A spot in the English FA Cup final is on the line Saturday when Manchester City and Liverpool face off in a semifinal match at Wembley Stadium. The English Premier League's top two teams met last Sunday in a critical game that ended in a 2-2 draw that left City one point clear at the top of the table.
Both teams also were in action in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and advanced to the semifinals on aggregate after playing to draws. Liverpool held off Benfica in a 3-3 thriller, while City kept its cool in a 0-0 stalemate with Atletico Madrid. The winner of this semifinal faces the winner of Sunday's Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea matchup
Kickoff in London is set for 10:30 a.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Man City as the +140 favorite (risk $100 to win $140) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Manchester City vs. Liverpool odds, with Liverpool the +200 underdog. A draw is priced at +230 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. (For the latest soccer news and analysis, click here)
Proven soccer expert Martin Green has identified his best bets for the Liverpool vs. Manchester City matchup below, and bettors who have followed his advice have cashed in huge. Green is a handicapper who has covered the game worldwide, and his European soccer picks have generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.
Green knows City is the reigning Premier League champion and was just playing to advance on Wednesday. It held 61 percent possession and relied on its stellar defense. It has allowed just 20 goals in 31 EPL games and 35 in 49 matches in all competitions. It has outscored its opponents 14-3 in the four FA Cup matches, with Riyad Mahrez scoring four goals in three games. The Citizens are unbeaten in their past 10, posting seven clean sheets. Five City players have at least 10 goals in all competitions, led by Mahrez (22), Kevin De Bruyne (14) and Raheem Sterling (14).
The expert also knows the Reds have talent all over the pitch, and they have a 10-3 goal edge in their three FA Cup games with second-choice players playing big roles. Takumi Minamino is the top scorer in FA Cup play with three goals, and Diogo Jota has two. Jota's work here and while Mohamed Salah was away at the Africa Cup of Nations was stellar, and he has 21 goals in all competitions. Salah has 28, and the top players are likely to start at this late stage of the competition. Liverpool also has a strong defense that has yielded 22 league goals and 39 in 51 games overall.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Manchester City vs. Liverpool FA Cup semifinal and locked in his best bets. We can tell you he's leaning Over on the goal total, and he's provided two other CONFIDENT best bets and his full breakdown of the match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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