Man City vs Liverpool Predictions & Betting Tips - BTTS Backed in the FA Cup
As Manchester City prepares to face Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, trends indicate a high-scoring match. Man City has consistently found the back of the net at home, and Liverpool has had difficulties maintaining clean sheets. Betting experts suggest wagering on both teams to score (BTTS) and the total goals surpassing 2.5, reflecting the anticipated offensive dynamics of the matchup. Additionally, there's a promising outlook on the possibility of over 3.5 total goals, hinting at an exhilarating contest.
- Man City have seen BTTS in 3 consecutive home matches
- Liverpool have conceded 1+ goals in their last 4 away games
- Goals are likely in this FA Cup quarter-final encounter
Man City vs Liverpool Preview
Man City have seen BTTS in most of their recent home games and Liverpool are leaky on the road. The Citizens and the Reds can play out a high-scoring FA Cup clash on Saturday.
- Man City vs Liverpool Preview
- Key Stats - Man City Are BTTS Regulars
- H2H - Goals Standout
- Man City Get Amongst the Goals at Home
- Liverpool’s Defence is Shaky
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Man City Are BTTS Regulars
- Man City have seen BTTS in their last 3 home games.
- Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 consecutive home matches.
- Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches.
H2H - Goals Standout
Liverpool have a 110-62 advantage against Man City, alongside 58 draws.
Man City Get Amongst the Goals at Home
Man City won at home in their opening two FA Cup matches this season, beating Exeter 10-1 and Salford 2-0. The Citizens also beat Newcastle 3-1 away in the fifth round.
Pep Guardiola’s side struggled for momentum after the Newcastle victory and were winless in three. City lost 3-0 and 2-1 against Real Madrid in the Champions League and drew 1-1 at West Ham in the Premier League.
The Citizens ended that mini-winless run with a 2-0 EFL Cup final win against Arsenal. City controlled the game with 1.51-0.64 XG and Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the second period.
Liverpool’s Defence is Shaky
Arne Slot’s Liverpool started their FA Cup run with a 4-1 win against Barnsley. The Mersersiders progressed further with victories against top-flight opponents Brighton 3-0 and Wolves 3-1.
The Reds lost 1-0 at Galatasaray after the Wolves cup triumph. A 1-1 Premier League draw at home against Tottenham followed.
Liverpool replied with a 4-0 home win against Galatasaray, attempting 4.87 XG and 16 shots on target.
Slot’s side couldn’t build momentum and lost 2-1 at Brighton before the international break. Liverpool were outplayed, facing 16 shots and allowing 2.18 XG, and Milos Kerkez scored a first-half consolation goal.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Man City (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly; Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland
Centre-back Ruben Dias is doubtful following a recent knock.
Defensive pair John Stones and Joskov Gvardiol are set to miss out through injury.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai; Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo; Hugo Ekitike
Defenders Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are unavailable with knee injuries. Midfielder Wataru Endo and goalkeeper Alisson are also ruled out due to injury.
Attackers Mohamed Salah and Federico Chiesa and defender Jeremie Frimpong are injury doubts.
Alexander Isak has returned to Liverpool training following a long-term ankle injury. Arne Slot issued an update on the striker’s recovery and said, “He's going to train with the group again for the first time tomorrow.”
Verdict
Man City see a lot of goals at home and Liverpool have struggled for clean sheets recently. It’s worth sticking with BTTS and over 2.5 goals in the FA Cup quarter-final.
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