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David Prentice

Shrewsbury v Liverpool odds, prediction and a potent 13/2 first scorer tip

Even Jurgen's second string can't put a foot wrong.

The Reds rookies saw off a full-strength Everton in the third round - and now face League One Shrewsbury for a place in the last-16.

We asked Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst how he thinks Sunday's showdown will go.

Win, lose or draw? 

It will be a much-changed Liverpool team against Shrewsbury Town, but I'm still expecting the Reds to see off the threat of the League One outfit on Sunday. A place in the fifth round awaits. Despite the much-changed Reds line up thepools.com still make Liverpool 2/5 for victory .

Who's a good bet for 1st scorer?

Xherdan Shaqiri and Adam Lallana are fitness doubts but Takumi Minamino is likely to start in place of Roberto Firmino. The Japan international has had a quiet introduction into life at Anfield, but he could be a potent threat for the visitors on Sunday. He's a tasty 13/2 first scorer tip and is 21/10 to score at anytime in the match.

Takumi Minamino is likely to replace Roberto Firmino, and could be a goal threat. (Photo by Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)

Who's on pens? 

No James Milner and no Mo Salah means it will be interesting to see who steps up from 12 yards if the Reds are handed a penalty. Pedro Chirivella might fancy it, as might Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - should he start - but I'm going to go for Curtis Jones. The young Scouser netted the decisive spot kick in the Carabao Cup against Arsenal back in October, so why not? He's 13/2 to score the last goal of the tie.

Will Liverpool keep a clean sheet? 

Yes. Even with a different backline, the Reds know how to shut it out. They did so effectively against a full strength Everton, so I'm expecting the same on Sunday. A 'No' in the Both Teams To Score box is 19/20 .

Yellow card?

There is precious little evidence of anyone likely to start straying into the referee's notebook, so this is a tough one. Maybe Neco Williams on the right side of defence?

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