisson90+2′
VAR
90+12′Goal cancelled
M. KerkezF. Chiesa
90+4′
90+6′
A. SemenyoN. Ake
90′
E. Haaland

Penalty

Full Time

Match Statistics

Liverpool had 47% possession against Manchester City's 53%. Liverpool registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Manchester City managed 17 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 13–16.

4Shots on Goal7
8Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots17
3Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox9
6Shots outsidebox8
13Fouls16
5Corner Kicks4
6Offsides2
47%Ball Possession53%
2Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves3
390Total passes465
306Passes accurate393
78%Passes %85%
1.21expected_goals2.75
0goals_prevented0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Liverpool have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Manchester City show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Liverpool

WWLWLL

Manchester City

WWWWWW

Liverpool vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Liverpool and Manchester City have met 2 times — Liverpool won 0, Manchester City won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (0 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2026.

0

Liverpool

0

Drawn

2

Manchester City

Goals: 0Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (2)

4 Apr 2026Manchester City4 – 0Liverpool
9 Nov 2025Manchester City3 – 0Liverpool
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026