Man United vs Liverpool prediction, odds, expert football betting tips and best bets for FA Cup quarterfinal

One of the Premier League's greatest rivalries has overflowed into the FA Cup quarterfinals as Manchester United host nearby Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.

It is just the 11th time in history that these two historically linked clubs will match up in this competition, but the second in the last four years after United won a 3-2 thriller in the 2020/21 fourth round. Despite these two sides featuring significant turnover in recent years, four of the five goals in that match were scored by players still at the club.

Both sides are struggling mightily with injuries this season, but while Jurgen Klopp has kept the Liverpool ship under full sail in the Premier League title race despite the missing players, Erik ten Hag has fought just to keep Manchester United from sinking beneath the waves entirely.

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While Liverpool may be tempted to prioritise other competitions in various circumstances, the Reds surely won't give up the chance to challenge Man United for a spot in the FA Cup semifinals. Meanwhile, United will know the FA Cup is, once again, their best shot at a trophy this season.

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Due to their gap in the Premier League standings, Liverpool boast a strong pre-match expectation to emerge from this match with a spot in the FA Cup semifinals, sending Manchester United to defeat.

Yet counting out the Red Devils here would be foolhardy. While their injury list is significant, it's not quite the extent of Liverpool's, and as Jurgen Klopp performs his magic amidst the crisis, the absentee list must be taken into account. 

Finally, Manchester United have been much better at home both