Man Utd is making efforts to secure a top-four finish and qualify for the next season’s Champions League. However, the journey towards that goal becomes more challenging for coach Erik Ten Hag and his team as they face Liverpool in the 32nd round of the Premier League.

Prediction for Man Utd vs Liverpool

Man Utd needs three points to keep their hopes alive for a top-four finish, trailing Aston Villa by 12 points. However, this task is not easy as they face both subjective and objective challenges.

Injury troubles persist for Man Utd. They recently received the good news of Lisandro Martinez’s return, but the player suffered another injury and will be sidelined for another month. Erik Ten Hag is also without Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane, and Jonny Evans, who is still unable to make a comeback.

The home team only has Harry Maguire available for the match against Liverpool. Young defender Willy Kambwala is likely to be used. Injuries have prevented coach Erik Ten Hag from implementing his desired style of play. Additionally, he is also struggling to find solutions for Casemiro, Antony, and Marcus Rashford, who have been underperforming.

In this situation, Man Utd cannot engage in an open contest with Liverpool. They need to focus on defense and capitalize on quick transition opportunities to score goals. Man Utd’s recent victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup serves as motivation for the “Red Devils” in today’s match. However, the reality is that Man Utd hasn’t always performed well against top teams this season.

Liverpool still holds a higher level than Man Utd. If they take advantage of their opportunities, it will be difficult for Man Utd to create surprises in the upcoming match.

Jurgen Klopp’s team is determined for their visit to Old Trafford. They need to win to reclaim the top spot from Arsenal.

The Premier League title is Liverpool’s biggest target this season, as the entire team wants to give Jurgen Klopp a gift before parting ways with him.

Form of Man Utd vs Liverpool

Man Utd has only won two out of their last five matches. In the past week, the “Red Devils” drew against Brentford and suffered a defeat against Chelsea, making their race for a top-four finish more challenging.

Liverpool is among the most stable teams in England. In 2024, they have only suffered two defeats: one against Arsenal in the Premier League and one against Man Utd in the FA Cup.

Prediction: Man Utd 1-2 Liverpool

Expected lineups for Man Utd vs Liverpool

Man Utd: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Kambwala, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Liverpool: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz