Manchester City vs Liverpool Predictions, Picks & Odds

Manchester City vs Liverpool Game Details

Competition: FA Cup
Date: Saturday, 04 April 2026
Kick-off Time: 12:45 PM (UK time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Live Stream (UK): TNT Sports

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Manchester City and Liverpool meet at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon in a heavyweight FA Cup quarter-final. The tie comes less than two weeks after City lifted the EFL Cup. With a semi-final place on the line, another tense meeting is expected.

City looked to be drifting earlier in the season after losing ground in the title race and suffering Champions League disappointment. However, their EFL Cup final win over Arsenal has changed the mood. Nico O’Reilly’s two headers sealed a 2-0 victory at Wembley and ensured Guardiola avoided the prospect of consecutive trophyless campaigns.

Liverpool head into the tie with plenty going around them as well. Mohamed Salah’s announcement that he will leave at the end of the season has added fresh attention at a crucial point in the campaign. Arne Slot is still trying to guide the club through a demanding finish across multiple competitions. The Reds remain in the hunt on several fronts, but their recent 2-1 league defeat at Brighton before the international break showed there is still fragility in the side.

Both Teams to Score looks a strong play here as these two sides rarely lack attacking threat. Manchester City have been sharp at home and should create plenty. Meanwhile, Liverpool still have enough firepower to trouble any defence. The matches between these two teams often produce moments at both ends. With so much quality in the final third, over 2.5 goals also stands out as a logical angle.

Manchester City to win is a value pick given their outstanding FA Cup record at the Etihad and the momentum they take into this game. Guardiola’s side have been extremely strong on home soil in this competition and have already beaten Liverpool in the league this season. Liverpool remain dangerous and should make this competitive, but City’s control, confidence and home form make them the stronger choice to edge through to the semi-finals.