After an international hiatus, domestic football returns this weekend with the FA Cup quarter-finals delivering an absolute barnburner between two of the country’s best teams in Manchester City and Liverpool on Saturday 4th April 12:45pm GMT kick-off.
Both sides aren’t hitting previous heights during the current campaign, however, the pair remain an unstoppable force on their day, meaning Saturday’s FA Cup tie should be a tasty one for fans and neutrals alike.
Best Bets & Predictions
Using data from the course of this season, plus the appetite both clubs will have to win this tie and potentially add silverware to disappointing campaigns, we anticipate goals here.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man City to Win & Both Teams To Score | 21/10 @ Bet365 (32.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Boosted by a potentially pivotal League Cup final victory over leaders Arsenal, City could have a claim to this trophy should they eliminate Liverpool. The Reds are an unpredictable entity this season, however, they have enough quality to get themselves onto the scoresheet. |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 11/8 @ Betfred (42.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | With three goals being netted in each of the last two meetings, it’s worth a punt on 4+ goals being scored at the Etihad. This fixture has been no stranger to goals in the past, and if both teams are firing like we know they can, there’ll be plenty of goalmouth action at both ends in Manchester. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
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Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola is facing a shortage of centre backs for Saturday’s game. John Stones has suffered a fresh setback, having withdrawn from international duty. The Citizens are also set to be without Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, with Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov expected to start.
Liverpool team news
Jeremie Frimpong, Alisson and Federico Chiesa are among the doubts for the trip to Manchester, joining Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic and Jayden Danns who are already ruled out.
Manchester City vs Liverpool match odds
Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings
Across the last six meetings, there’s an equal split of two victories for either side along with two draws.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 08/02/26 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 09/11/25 | Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 23/02/25 | Manchester City 0-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 01/12/24 | Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 10/03/24 | Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 25/11/23 | Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
Conclusion
Current form and this season as a whole suggests City will have the edge in this fixture, especially having won the last two head-to-head contests. But will Liverpool rise to the occasion and pull out an unexpected win at the Etihad? For those seeking a confident bet, get Man City onside to win at 4/5 with Coral (55.6%).
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