Man City vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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·6 de noviembre de 2025

Man City vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

A rivalry that stretches back nine years is renewed this weekend in a must-win fixture for both teams

Liverpool face Manchester City this weekend in a meeting between the current and former Premier League champions.

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Pep Guardiola has already spoken of his excitement of facing Man City’s “biggest rival in the last nine years”, though this fixture could determine who will go on to challenge for the title this season.

For both sides, it’s a third game in a week. There’s an argument that Liverpool will be the fresher having beaten Real Madrid 24 hours before City put four past Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

However, it is difficult to predict what Reds team will turn up as despite winning their last two matches at Anfield, they have lost their last three away games in the Premier League - albeit all in London.

City, meanwhile, are unbeaten at home since August and are bidding to add the icing on the cake to a perfect week by winning three games on the bounce and dent Liverpool’s title hopes in the process.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game…

Date, kick-off time and venue

Man City vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Where to watch Man City vs Liverpool

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 4pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of kick-off at 4.30pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights shortly after the final whistle with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm GMT.

Man City vs Liverpool team news

Rodri is once again a doubt for Man City after missing the midweek win over Borussia Dortmund. It was revealed the midfielder “did not feel perfect” after suffering a minor setback.

Nico Gonzalez is expected to deputise for the Spaniard in central midfield once again with Mateo Kovacic a long-term absentee.

Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki are pushing for recalls to the starting XI after being rested for the Champions League tie, while in-form Erling Haaland is expected to lead the line.

Liverpool should have Alexander Isak available for selection against City. The striker has missed the last four games with a groin issue, but his inclusion in the latest Sweden squad suggests he will be fit.

That said, Isak is likely to be named on the bench if he is able to feature at the Etihad Stadium at all as Arne Slot could stick with the team that beat Real Madrid on Tuesday night.

This would mean another start for summer signing Florian Wirtz on the left-hand side of the attack in place of Cody Gakpo.

Doubtful: Rodri

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Man City vs Liverpool prediction

While the outcome of Arsenal’s game against Sunderland on Saturday will have a big impact heading into this fixture, both Man City and Liverpool will view this as a must-win fixture regardless.

Questions marks still remain over Liverpool despite back-to-back wins as their away form in the league is a concern. At the same time City are beginning to click and it’s difficult to look past Haaland continuing his excellent goalscoring form.

Man City to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Liverpool won both meetings last season en route to dethroning Man City as Premier League champions. Victory at the Etihad was a first for the Reds in the league since 2015.

Man City wins: 60

Liverpool wins: 110

Draws: 58