Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, April 4, 2026
English Premier League
In the FA Cup quarterfinal on April 4, 2026, Manchester City will face Liverpool. For both teams, this tournament is a chance to salvage their season.
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from the Etihad de facto failed last season, winning nothing and finishing third in the Premier League. This year has also brought enough setbacks. Once again, they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid, this time as early as the Round of 16. In the Premier League, they still trail Arsenal by a noticeable margin with very little time left to catch up. At the end of March, they played Arsenal in the League Cup final—securing a 2-0 victory and the trophy.
The team from Anfield, in Slot's first year in England, won the league title. However, Arne's second season, despite a number of expensive summer signings, hasn't gone well. In the Premier League, his side is outside the top four, trying at least to hold on to fifth place. Before the break, they even lost to Brighton. In the Champions League, the English side went directly to the Round of 16 but lost to Galatasaray in Istanbul. At home, however, they produced a rout.
In this season's cup, Guardiola's men started with a 10-1 thrashing of modest Exeter City. Then came more modest but confident wins against Salford City (2-0) and Newcastle (3-1). Their opponent secured solid victories over Barnsley (4-1), Brighton (3-0), and Wolverhampton (3-1).
Previous Matches: Manchester City vs Liverpool
Both Premier League matches this season were won by Haaland and company.
Both sides have their issues, but the hosts have fewer. We predict their victory (odds – 1.75).
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Key Stats and Trends
- Manchester City have won two of their last six matches
- On average, Manchester City score 2 goals and concede 0.93 per game
- 50% of Manchester City's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.93 goals per match
- Liverpool have won two of their last six matches
- On average, Liverpool score 1.61 goals and concede 1.35 per game
- 65% of Liverpool's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.97 goals per match
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Probable Starting Lineups
Manchester City are expected to play in a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Donnarumma – Aït-Nouri, Guehi, Khusanov, Matheus Nunes – Rodri Hernandez, O'Riley, Bernardo Silva, Semenyo – Marmoush, Haaland. Gvardiol is out of the squad.
Liverpool are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Alisson – Robertson, Van Dijk, Gomez, Szoboszlai – Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Ngumoa, Wirtz, Frimpong – Gakpo. Endo, Bradley, and Isak are still not ready to return.
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