Liverpool vs Manchester United preview: November 22, 2026
Liverpool (5-3-2 W-D-L, 18 pts, 4th) host Manchester United (1-5-4 W-D-L, 8 pts, 18th) at Anfield, Liverpool on November 22, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Liverpool and Manchester United compare heading into their match?
- Liverpool are 4th with 18 points from 10 matches (5-3-2 W-D-L); Manchester United are 18th with 8 points from 10 matches (1-5-4 W-D-L).
- Liverpool score 1.4 (8th most of 20) and concede 1 (4th fewest) per match. Manchester United score 1.4 (8th most of 20) and concede 1.9 (3rd most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Liverpool 1.4 for and 1.3 against; Manchester United 1.7 for and 1.8 against.
- Liverpool at home: 1-2-2 W-D-L in 5 (0.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per match). Manchester United away: 0-3-2 W-D-L in 5 (0.8 scored, 1.6 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Liverpool 3-0-2 W-D-L, Manchester United 0-3-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 4 of 10 (40%) Liverpool matches and 6 of 10 (60%) Manchester United matches; 3 or more goals in 5 of 10 (50%) and 4 of 10 (40%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Liverpool 0, Manchester United 2, draws 0.
Premier League matches this season only (Liverpool 10, Manchester United 10); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 5-3-2 | 3-0-2 (1.4-1.2) | 4-1-0 (2-0.8) | 1-2-2 (0.8-1.2) |
| Manchester United | 1-5-4 | 0-3-2 (1.2-2.2) | 0-3-2 (0.8-1.6) | 1-2-2 (2-2.2) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Liverpool attack against Manchester United defense
| Liverpool for | Manchester United against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.4 (8th) | 1.9 (3rd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (10th) | 1.8 (4th) |
| Shots per match | 16 (4th) | 11.6 (15th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.7 (8th) | 4.9 (7th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.9 (17th) | 3.4 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.3 (5th) | 8.8 (9th) |
| Corners per match | 5.2 (7th) | 3.7 (19th) |
Manchester United attack against Liverpool defense
| Manchester United for | Liverpool against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.4 (8th) | 1 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.7 (4th) | 1.3 (13th) |
| Shots per match | 19.2 (1st) | 12.8 (12th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.4 (2nd) | 3.5 (15th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.5 (8th) | 2.3 (10th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.6 (2nd) | 7.9 (15th) |
| Corners per match | 6.3 (2nd) | 4.1 (14th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Liverpool, home matches | Manchester United, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 1-2-2 W-D-L | 0-3-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Clean sheets | 2 of 5 (40%) | 0 of 5 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Both teams scored | 1 of 5 (20%) | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 2 of 5 (40%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
Scoring patterns
| Liverpool | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 4 of 10 (40%) | 0 of 10 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 10 (30%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 10 (40%) | 6 of 10 (60%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 10 (70%) | 9 of 10 (90%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 5 of 10 (50%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 3 of 10 (30%) | 3 of 10 (30%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.5 for, 0.4 against | 0.4 for, 0.8 against (9 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.9 for, 0.6 against | 0.9 for, 1.1 against (9 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Liverpool | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.4 (10th) | 1.7 (4th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.3 (13th) | 1.8 (4th) |
| Shots | 16 (4th) | 19.2 (1st) |
| Shots, opponents | 12.8 (12th) | 11.6 (15th) |
| Shots on target | 4.7 (8th) | 5.4 (2nd) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.5 (15th) | 4.9 (7th) |
| Big chances | 1.9 (17th) | 2.5 (8th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.3 (10th) | 3.4 (2nd) |
| Possession % | 53.0 (7th) | 54.5 (6th) |
| Passes | 448.1 (7th) | 505.6 (6th) |
| Passes, opponents | 400.1 (16th) | 417.5 (13th) |
| Corners | 5.2 (7th) | 6.3 (2nd) |
| Corners, opponents | 4.1 (14th) | 3.7 (19th) |
| Fouls | 14.6 (1st) | 11.8 (9th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.1 (17th) | 11.4 (10th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.5 (4th) | 2.1 (8th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2.2 (5th) | 2.1 (8th) |
| Shots inside the box | 10.3 (5th) | 10.6 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.9 (15th) | 8.8 (9th) |
| Shots outside the box | 5.7 (5th) | 8.7 (1st) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5 (9th) | 2.8 (19th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.2 (17th) | 1.6 (11th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.6 (10th) | 1.9 (7th) |
| Offsides | 2 (7th) | 1.9 (11th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2.4 (6th) | 1.4 (15th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.5 (13th) | 83.1 (7th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 79.2 (13th) | 83.2 (4th) |
| Long balls | 51.2 (9th) | 42.6 (18th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 58.1 (1st) | 48.3 (17th) |
| Long balls completed | 25.5 (3rd) | 18.7 (16th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 24.2 (5th) | 17.4 (20th) |
| Crosses | 19.4 (5th) | 20.8 (3rd) |
| Crosses, opponents | 15.7 (15th) | 14.5 (18th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.1 (11th) | 4.9 (5th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3.6 (15th) | 3.5 (17th) |
| Dribbles completed | 7.8 (3rd) | 7.2 (5th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.2 (19th) | 7.3 (4th) |
| Tackles | 15.5 (12th) | 17.4 (6th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 16.4 (6th) | 15.1 (11th) |
| Interceptions | 8.9 (8th) | 11.3 (2nd) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.1 (11th) | 10 (5th) |
| Clearances | 25 (14th) | 18 (19th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 27.4 (7th) | 27.4 (7th) |
| Ground duels won | 32.8 (12th) | 35.3 (5th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 35.1 (8th) | 34.1 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won | 15.9 (9th) | 12.3 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 11.2 (19th) | 12.7 (16th) |
| Big saves | 0.7 (13th) | 1 (7th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.8 (12th) | 1.4 (2nd) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Liverpool
- Nov 8, 2026 (Premier League): W 3-1 at Crystal Palace
- Nov 4, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-3 at Fenerbahce
- Nov 1, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-1 vs Arsenal
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- Oct 20, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 4-3 vs Villarreal
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-1 at Brentford
Manchester United
- Nov 8, 2026 (Premier League): D 4-4 vs Aston Villa
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 3-2 vs AS Roma
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 at Chelsea
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-3 vs AFC Bournemouth
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 1-4 at Como
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 at Leeds United
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 2025-26 | Liverpool 2-3 Manchester United (at Manchester United) |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 2025-26 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United (at Liverpool) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | forward | 9 | 7 G, 0 A, 25 SH | 4 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Cody Gakpo | forward | 8 | 1 G, 3 A, 17 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Bradley Barcola | forward | 8 | 0 G, 3 A, 12 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | Shots, assists |
| Florian Wirtz | midfielder | 10 | 1 G, 3 A, 23 SH | 1 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | midfielder | 8 | 1 G, 1 A, 15 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Virgil van Dijk | defender | 10 | 0 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 0 G, 4 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Mbeumo | forward | 10 | 4 G, 0 A, 30 SH | 2 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Matheus Cunha | forward | 10 | 1 G, 2 A, 21 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Joshua Zirkzee | forward | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 5 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | |
| Bruno Fernandes | midfielder | 9 | 4 G, 2 A, 31 SH | 1 G, 15 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Youri Tielemans | midfielder | 9 | 1 G, 1 A, 11 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | |
| Patrick Dorgu | defender | 6 | 1 G, 2 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 3 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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