How to watch Liverpool vs Shrewsbury online & on TV, head to head and predictions

Prediction: 2-0
Tip: Liverpool to win/Goals Under 2.5

Key Points:

1. Liverpool is unbeaten in 18 home games
2. Shrewsbury has only secured five clean sheets this season
3. Since 2020, Liverpool has won once while the previous was a draw

The third round of the FA Cup returns to Anfield as Liverpool takes on Shrewsbury Town for an eventful clash between two contrasting sides.

It is a fantastic opportunity for the youngsters of Liverpool to earn their credibility in the pecking order for Jurgen Klopp. These two sides met twice during 2020, in a similar FA Cup tie, where the first match was a 2-2 draw followed by a 1-0 win for the Merseysiders.

A match between a Premier League and a League One side will always have disparity. It will bend the scales favoring the stronger one. Liverpool has boasted of having a strong younger squad that always steps in the time of dread.

With many African players leaving for AFCON, the next few weeks will be a challenging task acclimatizing with the pressure of the league. The Reds enter this contest following a 2-2 Premier League draw against Chelsea.

Now trailing third in the league, the Reds have a score to settle as he will be keen on salvaging something out of this season. Expect players from the under-23 side alongside reserves to be given a chance this weekend.

The FA Cup can prove to be a great equalizer anytime. Steve Cotterill's side will be banking on optimism. They remain towards the bottom half of the table in 14th place. They have won three, lost, and drawn once in their last five games.

The hosts will be missing Naby Keïta, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mané for AFCON participation. First team players like Alisson, Joël Matip, Roberto Firmino are out for contracting Covid. Others like Divock Origi, Harvey Elliott, Nathaniel Phillips, Thiago Alcântara are injured, while Takumi Minamino is doubtful to feature.

The visitors have an injury-free group available. The manager won't have any fitness concerns before coming into this match.