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Predicted Liverpool XI vs Manchester City

4-2-3-16 predictions
Becker
Araújo
van Dijk
Jacquet
Kerkez
Szoboszlai
Mac Allister
Gakpo
Wirtz
Barcola
Isak

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Liverpool predicted lineup vs Manchester City

EARLY CROWD

Liverpool are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Manchester City in the EPL: Alisson Becker in goal, a back four of R. Araújo, V. van Dijk, J. Jacquet and M. Kerkez, and A. Isak leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 6 predictions, so it is not settled yet.

  1. GKAlisson Becker
  2. RBR. Araújo
  3. CBV. van Dijk
  4. CBJ. Jacquet
  5. LBM. Kerkez
  6. CDMD. Szoboszlai
  7. CDMA. Mac Allister
  8. CAMC. Gakpo
  9. CAMF. Wirtz
  10. CAMB. Barcola
  11. STA. Isak

Team news

  • Unchanged from the last Liverpool lineup.

Early crowd pick from 6 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
2Crowd
0Oracle

Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. 2 draws.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • Bournemouth (A)Sun 20 Sept · 16 XIs118
  • Fulham (H)Sat 12 Sept · 23 XIs88
  • Atletico Madrid (H)Wed 9 Sept · 5 XIs107
  • Ipswich (A)Fri 4 Sept · 40 XIs1010

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Liverpool are 6th in the EPL on 9 points from 5 games. They have W2 D3 L0 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 25 of last 30
4-2-3-1
83%
4-2-2-2
7%
4-3-1-2
7%
3-5-2
3%

Most Common Liverpool Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Szoboszlai scored a penalty this season.

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Stats & Facts

Liverpool

What is Liverpool's predicted lineup?
Liverpool are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Manchester City in the EPL: Alisson Becker in goal, a back four of R. Araújo, V. van Dijk, J. Jacquet and M. Kerkez, and A. Isak leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 6 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker, R. Araújo, V. van Dijk, J. Jacquet, M. Kerkez, D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister, C. Gakpo, F. Wirtz, B. Barcola, A. Isak.
Who started Liverpool's last match?
Liverpool's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker, R. Araújo, J. Jacquet, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez, A. Mac Allister, D. Szoboszlai, B. Barcola, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, A. Isak.
What was Liverpool's last result?
Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1–0 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Liverpool last win?
Liverpool last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Bournemouth 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Liverpool?
D. Szoboszlai is Liverpool's first choice penalty taker, with A. Isak next in line. Szoboszlai scored a penalty this season.
Who has made the most starts for Liverpool this season?
Alisson Becker leads with 6 starts for Liverpool across all competitions this season.
What formation does Liverpool use most often?
Liverpool have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Liverpool goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Alisson has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Liverpool this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Liverpool defender has started the most this season?
Virgil van Dijk has made the most starts as defender for Liverpool this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Liverpool midfielder has started the most this season?
Dominik Szoboszlai has made the most starts as midfielder for Liverpool this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Liverpool forward has started the most this season?
Alexander Isak has made the most starts as forward for Liverpool this season, starting 6 matches.
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Goalkeepers

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