Manchester City vs Liverpool 2026: Preview, Predicted Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats & Expert Prediction
Two Premier League giants collide at the Etihad Stadium in what promises to be one of the matches of the season. Manchester City vs Liverpool is always an event that transcends football — and with both clubs still in contention for honours this season, the stakes have never been higher. Over 200,000 fans have already searched for match information today.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League 2025-26 |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
| Kick-off | Sunday, April 5, 2026 — 16:30 BST |
| TV (UK) | Sky Sports Main Event |
| TV (India) | Star Sports / JioCinema |
Team News & Injuries
Manchester City
- Out: Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring), Rodri (long-term knee)
- Doubtful: Bernardo Silva (knock)
- Available: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Ederson
Liverpool
- Out: Diogo Jota (ankle)
- Doubtful: Andrew Robertson (fitness)
- Available: Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson
Predicted Lineups
| Manchester City (4-3-3) | Liverpool (4-3-3) |
|---|---|
| GK: Ederson | GK: Alisson |
| RB: Kyle Walker | RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| CB: Manuel Akanji | CB: Ibrahima Konaté |
| CB: Rúben Dias | CB: Virgil van Dijk |
| LB: Josko Gvardiol | LB: Kostas Tsimikas |
| CM: Ilkay Gündogan | CM: Dominik Szoboszlai |
| CM: Mateo Kovacic | CM: Alexis Mac Allister |
| CM: Phil Foden | CM: Ryan Gravenberch |
| RW: Jérémy Doku | RW: Mohamed Salah |
| CF: Erling Haaland | CF: Darwin Núñez |
| LW: Jack Grealish | LW: Luis Díaz |
Head-to-Head Record: Man City vs Liverpool (Last 10)
| Season | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Premier League (H) | Man City 2-1 Liverpool |
| 2025-26 | Carabao Cup | Liverpool 3-2 Man City |
| 2024-25 | Premier League | Draw 1-1 |
| 2024-25 | Premier League | Liverpool 2-0 Man City |
| 2023-24 | Premier League | Man City 1-0 Liverpool |
Key Battle: Haaland vs Van Dijk
The contest between Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk will be the defining duel of this match. Haaland has scored 27 goals this season and is in unstoppable form, but Van Dijk has arguably been the best centre-back in the Premier League this campaign. Whoever wins this individual battle could well decide the match.
🔮 Our Prediction: Manchester City 2 – 2 Liverpool
An epic match that produces goals at both ends. Haaland and Salah will both find the net. A draw feels the most likely outcome at the Etihad, but either team could snatch all three points in the closing stages.
FAQs — Man City vs Liverpool
When is Man City vs Liverpool?
The match takes place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 BST at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Liverpool in India?
Man City vs Liverpool is available live on Star Sports and JioCinema in India.
Who is the favourite to win Man City vs Liverpool?
Liverpool are slight favourites based on their superior form, but the Etihad factor makes this a genuinely 50/50 match.