Unexpected score prediction: "Jae Dum-Tang Kui" foresees a losing side in the Manchester United vs Liverpool Red Derby (video).
On 1 May 2026, Jae Dum and Tang Kui, two renowned international football experts, analyzed and shared their views ahead of the Premier League Red Derby, with Manchester United hosting Liverpool on Sunday, 3 May, during the "Clear Rim Sen" show on Thairath Sport.
This match also serves as a decider for which team is more likely to finish higher in the Premier League standings, with Manchester United currently in third place and Liverpool in fourth.
3. Manchester United: 61 points (17 wins, 10 draws, 7 losses; 60 goals scored, 46 conceded; goal difference +14).
4. Liverpool: 58 points (17 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses; 57 goals scored, 44 conceded; goal difference +13).
"Personally, I think if United doesn't lose this game, that's acceptable. Liverpool has won three games in a row, and although their play is less polished than before, they have achieved the results they wanted. What's notable is that, aside from their five-match winning streak early in the season, Liverpool has repeatedly hit a three-match pause."
"United may only need one or two points to secure Champions League qualification, so I’m not sure how Michael Carrick will motivate the team. If Brighton doesn’t win on Saturday, United will clinch Champions League qualification. Will the players’ energy or passion fade? Lately, when players lack challenges, they seem to switch off easily."
"If I had to predict, I’d say 1-1. But as a Manchester United fan, I want my team to win—ideally by as much as possible. So maybe 2-0 or 3-0 clean sheet, with Bruno providing assists, breaking Henry’s and De Bruyne’s records. (If they win 7-0, then what?) Let’s do that. Everyone in the shop gets a protein shake each."
"For the Red Derby, the first thing is to forget recent form—good or bad. Sometimes form aligns, but not always. For example, before the 7-0 game, United’s form was better than Liverpool’s. Or last season’s 2-2 draw—before the match, most United fans didn’t expect to get points."
"United almost won, with Harry Maguire nearly scoring the winner. The Red Derby has its own special aura. When teams perform poorly, they plan more carefully for this prestigious match. If a poor-form team loses this derby again, the impact multiplies two or three times. So this can motivate a struggling team to play their best and even perform better."
"It depends on who is more ready that day, who stays focused, and the coach’s tactics. Both teams have imperfections and weaknesses, but Liverpool’s central defensive pairing is less stable. This match could have turning points like penalties. United has more players who can penetrate the box, plus set pieces and aerial threats."
"If I were to predict, Liverpool might win 3-2. It’s possible for either side to lose, but Red Derby matches rarely follow logic. Did anyone expect the 4-1 win? Who imagined Vidic would make such a mistake? Or Aurelio and Dossena, two left-backs, scoring those goals? It defies reason. United could be attacking smoothly, leading 2-0, then get a red card. I’ll predict Liverpool to win 3-2. If it’s not 5-2, that’s already fortunate."
