Liverpool FC vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Liverpool FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Anfield sets the stage for an intriguing clash on Saturday (7:30 PM IST) as Liverpool host Crystal Palace, with both sides sitting in opposite halves of the table. The Reds will be eyeing revenge after their defeat in the reverse fixture back in September.

Both teams come in with confidence—Liverpool on the back of a win, while Palace, despite a draw in their last outing, remain on an unbeaten run. It promises to be a competitive encounter.

Current Standings: Liverpool sit fifth in the table with 55 points, whereas Crystal Palace are down at 13th with 43 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In 32 clashes between them, Liverpool has dominated the rivalry with 20 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws, clearly holding the upper hand. 

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Liverpool FC Preview

Following their Champions League exit, Liverpool bounced back with a hard-fought win in the Merseyside derby against Everton. 

It wasn’t straightforward, with Mohamed Salah giving them the lead before Virgil van Dijk sealed the victory with a stoppage-time winner—another late twist in a season defined by dramatic finishes.

It marked their fourth winning goal in added time this season, though they’ve also conceded five in similar fashion. 

The result lifts them five points clear of the European qualification line. The match also saw an unexpected debut for third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman after Giorgi Mamardashvili’s injury.

Stats that matter

1. Liverpool have won six of their last ten Premier League games (D1 L3) and are on their way to achieve three consecutive league wins for the fourth time this season.
2. No team has scored and conceded that many 90+ minute  goals in a single season of the league than Liverpool have managed this year.
3. Mohamed Salah has scored in each of his last three Premier League starts ( 3 goals). 

Team News

Liverpool suffered a setback in the derby as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was stretchered off and is now expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks. They will also be without Joe Gomez and Hugo Ekitike, adding to their list of long-term absentees.

Liverpool Probable XI - Freddie Woodman  (GK); Szoboszlai, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Jones, Salah, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Isak 

Crystal Palace Preview

With only a few games left, Oliver Glasner’s focus is on securing a solid mid-table finish, while also balancing their Europa Conference League semifinal commitments. The signs are encouraging, with Palace unbeaten in their last four league matches (W2 D2), including wins over Tottenham and Newcastle.

However, their latest outing—a goalless draw against bottom-placed West Ham—highlighted issues in attack, managing just two shots on target despite 53% possession, partly due to Adam Wharton’s absence. 

The result added to their growing tally of draws and underlined a modest home record (just four wins in 17). On the flip side, their stronger away form—seven wins from 15—offers some hope ahead of the trip to Anfield.

Stats that matter 

1. Following their success over Liverpool in the reverse fixture, Crystal Palace will be eyeing a league double over the Reds for the third time.
2. Only once in their last 18 PL matches did the Eagles beat a side starting the day in the top half of the table.
3. Ismaila Sarr has scored in each of his last four appearances (5 goals)  against Liverpool in all competitions. 

Team News 

Crystal Palace have received a timely boost with Adam Wharton expected to be fit for the clash against Liverpool. However, they will be without Eddie Nketiah and Evann Guessand, both sidelined through injury.

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK) ; Canvot, Richards, Riad, Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa, Sarr, Johnson, Mateta 

LIVERPOOL FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Crystal Palace have enjoyed the upper hand over Liverpool this season, winning 3-0 at Anfield in the EFL Cup and also taking the reverse league fixture. That run will give the Eagles belief as they aim to beat Liverpool twice at Anfield in a single season—something not achieved since 2006–07.

Adding to that, Liverpool are winless in their last three Premier League home games against Palace (D2 L1), making this a tricky test for the Reds.

However, with their dominant overall record against Palace, Liverpool walk in as favourites. Even the bookmakers agree—one site has the Reds at 1.49 to win, while Eagles sit at 6.20, with a draw at 4.80. 

We predict a draw (2-2)

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