Manchester United vs Liverpool Prediction 23 August 2026
Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between Manchester United (W) and Liverpool (W) will take place on 23 August at 11:00. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Manchester United (W)):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 11 games. The current hosts have managed to win 8 times, while the guests have triumphed in 3 matches.
In terms of goals, Manchester United (W) has scored 23 times against their opponents. The team Liverpool (W) responded with 7 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.73.
Head-to-head statistics Manchester United - Liverpool

Manchester United (W) Team Overview
The upcoming friendly match will see Manchester United (W) playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.
The last ten-match segment ended with 1 wins, 6 losses, and 3 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 7 times, averaging 0.7 goals per game (this value is 1.25 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 1.5.
Match Results: Manchester United (W)

Liverpool (W) Team Overview
The team Liverpool (W) has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?
During this stretch, the team secured 4 wins, suffered 5 losses, and drew 1 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 11 goals, which averages out to 1.1 per match (away from home, this figure is 0.8). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.3.
Match Results: Liverpool (W)
Editorial Prediction
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Liverpool (W) games (Club Friendly Games).