Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Sunday, February 9, the fourth round of the FA Cup continues. One of the matches will see Liverpool face Plymouth at 16:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on the individual total of one of the teams.
Plymouth vs Liverpool: Match facts and H2H
- Plymouth are unbeaten in their last two matches: one win and one draw.
- Liverpool have won their last two games and have lost just one of their last eight.
- Liverpool have scored in each of their last eight consecutive matches.
- Plymouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games.
- Liverpool score more than 1.5 goals in 86% of their matches.
- Liverpool score in both halves in 51% of their games.
- This season, Liverpool have won 46% of their matches without conceding, while Plymouth have lost 42% of their games without scoring.
- Liverpool have lost just 5% of their matches without scoring.
- Liverpool and Plymouth have only played two goalless matches against each other. In those encounters, the Merseysiders won on aggregate 1-0.
Plymouth vs Liverpool: Match preview
Plymouth entered the FA Cup in the previous round and pulled off a major upset. They traveled to Brentford and defended exceptionally well. Plymouth scored the only goal in the 82nd minute, securing a place in the fourth round. The upset was even more remarkable given that Plymouth are currently bottom of the Championship table, with just 25 points after 30 matches. The team has the league’s worst defense, conceding 63 goals in 30 rounds. This only amplifies the sensation—they managed to eliminate a Premier League team with a clean sheet.
However, this time they face Liverpool. The team currently leading the Premier League table. The Merseysiders boast the best attack in the league and have built a comfortable cushion over second place. During the week, they played in the EFL Cup semifinal, where they crushed Tottenham 4-0 to reach the final of that competition. In the third round of the FA Cup, Liverpool faced Accrington at home and thrashed them 4-0. Now, Arne Slot’s side have an excellent chance of advancing further in the tournament.
Predicted lineups
- Plymouth: Hazard; Pleguezuelo, Katic, Taloverov; Sorinola, Houghton, Randell, Mumba; Wright, Baido; Hardie
- Liverpool: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Elliott, Diaz; Jota
Prediction
Despite Plymouth’s shock victory in the previous round, repeating such an upset will be extremely difficult. Liverpool are the clear favorites, and I expect the Merseysiders to progress. My bet: Liverpool’s individual total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.72.
