Match preview

Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) host Liverpool (6th, 9 pts) at Old Trafford on Saturday 23 January, kick-off 15:00.

Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8). Liverpool are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 4).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Man Utd and 1.4 for Liverpool, making Man Utd 48% to win, the draw 24% and Liverpool 28%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 62%.