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' And we are off! Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 18' Goal! Mohamed Salah scores his 213 goal in 409 matches.
- 23' 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.
- 26' Mason Greenwood is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 31' It looks surprising Manchester United FC does not make any changes. Donny van de Beek has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Milner, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' The referee shows Liverpool FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' Marcus Rashford makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Manchester United FC are in front.
- 53' England international Dean Henderson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' GOAL! Mohamed Salah fires home to make it 2-2!
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Sadio Mane. He replaces Georginio Wijnaldum on 62 minute.
- 66' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 66 minute. Donny van de Beek leaves to be changed by Bruno Fernandes.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Sadio Mane argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 78' GOAL! Bruno Fernandes fires home to make it 3-2!
- 81' Liverpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Xherdan Shaqiri is hanging Thiago Alcantara on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' The Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Rashford departs to be replaced by Anthony Martial.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Victor Nilsson-Lindelof is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Paul Pogba gets a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Manchester United FC 3-2 Liverpool FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
| Diogo Jota | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 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.