Few football rivalries can rival the history, passion, and utter unpredictability of the Liverpool vs. Manchester United fixture. An evening Anfield clash between these two English giants is worth more than just three points; it is steeped in history, respect, and contention. Scheduled for Sunday, October 19th, 2025, this Premier League match will be the latest exciting chapter in one of the fiercest rivalries in the world when Liverpool hosts Manchester United. Football fans around the world will be watching.

Kick-off is set for 3:30 PM (UTC) at Anfield, which is a ground that has jumped for joy and cried from heartbreak over the decades for the two clubs involved. The pre-match statistics imply Liverpool is favored to win at 60% probability, draw at 21%, and Manchester United at 19%. Although history teaches you, this may mean nothing when these two teams meet.

Liverpool comes into this match needing to find their rhythm once more. The reigning champions have stumbled recently, losing three matches in a row across all competitions to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and Chelsea. Arne Slot's team has looked surprisingly shaky, most often in the last moments of games. Nevertheless, Anfield has an ability to awaken Liverpool's appetite. The Reds have not lost a Premier League home game since they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last season, which clearly indicates their fortress mentality. Slot knows a win over Manchester United is about more than just points: it would indicate a restoration of confidence, momentum, and belief.

By contrast, Ruben Amorim's Manchester United arrived at Anfield looking for consistency. Following a 2-0 win against Sunderland last time out, the Red Devils have been inconsistent this season. Three wins, one draw, and three defeats is the perfect record to sum up a team that is notoriously unpredictable. Amorim's men sit mid-table, their performances blighted by defensive weaknesses and a lack of identity away from Old Trafford.

Arne Slot's favored 4-2-3-1 system is one that thrives on fluidity in the forward direction. The midfield duo of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister gives them balance, while the attacking trio of Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai plays off of Alexander Isak, who is still adapting to life at Anfield. Nonetheless, there is one major reason for concern: the absence of Alisson Becker due to injury. Backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will be under pressure to perform against United’s directed attack of three players and potential substitutions who can create space for either teammate or get clearance attempts by United.

Ruben Amorim, on the other hand, is predictable tactically. His 3-4-3 style is set up to have ball control through the midfield with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, while Sesko, Cunha, and Mbeumo will create pace in the attack. However, this predictable setup sets United up to be exposed against teams that play the game at tempo and get opportunities to counter, like against Liverpool. If Slot's boys press early and get turnovers early in the United zone, they should get in behind, especially behind Diogo Dalot and Harry Maguire.

The Egyptian King, no introduction needed. With 23 goal involvements in 17 matches against Manchester United, he is a nightmare for the Red Devils. His pace, calmness, and accuracy make him the pulse of the Liverpool attack. He will look to exploit United’s defensive issues to add to his remarkable goal involvement record.

As captain of United, he is still the creative pulse of the team. He has been inconsistent, but should he find his stride and dictate the pace and find decisive passes, he likely could be United's best chance of quieting the Anfield crowd. Should both Fernandes and Mason Mount build an immediate rapport with new signing Benjamin Sesko, United may have a chance. 

After a couple nervy performances, the Dutch captain will be eager to get Liverpool back on course. With Ibrahima Konate's likely absence, Van Dijk's leadership, experience, and aerial prowess could prove the difference between winning and losing once again. 

Liverpool's Last 5 Matches 

• Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool 

• Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool 

• Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool 

• Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool 

• Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 

Even with three straight defeats, Liverpool has averaged the highest number of chances created (xG 1.9 avg) of any side not called Arsenal (5). The goals are sure to come, in which Anfield may be just the place for them to do so. 

Manchester United's Last 5 Matches 

• Man United 2-0 Sunderland 

• Brentford 3-1 Man United 

• Man United 2-1 Chelsea 

• Man City 3-0 Man United 

• Man United 3-2 Burnley 

Similar to their recent away matches has been United's uncertainty in defense, conceding three goals per game. Their away form has been terrible, not winning away since March. This alone makes Liverpool heavy favorites for the match.

This will be the 100th clash between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield, with United last winning on-site in 2016 with Wayne Rooney’s late goal. Since then, Liverpool has been the dominant team, which of course includes the 7-0 hammering in 2023. 

H2H Overall: 

Lately, the momentum has been with Liverpool, winning four of the last six and drawing one, showing they were the team in form most recently. 

For betting there should be a number of opportunities, including the following: 

With the way Liverpool is at home and United's tactical uncertainties, it suggests the Reds will be well on top in this one, with all the drama and high-octane intensity you can ask for from end to end with plenty of opportunities in front of both goal mouths.

Arne Slot’s team has now found itself under pressure; however, Anfield has a history of resuscitating Liverpool stories. Liverpool will come out flying. Manchester United can be expected to offer resistance but will not have the defensive strength to cope with the sensational front line of Liverpool.