Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Preview, Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Preview, Prediction, Team News, Head-2-Head (h2h), Correct Score Prediction, Formation, Lineups & Current Form.

Liverpool is chasing an eighth consecutive victory across all competitions when they travel to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League this Saturday. Since losing to the Eagles in the Community Shield via penalties, the Reds have been unstoppable, relying on late heroics once again in their recent triumph over Southampton.

In the Carabao Cup third round, Hugo Ekitiké netted the 85th-minute winner (earning a second yellow card for celebrating by removing his shirt). This late-game drama is a trend: six of Liverpool’s seven wins this season have been sealed by goals scored in the 83rd minute or later, with only the Merseyside derby victory over Everton providing early comfort.

Manager Arne Slot, however, remains unconcerned as the points continue to accrue, leaving his side five points clear atop the Premier League table. Their quest for victory will be severely tested by Oliver Glasner’s in-form Crystal Palace, who are currently unbeaten in their last 17 games.

Avoiding defeat would match a club record for the capital side. Palace’s biggest concern is their dismal home record against Liverpool, having lost 10 of the last 11 fixtures at Selhurst Park.

Mainwap’s breakdown of the clash

Match Details

• Date: Saturday 27 September, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. BST / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: Matt Donohue

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool H2H Record (Last 5 Games)

• Crystal Palace: 2 wins
• Liverpool: 2 wins
• Draws: 1

• Last meeting: Crystal Palace 2-2 (3-2pk) Liverpool (Aug 10, 2025) – Community Shield

Current Form (All Competitions)

Crystal Palace Team News

Crystal Palace will be boosted by the return of Ismaïla Sarr, a player who has historically performed well against Liverpool, netting four goals in past fixtures. Midfielder Yéremy Pino is also available after recovering from a knee bruise sustained last weekend.

However, the Eagles will be missing Caleb Kporha, Cheick Doucouré, and Chadi Riad, while Romain Esse has been assigned to the Under-21 team.

A major storyline for the match involves defender Marc Guéhi, who will face Liverpool just months after the club blocked his deadline-day transfer to the Reds, despite him having successfully completed a medical examination.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool’s midweek win over Southampton proved costly to Arne Slot’s squad. Hugo Ekitiké is now suspended for the Palace trip after his needless celebration-induced red card, and defender Giovanni Leoni has been ruled out for nearly a year after tearing his ACL during his debut.

To cover the attacking absence, Alexander Isak will be called upon to replace Ekitiké. Slot has confirmed the Swede, who opened his Liverpool scoring account against Southampton, is fit enough to play for 60 to 70 minutes at Selhurst Park.

Slot is expected to make further changes, likely recalling Florian Wirtz to the starting lineup after he was dropped for the Merseyside derby. This could mean Dominik Szoboszlai misses out on a starting spot despite his impressive recent run of form.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Correct Score Prediction

Liverpool’s lucky streak may burst at Selhurst Park. Their victories have been unconvincing, highlighted by the need for stoppage-time winners in both away games this season (against Newcastle and Burnley).

They face an exceptionally organized Crystal Palace side that has only conceded three goals in eight matches and already proved its mettle against the Reds in the Community Shield. Given Liverpool’s own poor record of only two clean sheets, their usual late-game heroics may not be enough to overcome the defensive power of Oliver Glasner’s team.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool

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