Manchester United v Liverpool Predictions & Betting Odds – 28th July 2018

Positive Reds to beat old rivals in Michigan

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Manchester United v Liverpool Betting Tips – International Champions Cup, 28th July 10.00pm

This is one of the highlight fixtures of the summer’s International Champions Cup as the two Premier League giants meet up in Ann Arbor, Michigan for this contest. This is going to naturally draw a pretty big crowd and there will be some pre-season bragging rights up for grabs. Both have already been in action in the summer event and both will be looking to ramp up the intensity ahead of the new domestic season.

Manchester United News and Form

The Red Devils got a 1-1 draw against Milan in their opening International Champions Cup game on July 25th in Carson, California. All games in this event go straight to a penalty shoot-out if they end in a draw and this one produced an epic shootout of 26 spot kicks. United were the ones who took the win 8-9. Manchester United had players like Alexis Sanchez, Chris Smalling, Anders Herrera and Eric Bailly out in the action for the game as Jose Mourinho assesses his option ahead of the new term. We are looking at the clash and excepting some goals to flow in the game especially with the defences that are likely to be on show. Over 2.5 goals is at 13/20 for the game* (Betting Odds were taken on July 27th, 2018 at 7:12 pm) over at bet365. Both of these may actually be tempted to go with stronger starting lineups to get a bit of competitive edge going. It has been a fairly quiet transfer market summer for the Red Devils apart from getting in midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk. Manchester United’s final game of the International Champions Cup will be against Real Madrid on July 31st. So far United have drawn all three of their pre-season friendlies against América, the San Jose Earthquakes and Milan.

Liverpool News and Form

Things didn’t get off to a great start for Liverpool in the International Champions Cup as they blew a lead against Borussia Dortmund to lose 3-1, some pretty big defensive mistakes showing up from the Reds in that one. But they struck back in a positive fashion as they beat an under strength Man City side 2-1 on Wednesday having fallen behind in the match. So, boss, Jurgen Klopp will have been happy with that as there is renewed pressure on him this season after spending so big in the transfer market. The club will expect major returns this season. They have been busy as this will be their sixth game in the month of July as they gear up for the new season (W3 D1 L1). Mo Salah and Sadio Mane were both on target in the win over Man City. Salah stuck almost immediately after coming on as a sub and Mane got the match-winner from the penalty spot. Salah is the 4/6 anytime goalscorer favourite for the game* (Betting Odds were taken on July 27th, 2018 at 7:12 pm). Clearly Manchester United are not the most expansive side under Jose Mourinho and aren’t at full strength, but still, we are going with both teams to score which is an odds-on price at bet365. This will be Liverpool’s third and final game of the International Champions Cup 2018.

Manchester United v Liverpool Head to Head

These two old foes know each other well. Last season in the Premier League Manchester United got four points from their two games against the Reds and are undefeated in their last five competitive games against the Anfield crew.

Manchester United v Liverpool Betting Odds*

Liverpool 17/20
Draw 13/5
Manchester United 3/1
* (Betting Odds were taken on July 27th, 2018 at 7:12 p.m.)

Manchester United v Liverpool Predictions

Liverpool to win: The Reds did well against Man City and they are worth backing just because they have that extra attacking power about them compared to the Red Devils. Liverpool have already used the likes of Sadio Mane and Mo Salah with effect and we see the Reds taking the win.