Almost a fortnight on from winning the EFL Cup, Manchester City return to the Etihad Stadium to lock horns with Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThese teams meet almost two months on from an eventful Premier League contest at Anfield where the Citizens staged a late turnaround to win 2-1, courtesy of goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland.Manchester City come into this fixture with mixed recent results, winning two, drawing two, and losing two of their last six matches across all competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638426##In that run, they have scored 9 goals and conceded 9, averaging 1.5 goals scored and conceded per game.However, their home form remains formidable, having scored two or more goals in eight of their last nine matches at the Etihad.They also boast a strong FA Cup campaign, having comfortably progressed through earlier rounds, including a 3-1 win over Newcastle.Victor Wanyama reveals one of the biggest challenges of playing in EuropeIn the league, they remain in contention near the top positions and recently lifted the Carabao Cup, boosting morale.Team news for City is a concern defensively. Key centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol are all doubts or unavailable, meaning Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov are likely to partner in defence.However, they remain strong going forward, with Erling Haaland leading the line, supported by creative players like Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki. Haaland has a strong record against Liverpool and will be central to City’s attacking threat.Mbappe's African truth: "I'd play for Cameroon"Liverpool, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last six matches, drawing one, and losing three.They have scored 10 goals and conceded 7 in that period, averaging 1.67 goals scored per game.Their away form is particularly concerning, with three losses in their last four away fixtures, the only win coming against Wolves in the FA Cup.Despite this, Liverpool have shown attacking quality, scoring three or more goals in multiple cup matches this season.In terms of team news, Liverpool are dealing with several injury concerns. Alisson, Wataru Endo, and Conor Bradley are ruled out, while Mohamed Salah is a doubt but could return and would be a major boost if fit.Additional concerns include Jeremie Frimpong and Alexander Isak, while defensive depth is limited.Shameful failure seals Gattuso's fate? Two well-known names highlighted as his potential successorsHowever, players like Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai provide creativity and attacking spark, with the latter potentially filling in at right-back if needed.The head-to-head record between these sides is evenly balanced, with both teams winning two of the last six meetings and two ending in draws.However, Manchester City have won both encounters this season, including a 2-1 win at Anfield and a dominant 3-0 victory at the Etihad.Notably, both teams have scored in five of the last seven meetings at this venue, highlighting a trend of open, attacking football.Key betting pointers:Manchester City have scored two or more goals in eight of their last nine home matchesFour of City’s last six games have seen both teams scoreLiverpool have scored in five of their last seven matches despite inconsistent formBoth teams have scored in five of the last seven meetings at the EtihadGiven Manchester City’s attacking strength at home and Liverpool’s ability to find the net despite defensive issues, this fixture is likely to produce goals at both ends.Defensive injuries for both sides further increase the likelihood of conceding, making BTTS the most logical and statistically supported betting option.Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS)Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling
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