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The match promises to be an intriguing David v Goliath encounter, with Championship strugglers Plymouth hosting the high-flying Premier League side.
Plymouth, currently at the bottom of the Championship table, will be looking to cause a major upset.
They've improved since parting ways with Wayne Rooney in December, losing only twice since the New Year.
However, they face a formidable challenge against Liverpool, who are in excellent form and still competing on multiple fronts this season.
Plymouth v Liverpool Key Information
• Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
• Kick-off time: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Home Park, Plymouth
• Referee: Sam Barrott (on pitch)
• TV channels: ITV 1 (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr), Premier Sports 1 ROI (Irl), STV (Gbr), STV Player (Gbr), UTV (Gbr)
• Odds: Plymouth - 18/1 | Draw - 13/2 | Liverpool – 7/50
Plymouth team news
Despite their Championship struggles, Plymouth enters Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool buoyed by a near-full-strength squad and recent reinforcements.
Midfielder Malachi Boateng, signed from Hearts on deadline day, could make his debut against Liverpool.
While Ryan Hardie, who scored a brace in a cameo over the weekend against West Brom might earn a start.
Plymouth expected lineup vs Liverpool (3-4-3)
Coach: Miron Muslic
Hazard; Talovierov, Katic, Pleguezuelo; Sorinola, Randell, Boateng, Puchacz; Baidoo, Hardie, Bundu.
Liverpool team news
Liverpool approach Sunday's FA Cup clash with Plymouth by balancing squad rotation and injury management ahead of a congested fixture schedule.
The Reds, fresh from securing a League Cup final berth, are expected to field a rotated side at Home Park.
Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined with a thigh injury sustained against Bournemouth and will miss this match, though a return against Everton on February 12 is likely.
Tyler Morton (shoulder) is ruled out for at least four weeks, with academy graduate James McConnell taking his midfield squad role.
Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones are back in contention after recent injuries, while Joe Gomez has resumed training.
Liverpool expected lineup v Plymouth (4-3-3)
Coach: Arne Slot
Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Gomez, Tsimikas; Endo, Elliott, McConnell; Doak, Diaz, Chiesa
H2H record
Liverpool remain in imperious form, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions.
Their 4-0 EFL Cup semi-final thrashing of Tottenham extended an unbeaten run that includes Premier League wins over Bournemouth (2-0) and Ipswich Town (4-1).
A rotated squad is expected, but younger players like Connor Bradley and Harvey Elliott have consistently delivered.
Plymouth’s Championship struggles continue, with just one win in their last five games (2-1 v West Brom).
A 5-0 home defeat to Burnley showed their defensive frailties, though they had previously stunned Brentford (1-0) in the FA Cup third round.
Direct meetings have been rare between the two sides. Liverpool and Plymouth only faced off in the 2016/17 FA Cup and forced a replay after an impressive goalless draw at Anfield.
However, a Lucas Leiva goal at Home Park was enough to see the Reds progress to the next stage of the competition.
Odds for Plymouth and Liverpool
Though Liverpool are expected to shuffle the pack, they remain overwhelming favourites with the quality they still possess.
According to bet365, the odds for a Liverpool win are 7/50, 13/2 for a draw, and 18/1 for a Plymouth win.
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.