Manchester United - Liverpool betting and odds

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Sunday evening, we have one of football's absolute highlights when Manchester United take on Liverpool at Old Trafford. The guests are favourites according to the bookmakers, but I think anyone knows that anything can happen in a derby match like this one. 

Here is what the odds look like on the outcome of the match: 

It is not without reason that Liverpool are favourites here. The Reds have looked fine under new manager Arne Slot so far with two 2-0 victories in a row. Leading up to this match, Liverpool have even signed Juventus star Federico Chiesa, and he might get his debut Sunday. 

United on the other hand lost 2-1 to Brighton last weekend, and are still looking shaky - just like they did last season. United have been active in the transfer window this summer, but we are yet to see a big impact on the field by the arrivals and departures. 

I think it is safe to say that Erik Ten Hag's life will get a lot more difficult if he loses this match, and the seat beneath him warmer. 

Expected line ups: 

Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.

Man Utd - Liverpool betting tips:

The big question here is naturally what to bet on. I'm assuming we have a lot of people in this forum that are fans of either of the two teams, and that they'll naturally prefer to bet on their teams. 

However, if we keep emotions out of this, I think the best bet here is on Liverpool at 1.85 at bet365. 

Liverpool have started the season playing significantly better and more effective football than Manchester United, and they could easily have scored more goals against Brentford last week. 

Liverpool have furthermore been playing pretty well defensively, and only conceded a total xG of 0.55 in their first two matches. Man United are obviusly a stronger team than Ipswich and Brentford, but it is very promising nevertheless.

Lastly, it is also to Liverpool's advantage that United are struggling. The Red Devils are still trying to integrate their new players into the team, and they furthermore have to do without striker Rasmus Højlund who remains injured. 

 

What are you guys betting on for this match?