Liverpool take on the visitors Manchester City in the round 25 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, February 8th at Anfield (Liverpool).
Liverpool were expected to face serious problems. Yet in 2024/2025, immediately after Klopp’s departure and without their long-time manager, they surprisingly became champions. In the summer, Slot also received a significant influx of new signings, but the campaign started poorly with a defeat to Crystal Palace in the English Super Cup. They then lost again in another tournament, the League Cup. Problems also appeared in other, more important competitions. The fewest issues came in the Champions League, where, despite some slip-ups, Liverpool still managed to finish in the top eight after a convincing final win over Qarabag and earned a rest in the first playoff round. In the Premier League, however, consistency has been lacking, with the team unable to string together several strong matches in a row. Even after coming back from 0–2 against Bournemouth, they eventually lost. Still, in the previous round they unexpectedly delivered a very confident 4–1 win over a direct rival, Newcastle. This result may signal a turning point after a series of uneven performances. Overall, recent matches show Liverpool are capable of sharp reactions but still struggle to maintain stability.
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Manchester City leave very mixed impressions. The Citizens under Guardiola established almost total dominance in domestic English football and even finally won the Champions League. Last season, however, despite finishing third in the Premier League with considerable difficulty, they failed to add any trophies and even lost a cup final. This season has also brought problems, although Arsenal have begun dropping points as well. In the previous league round, City were again held to a draw, this time 2–2 against Tottenham. In the Champions League, despite some setbacks, the key objective was achieved, as they qualified for the playoffs and also finished among the top eight. Moreover, this week they secured a place in the League Cup final after getting past Newcastle, giving them a chance to fight for a long-awaited trophy. Recent results suggest City are gradually improving in decisive matches. At the same time, defensive lapses continue to prevent them from fully controlling games.
The Merseysiders first recorded two draws and then two wins. However, in November in Manchester they suffered a heavy 0–3 defeat. The home side, Liverpool, are rated with slightly higher chances. Still, this is a matchup of two strong yet problematic teams, so the most logical choice is a neutral option: total over 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
