Fresh from claiming the first piece of silverware this season, Liverpool turn their attention to the FA Cup as they host Norwich City in the fifth round.
Liverpool head into Wednesday’s clash on a high after seeing off Chelsea to win the EFL Cup last Sunday. Both teams battled to an exciting 0-0 draw after extra-time with the Reds eventually emerging victorious after a long penalty shootout.
That win means Liverpool are still vying for an unprecedented quadruple this season as they also remain in the mix for the Premier League and Champions League. Jurgen Klopp’s men had won nine straight matches across all competitions prior to the EFL Cup triumph, including a 3-1 victory over Cardiff City in the previous round of the FA Cup.
Anfield has been a fortress all season for Liverpool, who have won their last five home matches. They have claimed several one-sided results in front of their fans including a 6-0 victory over Leeds United in their last Premier League fixture.
Norwich City claimed a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup. They laboured for much of the contest with Kenny McLean’s effort on the stroke of halftime proving to be the difference.
That result came as Norwich City were attempting to put together a string of results in their fight against relegation. However, their resurgence was short-lived as they are back at the bottom of the Premier League after failing to win any of their last four matches.
Norwich City have lost their last three matches and were beaten 2-0 by Southampton in their previous fixture. Dean Smith’s men also have a poor record away from home with a 3-1 defeat at Liverpool among their recent results on the road.
How the bookies view it
The bookies have Liverpool as overwhelming favourites with a home win priced at 1/5 with SBK. An unlikely victory for Norwich City is valued at 17/1 by SBK while bet365 is offering odds of 7/1 for a draw.
Recent head to head
It has been all Liverpool in recent meetings and they have already beaten Norwich City three times this season. The Reds claimed a pair of 3-0 victories at Carrow Road in the Premier League and EFL Cup prior to the 3-1 win at Anfield in February.
Players to watch
Changes are expected for Liverpool with top scorer Mohamed Salah likely to be given a rest after playing 120 minutes in the EFL Cup final. Takumi Minamino has been the Cup expert for the Reds and netted a brace against Norwich in the earlier rounds of the EFL Cup. The forward could be backed at 31/21 by SBK to find the net on Wednesday.
Teemu Pukki is the leading scorer for Norwich City this season and remains their biggest goal threat. The striker is priced at odds of 16/5 by betway to get on the score sheet on Wednesday.
Anything else catch the eye?
Liverpool have earned several one-sided wins at Anfield this season and given their recent results against Norwich City, a -2 handicap could be considered at 7/5 with betfair. The Reds are expected to be comfortable and could be tipped to win both halves at 6/5 with William Hill.
There were over 3.5 goals in the last meeting between Liverpool and Norwich City and a similar outcome is priced at evens with 10bet.
This FA Cup match between Liverpool and Norwich City will be played on Mar 2, 2022 and kick off at 20:15. Check below for our tipsters best Liverpool vs Norwich City prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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