Manchester City and Liverpool face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 FA Cup season. The game takes place at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 04/04/2026, at 12:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Manchester City Football Club vs Liverpool Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Manchester City vs Liverpool
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Man City preview
Manchester City comes into the match having played 3 games in the FA Cup so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 33 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
Manchester City's attack has scored 109 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the FA Cup, averaging 5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.18.
The offence system of Manchester City is led by Erling Haaland as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 22 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Cherki, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 0.92.
Liverpool F.C. preview
On the other hand, Liverpool comes into the match having played 3 games in the FA Cup so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.
Liverpool's attack has scored 88 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the FA Cup, averaging 3.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.83.
The offence system of Liverpool is led by Hugo Ekitike as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mohamed Salah, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
Head to head: Manchester City vs Liverpool
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Manchester City
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 5.67 | 6.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.3 | 2.22 | 2.45 |
|
xGA
|
0.84 | 0.66 | 1.21 |
Liverpool
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 3.33 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.16 | 2.03 | 2.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.39 | 0.64 |
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