National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Manchester United or Liverpool that keep their silverware dream alive.
This is a classic rivalry match also known as the North West Derby. It is one of the biggest rivalries in the football world, the neighbouring teams also being two of the most successful English teams in both domestic and European competitions.
It's no vacation for neither Manchester nor Liverpool as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Manchester United form and stats
Last season, Manchester United's FA Cup journey ended in the semi-finals.4 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Manchester United have to build on here at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Manchester United has a nice streak going on as they have played 13 consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Arsenal defeat 84 days ago. It’s been three wins in a row for Manchester here at Old Trafford, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.
Manchester are returning here after visiting Fulham in a Premier League game and winning with a 2-1 scoreline. Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani scored the goal(s). 0-0 away at Liverpool before that.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Manchester United have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won two, drawn two and lost one.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Sheffield United are coming to town in three days.
Manchester has scored 12 league goals at home this season, in 9 matches. On the other hand, Manchester United have conceded 13 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Liverpool form and stats
They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 5th round.2 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Liverpool playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 438 minutes ago. S. Mané was the goal scorer.
Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Manchester United in the Premier League.
As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found one similar match played by Liverpool in our archives, and the results are: zero wins for Liverpool, zero draws and one defeat.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 16 times in 9 away games so far. 13 goals have been conceded by Liverpool in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: one win for Manchester, six draws and three wins for Liverpool. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: seven games.Top Goalscorers
  M. Salah Ghaly 13 goals |   B. Borges Fernandes 11 goals |  M. Rashford 7 goals |
Manchester United missing players
Liverpool missing players
| Manchester United | Liverpool | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 6 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 49 | 21 | Scored | S | 25 | 45 | ||
| 26 | 10 | Conceded | C | 15 | 23 | ||
| 88% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 68% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 72% | ||
| 60% | 42% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 44% | ||
| 44% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 28% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 16% | ||
| 56% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 58% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.3 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14.8 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14.5 | 15.2 | ||
| 6.3 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.4 | 6 | ||
| 31% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 30% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Manchester United | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 40 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 38 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 34 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 33 |
| 6 | Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | West Ham United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 29 |
| 9 | Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 29 |
| 10 | Arsenal | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 27 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 26 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -4 | 23 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -11 | 23 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -8 | 22 |
| 15 | Newcastle United | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 19 |
| 16 | Burnley | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -12 | 19 |
| 17 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 17 |
| 18 | Fulham | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 12 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -28 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 32 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 5 |
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