Liverpool are still chasing the quadruple, although Wednesday night’s 1-0 defeat at Tottenham in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final makes life more difficult.
Arne Slot’s men face two away games after Accrington, at Nottingham Forest and Brentford, and the Dutchman will likely have one eye on that when he names his team.
Team News
Liverpool have made significant changes, although the depth of their squad means they remain a strong starting XI.
Players like Harvey Elliott, Darwin Nunez and Wataru Endo all start with Slot also considering those left out against the Spurs.
Dominik Szoboszlai returns after illness and although there were doubts surrounding Jarell Quansah following his early withdrawal in midweek, he starts.
Accrington will be at full strength and no injuries have been reported in camp.
Confirmed lineups
Liverpool: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Quansah, Tsimikas, Elliott, Szoboszlai, Morton, Ngumoha, Jota, Nunez
Accrington: Crellin, Rawson, Love, Awe, B Woods, Khumbeni, Martin, Whalley, Hunter, J Woods, Walton
Statistics
- Liverpool won 9 of the last 10 home matches scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Liverpool’s home matches in the FA Cup, the total number of goals was over 2.5
- Liverpool won 6 of the last 8 home matches scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Liverpool won 5 of the last 6 FA Cup home matches and the total number of goals was over 2.5
- Liverpool won 5 of the last 6 FA Cup home matches while scoring over 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 In Accrington’s away matches the total number of goals was over 2.5.
- In 8 of the last 10 In Accrington’s away matches the total number of goals was under 3.5.
- In 6 of the last 8 Matches at Accrington, total number of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Accrington’s FA Cup matches total goals were over 2.5
- In the last 3 Matches at Accrington, total goals were under 3.5
Prediction
To no one’s surprise, we are aiming for a home win, although it may take a while for Liverpool’s second team to solidify.
In cup fashion, Accrington will fight hard and give a good account of themselves, but the quality of the home side will ultimately shine through.
Liverpool 3-0 Accrington
