Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC — FA Cup at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Liverpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Gary Beswick
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Liverpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Burnley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Aston Villa FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Dec | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC has kicked off!
- 5' Manchester United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Liverpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Brilliant from the ! Mohamed Salah makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 18.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 26' What a moment for Mason Greenwood! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Victor Nilsson-Lindelof suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fabinho on 42 minutes.
- 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 48' What a strike from Marcus Rashford! The score is 2-1.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' Magnificent from Mohamed Salah! That is 213 goals in 412 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 62' The Liverpool FC bench stirs into life. Georginio Wijnaldum is withdrawn and Sadio Mane gets his opportunity.
- 66' Bruno Fernandes is replacing Donny van de Beek for the Manchester United FC side.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Sadio Mane argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' Andrew Robertson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' What composure from Bruno Fernandes! The Portugal international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 81' The Liverpool FC bench stirs into life. Thiago Alcantara is withdrawn and Xherdan Shaqiri gets his opportunity.
- 86' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Marcus Rashford exits the field as Anthony Martial enters on 86.
- 89' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Victor Nilsson-Lindelof gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Manchester United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 3-2 the final result. Liverpool FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 10
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 39
- 26
- 34
- 7
-
11
Mason Greenwood ↓ Fred 66'
Bench
- 21
- 1
-
17
Fred ↑ 66'
-
9
Anthony Martial ↑ 86'
- 31
- 8
- 38
-
18
Bruno Fernandes ↑ 66'
- 27
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 11
- 7
- 66
- 26
- 5
- 17
- 3
-
6
Thiago Alcantara ↓ Divock Origi 81'
- 46
Bench
- 15
-
10
Sadio Mane ↑ 62'
-
27
Divock Origi ↑ 81'
-
23
Xherdan Shaqiri ↑ 81'
- 21
- 18
- 62
- 47
- 76
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 16 |
| Marcus Rashford | 5 |
| Cody Gakpo | 5 |
| Roberto Firmino | 4 |
| Luis Diaz | 4 |
| Diogo Jota | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2021-01-24
Manchester United FC
3–2
Liverpool FC
W
2021-01-20
Fulham FC
1–2
Manchester United FC
W
2021-01-17
Liverpool FC
0–0
Manchester United FC
D
2021-01-12
Burnley FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2021-01-09
Manchester United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2021-01-01
Manchester United FC
2–1
Aston Villa FC
W
Liverpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Liverpool FC
53%
Manchester United FC or Liverpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Liverpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.