Manchester United to win
Home odds at 2.25 offer value with 44% implied chance. United's strong Old Trafford record (3/5 home wins) and Liverpool's slight away slip make this likely in a tight derby.
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for top football predictions! Get set for the massive Manchester United vs Liverpool showdown on May 3, 2026, at 14:30. This Premier League 2025/2026 northwest derby always delivers fireworks.
Man United sit 4th with 58 points, chasing a Champions League spot. Liverpool lead at 1st with 72 points, but a dip in form adds pressure. United need points to climb; Liverpool want to lock in the title race.
Head-to-head: Last 5 meetings - Liverpool 2-1, Draw 1-1, United 3-1, Liverpool 4-0, Draw 0-0. Reds edge it, but United won the last home clash.
United's home form (last 5): 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. Liverpool away (last 5): 4 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss. Both attack strong.
United strengths: Solid defense at home (2 clean sheets), quick counters. Weaknesses: Midfield injuries hurt control. Liverpool strengths: Deadly front line, high press. Weaknesses: Tired legs from cup runs.
Key factors? United miss key midfielder with suspension. Liverpool's star forward doubtful. Weather looks dry, fast pitch favors pace.
Top odds: Home win 2.25 (44%), Away 2.73 (37%), Draw 3.70 (27%). Both Teams to Score Yes 1.44. Over 3.25 2.02.
Unique angles: 1) United's home fortress vs Liverpool's away woes. 2) Title pressure on Reds could spark chaos. 3) Young talents stepping up amid injuries.
Teams match in goals scored, but United tighter at back home. Scenarios: High chance (60%) United edge 2-1. Medium (30%) Draw 1-1. Low (10%) Liverpool romp.
Predictions below blend stats, form, and value. Let's cash in!
Total votes: 98
Home odds at 2.25 offer value with 44% implied chance. United's strong Old Trafford record (3/5 home wins) and Liverpool's slight away slip make this likely in a tight derby.
BTTS Yes at 1.44 has 69% probability from odds. Last 5 H2H saw goals both ways in 3; both teams score freely, fitting high-stakes clash.
Over 3.25 at 2.02 with 49.5% chance aligns with BTTS and United win for 3+ goals. Derbies average high scores; recent forms suggest open game.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 71:27 | 85 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 77:35 | 78 | LDWWD | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 69:50 | 71 | WWDWW | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 56:49 | 65 | WWDLL | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 63:53 | 60 | DLDLW | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 58:54 | 57 | DDWWD | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 42:48 | 54 | WWDDL | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 52:46 | 53 | LLWLW | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 55:52 | 53 | DDLWL | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 58:52 | 52 | LWDLL | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 47:51 | 52 | WDLLW | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 53:55 | 49 | LWDWL | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 47:50 | 49 | LLDDL | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 49:56 | 47 | LWDWD | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 41:51 | 45 | LDLDL | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 48:51 | 44 | DLDWW | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 48:57 | 41 | WLDWW | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 46:65 | 39 | WLLLW | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 38:75 | 22 | DLDLL | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 27:68 | 20 | DDLDL |