FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 20 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Liverpool v Manchester City fixture

Man City face a trip to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Sky Blues will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 43 and win only 14 of the 73 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, the Reds carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 11 FebLiverpool2 - 1Man CityPREM
2003/2004Sun 28 DecMan City2 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sat 03 MayLiverpool1 - 2Man CityPREM
2002/2003Sun 05 JanMan City0 - 1LiverpoolFAC
2002/2003Sat 28 SepMan City0 - 3LiverpoolPREM
2000/2001Sun 18 FebLiverpool4 - 2Man CityFAC
2000/2001Wed 31 JanMan City1 - 1LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Liverpool have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Reds in those games, with 2 conceded.

Man City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far, Man City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Liverpool642010214
Man City62221088

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Reds, as the Sky Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Liverpool Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Man City Not won in previous 5 away matches.