Head-to-head encounters between these teams this season have consistently been high-scoring: City beat Liverpool twice in the Premier League, 3-0 at home and 2-1 at Anfield. Now, however, the Reds have stabilized their form and are ready to bounce back, although without Alisson, who is out for the rest of the season, it will be difficult.
Manchester City have scored seven goals in their last five matches, while Liverpool have scored nine. Both teams are conceding goals: City has only one clean sheet in their last five matches, while Liverpool have conceded in four of their last five. With Liverpool desperate for a result after their defeat to Brighton, and City aiming for a home cup record, both sides will be attacking.
Finally, the personnel situation also favors goals for both teams. City's key defenders, Ruben Dias and John Stones, are both out, which will significantly weaken the hosts' defense. Liverpool, meanwhile, are expecting the return of Mohamed Salah, who has 21 career goals against City. Therefore, a bet on both teams scoring looks the most likely for this quarterfinal.
