FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Liverpool fixture

Man Utd. prepare to entertain Liverpool at Old Trafford at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 79 games played, Red Devils have recorded 38 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in January 2006, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 FebLiverpool1 - 0Man Utd.FAC
2005/2006Sun 22 JanMan Utd.1-0LiverpoolPREM
2005/2006Sun 18 SepLiverpool0 - 0Man Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sat 15 JanLiverpool0 - 1Man Utd.PREM
2004/2005Mon 20 SepMan Utd.2 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sat 24 AprMan Utd.0 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sun 09 NovLiverpool1 - 2Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Red Devils, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Man Utd., Liverpool are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Reds have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Man Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 19 points from the 8 games played. Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 11 points from their 8 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man Utd.641110313
Liverpool641110513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Liverpool, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Red Devils. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man Utd. 8 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Liverpool 4 games since last away draw.