Like you, My money is on Liverpool. Over the course of 1 year, Liverpool have rebuilt our midfield and so far, I'm pretty impressed with the results that we have managed to obtain is very promising — just 1 point behind city despite being dealt a wrong decision that impacted our Tottenham vs Liverpool game which cost us points. That notwithstanding, it's going to be an interesting game maybe not as interesting as Chelsea vs Man city 4-4 game before the international break but would still be a good watch.
About possible goals, I don't think there would be plenty of goals. Looks like a 1-0, 1-1,0-1 tight goal margin kimd of game but this is football and anything can happen.
The game will be very difficult to predict because both teams are in top form. City will be without Mateo Kovacic, Nathan Ake, Matheus Nunes, Ederson, and Erling Haaland which might have little effect on the cityzen's performance because these players a very important to the team. Liverpool has injury concerns with players like Konaté, Gravenberch, Gomez, and Robertson sidelined for the big game. In the last four games that both teams played, City won two and the Reds also got two wins. The outcome of the game might be determined by the tactical skills of both coaches. Luckily both teams have two of the most experienced coaches in the EPL. I am predicting that the game might end in a draw or City might have the advantage because they are at home in Etihad Stadium.