Football News Update: Liverpool vs Man Utd Pre-Season Clash in the Spotlight
As the countdown to the highly anticipated Premier League kick-off continues, arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set to lock horns in a glamorous pre-season friendly in South Carolina.
Our football betting expert offers his insights and predictions ahead of this thrilling encounter between the two English giants.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool and Eric ten Hag’s Manchester United both secured recent victories against Arsenal and Real Betis, respectively, setting the stage for an intense battle where pride is on the line. With Liverpool looking well-placed to emerge victorious, here are the top betting tips for this fixture:
Liverpool to win and both teams to score @ 13/5 with bet365
Harvey Elliott to score first @ 14/1 with bet365
Over 1.5 first half goals @ 1/1 with bet365
Expect Goals in South Carolina
Both teams have been finding the net in their pre-season encounters. Liverpool edged out Arsenal 2-1, while Manchester United have netted seven times in three games since their loss to Rosenborg. With United’s injury concerns, including the confirmed absences of Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro, and doubts over Antony and Marcus Rashford, the Reds are primed to secure the win, but the Red Devils should manage to get on the scoresheet as well.
Elliott to Break the Deadlock
Liverpool’s young midfielder, Harvey Elliott, was the creator-in-chief in the Reds’ previous match against Arsenal, setting up goals for Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho. The 21-year-old has expressed his readiness to step up and play a pivotal role in Arne Slot’s plans, and his performance against the Gunners backed up that promise. At 14/1 to score first and 4/1 to find the net anytime, Elliott could very well be the one to break the deadlock in this highly anticipated clash.
Fast Start in Florida
In their recent pre-season encounters, both Liverpool and Manchester United have showcased their ability to find the back of the net early on. The Reds scored their two goals against Arsenal inside the first 35 minutes, while Dominik Szoboszlai netted against Betis before the break. United, on the other hand, scored three first-half goals in their game against the La Liga side. Given the potential for substitutions to disrupt the flow of the game, backing over 1.5 first-half goals is a recommended bet for this enthralling matchup.
(All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.)
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