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Liverpool v Stoke City FA Cup Betting Odds
Liverpool to win: 4/9 at Paddy Power
Draw: 18/5 at Bet Victor
Stoke to win: 8/1 at Totesport
A big match in store for Liverpool, as they stay at home again for the fourth time in this season’s FA Cup. While Liverpool’s form in the Premier League has been very patch, and by and large, disappointing at Anfield where they have drawn eight of their fourteen matches, they have shown themselves to be a very good cup side. They knocked out Stoke City on their way to tasting Carling Cup success this year, and also knocked Chelsea and Manchester City out as well. In the FA Cup this season, Liverpool claimed the big scalp of Manchester United, so they seem to have their Cup game boots strapped on. The Reds will be buoyed by their big Merseyside win over Everton on Tuesday night, but again, as it took three goals from Captain Steven Gerrard to get the job done, the Liverpool strikers were off the mark. Luis Suarez (1) has been the only forward to score in their last five Premier League matches, so again, a few problems up front for the Reds. Boss Kenny Dalglish looks set to call on Craig Bellamy for this one, after the Welshman missed the win over Everton. Liverpool have a great history at Anfield against Stoke, not losing to the Potters since 1959. Also, just to add to that, Liverpool have won all four FA Cup matches between 1900 and 1998 between the two sides.
Stoke have tasted success against Liverpool this season though. They beat the Reds at the Britannia Stadium earlier in the season in the league, and then held out for a 0-0 draw back at Anfield. Stoke can be a stubborn side on their day, and that has been their reputation under the guidance of Tony Pulis. However, those grinding, battling qualities have deserted them a bit this season, and they are not as strong. Last season’s losing FA Cup finalists Stoke are desperate to get back to Wembley to make amends for last season’s disappointment, but they could have an uphill task on their hands. Stoke have managed only nine away goals in the Premier League all season, and so perhaps their best shot at this would be to get another draw at Anfield. With six clean sheets in their last eight FA Cup matches, Stoke have a pretty decent shot at that, and it is a realistic option with Liverpool’s strikers far from prolific. Can Tony Pulis mastermind something special? Do Stoke, who are the Premier League’s second lowest scoring team pull off a win. If it happens, it certainly isn’t likely to be by more than a one goal margin. Striker Ricardo Fuller will miss the match following his red card at Stamford Bridge last week. With five losses in their last seven Premier League matches, do Stoke have enough?
