Man United vs. Liverpool Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (May 3)
- When: Sunday, May 3, 2026. 10:30 AM ET
- Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Man United vs. Liverpool Preview
The most famous teams in the English Premier League collide this weekend, as Man United host Liverpool at Old Trafford. Both teams appear to be in strong positions to achieve Champions League qualification, with the Red Devils able to secure their spot back on the grandest stage with a point at the Theatre of Dreams on May 3.
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Man United Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 17-10-7
- Home Record: 11-3-3
- Road Record: 6-7-4
Michael Carrick has put himself to the front of the queue in terms of being the next Man United manager after masterminding a likely return to the Champions League. The Red Devils have recorded victories in their previous two, which includes a battling 2-1 success over Brentford on Monday.
In fact, since Carrick’s return to Old Trafford, no team in the Premier League have picked up more points. Home advantage has been key for United this season, netting 1.94 goals per game, and winning eleven of their 17 fixtures at the Theatre of Dreams.
Team News:
Lisandro Martinez (Suspended), Matthijs de Ligt (Back)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Liverpool Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 17-7-10
- Home Record: 10-4-3
- Road Record: 7-3-7
Liverpool’s confidence should be high after winning three on the bounce, putting a comfortable eight-point gap between themselves and Brighton. Last weekend was a hugely positive one for the Reds, with Alexander Isak netting in a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.
However, Mohamed Salah limped off in the victory, and is doubtful to play again for the club ahead of his departure this summer. Hugo Ekitike is also missing, meaning that the champions will be limited on attacking options on Sunday.
Team News:
Alisson Becker (Muscle), Mohamed Salah (Muscle), Hugo Ekitike (Calf), Conor Bradley (Knee)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Woodman (GK); Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
Head-to-Head Trends
- Man United have won three of their last 19 Premier League matches with Liverpool. However, they could complete a first double over the Reds since 2015-16.
- Liverpool have registered victories in three of their last five away matches against Man United.
Man United vs. Liverpool Prop Picks
United have been one of the best teams from set-pieces this season, with Bruno Fernandes now one assist away from the season-record in the Premier League. Casemiro has been a force in the area when attacking corners, netting his ninth league goal of the campaign against Brentford last Monday. At the prices, he could be worth chancing to score on one of his final appearances at Old Trafford.
Man United vs. Liverpool Picks
Wins have been in short supply for United against Liverpool, while the Reds have also been defensively vulnerable in recent weeks. A draw will be a positive outcome for both in the contexts of their seasons, and nine of the last 19 head-to-head encounters have ended level.
