Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Liverpool 1612 draws26 Manchester United
54
Meetings
2.76
Goals / game
50%
Both teams scored
59%
Over 2.5 goals
Liverpool

Facts about Liverpool

Scored in37/54 (69%)
Conceded in38/54 (70%)
Goals scored78 · 1.44/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak5
Longest run without a win8
Manchester United

Facts about Manchester United

Scored in38/54 (70%)
Conceded in37/54 (69%)
Goals scored71 · 1.31/game
Longest winning streak5
Longest unbeaten run8
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win5
By competition
CompetitionLiverpoolDrawManchester UnitedGames
Premier League13112044
FA Cup1034
Club Friendlies1012
UEFA Europa League1102
International Champions Cup0011
League Cup0011
All competitions16122654

ELO comparison

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

Liverpool2181
gap 18
2163Manchester United
2326200920222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Liverpool
38%
Draw
30%
Manchester United
32%

All meetings

54 matches on record

3 May 2026
Premier League
Manchester UnitedManchester United32LiverpoolLiverpool
BTTSO2.5
19 Oct 2025
Premier League
LiverpoolLiverpool12Manchester UnitedManchester United
BTTSO2.5

Liverpool recent form

Manchester United recent form

Liverpool has gone head to head with Manchester United 54 times since 2004, winning 16 and scoring 78 goals. Manchester United, in turn, has won 26 and scored 71 goals. There have been 12 draws between Liverpool and Manchester United. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 50% of games and 59% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.76 goals per game.