Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Liverpool 2219 draws14 Manchester City
55
Meetings
2.89
Goals / game
58%
Both teams scored
60%
Over 2.5 goals
Liverpool

Facts about Liverpool

Scored in44/55 (80%)
Conceded in39/55 (71%)
Goals scored79 · 1.44/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run10
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win5
Manchester City

Facts about Manchester City

Scored in39/55 (71%)
Conceded in44/55 (80%)
Goals scored80 · 1.45/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win10
By competition
CompetitionLiverpoolDrawManchester CityGames
Premier League17151244
League Cup1214
FA Cup1012
Community Shield1102
UEFA Champions League2002
International Champions Cup0101
All competitions22191455

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Liverpool2172
gap 138
2310Manchester City
2359214920222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Liverpool
19%
Draw
24%
Manchester City
57%

All meetings

55 matches on record

4 Apr 2026
FA Cup
Manchester CityManchester City40LiverpoolLiverpool
BTTSO2.5
8 Feb 2026
Premier League
LiverpoolLiverpool12Manchester CityManchester City
BTTSO2.5
9 Nov 2025
Premier League
Manchester CityManchester City30LiverpoolLiverpool
BTTSO2.5
23 Feb 2025
Premier League
Manchester CityManchester City02LiverpoolLiverpool
BTTSO2.5

Liverpool recent form

Manchester City recent form

Liverpool has gone head to head with Manchester City 55 times since 2004, winning 22 and scoring 79 goals. Manchester City, in turn, has won 14 and scored 80 goals. There have been 19 draws between Liverpool and Manchester City. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 58% of games and 60% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.89 goals per game.