Liverpool is slightly overpriced to win this game against Manchester City. They have had the superior record in the recent meetings between these two sides and with key players returning, Liverpool should get a good result against Manchester City. Backing the visitors to win or draw (+0.5) is the best available option in this fixture.

The fourth round of the EFL Cup sees Manchester City host Liverpool FC at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Thursday.

The Reds are currently champions of this competition, defeating Chelsea on penalties to win the title. They have been in good form recently and considering this is s knockout tie, the Merseyside outfit can grab a win or draw against Manchester City.

Liverpool grabbed a much needed win against Southampton in their last competitive game before the break. They have not lost in the last four competitive fixtures, winning three games and defeating Derby County on penalties in the previous round of the EFL Cup.

Jurgen Klopp's team won their last game in a 4-1 win against AC Milan. Darwin Nunez bagged a brace while Thiago Alcantara and Mohammed Salah were also on the scoresheet for Liverpool. Liverpool has now scored s total of eight goals in their last three games. They have not conceded in the EFL Cup this season.

Manchester City lost their last competitive game at home to Brentford just before the break. They have not been as superb as they were last season and look very beatable. The home team has kept just one clean sheet in their last four competitive games, conceding four goals. Liverpool can do well against an average defense like City's.

Liverpool has the best head to head record in the overall meetings between these two teams. They have almost double the amount of City's win — Liverpool has won 15 times compared to Manchester City's victory tally of eight.

Both teams met this season in the English Premier League. Liverpool beat Manchester City by a goal to nil, outperforming the citizens. Backing Liverpool to win or draw (+0.5) is the best available option in this fixture.