Match Report
Manchester City U21 went into the game 3rd in the table on 40 points; Liverpool U21 sat 7th on 35 — a 5-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 2.95/1.05 for Manchester City U21 and 2.45/1.8 for Liverpool U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Manchester City U21 had won five straight, having scored in 12 consecutive games. Momentum sat with Liverpool U21, winners of their last four, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Manchester City U21, 0 draws and 1 for Liverpool U21, at 2.5 goals per meeting. Playing at home matters in this fixture: 75% of the meetings went to the host.
The venue was Etihad Stadium, with room for 53,400 spectators. Manchester City U21 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Manchester City U21: Floyd Samba (15'), Isaiah Dada-Mascoll (62')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City U21 50% · Liverpool U21 50% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 7-5