Manchester City vs Liverpool Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

FA Cup Betting Preview: Manchester City vs Liverpool

Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool battle it out in this FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:45 on Saturday 4 April.

We’ll take Man City at attractive odds of -137, with the Citizens capable of dominating Liverpool. The latest xG data, strong form and two Premier League wins over Liverpool this season all point towards value in the Full-Time Result market.

Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup final at Wembley last time out. Pep Guardiola's men had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and two shots on target, with academy graduate Nico O'Reilly scoring both of the goals.

In their most recent league outing, City were held to a 1-1 draw away at West Ham. The Citizens dominated with 71% possession and registered six shots on target, with Bernardo Silva providing their only goal.

Liverpool suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Brighton at the American Express Stadium in the Premier League last time out. The Merseyside team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 54% possession and five shots on goal, while Milos Kerkez was on the scoresheet.

In the last round of the FA Cup, City were 3-1 winners away to Newcastle United, while Liverpool visited Wolverhampton Wanderers and landed a 3-1 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City have won the last two encounters against Liverpool. On their travels, a 2-1 win was secured at Anfield and that was preceded by a 3-0 home success at Etihad Stadium. We’ve seen four Liverpool wins, three City victories and three draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Man City	30	18	7	5	60	28	32	60:28	61
5	Liverpool	31	14	7	10	50	42	8	50:42	49

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7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 16.8 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. City have had 64.1% possession and 6.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 10.8 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while earning 3.9 corners.

Antoine Semenyo is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Omar Marmoush and Nico O'Reilly each have 3. Matheus Nunes and Erling Haaland are top assists makers with 3, while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has kept 3 clean sheets.

Liverpool have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.1 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 16.4 attempts. Arne Slot's side have averaged 55.7% possession, 7.3 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike have top scored with 3, while Curtis Jones is next on 2. Mohamed Salah has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Alisson Becker has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Manchester City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Trafford (GK), Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.

Liverpool confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Joseph Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike.

Manchester City vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Manchester City vs Liverpool, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that City can get the upper hand in this FA Cup game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of -137 look too good to resist.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of FA Cup insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Manchester City vs Liverpool FA Cup & league stats:

• City have won 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• City have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• City have won the last 2 games between these teams.

The best betting sites make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider City on the Asian Handicap. Those expecting our winner to exceed expectations can bet them to cover the line.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Man City 2 - 0 Liverpool

A 2-0 win in favor of the Citizens can be backed at odds of +850. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Antoine Semenyo Over 2.5 Shots -100

Antoine Semenyo (City) has finished with over 2.5 shots in his past two games on home soil. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the -100 available.

Latest Antoine Semenyo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+525

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Omar Marmoush to Score +160

Omar Marmoush (City) has scored three goals in his past nine games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +160.

Latest Omar Marmoush Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+500

Shots

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

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Manchester City vs Liverpool Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Manchester City are the -137 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 58% chance of triumphing in this FA Cup encounter according to the latest odds. If you’re interested in wagering Liverpool, you can get +320 for the Reds.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing City -0.75 at -109. If they beat Liverpool by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -213.

When it comes to every FA Cup game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+320

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+150

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-455

X2

+107

Draw No Bet

1

-303

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-109

2 Hcp +0.75

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+150

Erling Haaland can be backed to find the net anytime at -139. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +250.

Erling Haaland (City)

First

-139

Anytime

+250

Omar Marmoush (City)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Antoine Semenyo (City)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Phil Foden (City)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

First

+270

Anytime

+850

Sávio de Oliveira (City)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Tijjani Reijnders (City)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Rayan Cherki (City)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Nico O'Reilly (City)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Federico Chiesa (Liverpool)

First

+340

Anytime

+1050

Jérémy Doku (City)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

First

+350

Anytime

+1150

Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Bernardo Silva (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Rodri (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ruben Dias (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Nathan Aké (City)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Erling Haaland (City)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-

Omar Marmoush (City)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Antoine Semenyo (City)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Jérémy Doku (City)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Federico Chiesa (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Nico O'Reilly (City)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Rayan Cherki (City)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Tijjani Reijnders (City)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Sávio de Oliveira (City)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Phil Foden (City)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Bernardo Silva (City)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Rodri (City)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Manchester City Stats

Liverpool Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.78 corners awarded and 3.44 corners against in the last 9 home matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.22 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 9 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 64.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 63.67% possession in the last 9 home matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 9 home matches

Possession

• An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches

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