Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Prediction
🔊 In the sixth round of the Premier League, we're set for a rematch of the Community Shield clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool. The "Scousers" missed out on that title, so they'll undoubtedly be eager for revenge. The catch is that the game will take place at Selhurst Park, and the "Eagles" are in fine form-undefeated in the Premier League so far. Will the visitors avenge their early season loss, and who will remain unbeaten in the league after Saturday's showdown? This encounter promises plenty of intrigue.
Head-to-Head
🔊 Crystal Palace have been consistently taking points off Liverpool in the Premier League - in 5 of their last 7 encounters. During this stretch, the teams have drawn three times, with the Merseysiders winning twice and the Londoners once. However, Palace also boast another memorable triumph - in the FA Community Shield. So over the last seven clashes, the teams are evenly matched: two victories each.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Oliver Glasner is doing a remarkable job at Crystal Palace. Who would have thought that after losing their attacking leader, Eberechi Eze, the team would not only continue to score goals but also deliver consistent performances? While they occasionally face challenges in finding the back of the net, the Eagles are living up to the most daring expectations in terms of results, remaining unbeaten across all competitions. However, their points tally in the Premier League has been somewhat problematic, with more draws than wins (three to two), leaving them six points adrift of the top spot.
With Eze's departure, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr have stepped up to share the attacking responsibilities, each netting twice in the Premier League. Mateta is a true workhorse. Glasner has limited options for squad rotation, so the Frenchman has started every match, including those in the Conference League and the English League Cup. The same goes for Marc Guehi. The Englishman has played two more games as he was a key defender for England in the World Cup qualifiers.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Liverpool Team Overview
Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, have been unstoppable this season. For the Reds, there's only one acceptable outcome-victory. As it stands, they've racked up seven consecutive wins across all competitions. However, these victories haven't come easy. Notably, in four out of those seven matches, Liverpool clinched triumphs only in stoppage time. In two other games, they found the net in the final ten minutes. Only against Everton was the outcome decided by halftime.
Liverpool's attacking trio is in prime form. Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Hugo Ekitike have collectively contributed 11 goals in the Premier League and two in the Champions League. Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai are also on fire. The Dutchman has registered 2 goals and 2 assists across all competitions, while the Hungarian boasts 1 goal and 2 assists. Alexander Isak recently marked his debut goal, with Southampton suffering in the English League Cup. The unsung hero has been Federico Chiesa. Although he's appeared for a maximum of 19 minutes in Premier League matches, he managed to score a goal. In the recent clash against the Saints, he played the full 90 minutes and provided two assists.
Match Results: Liverpool
Latest news
Crystal Palace
🎙 Oliver Glasner recently broke his silence regarding the failed transfer of Marc Guéhi to Liverpool. "The club's chairman asked me if we could manage the season if Marc was sold. I replied that in the short term, we couldn't. We'd be left with three central defenders, and with our schedule, any injury would pose a significant risk. Marc signed with Crystal Palace years ago, and no one forced him into it. It was clear he would honor his contract. He never staged a strike or threatened to, because he is a very honest person," explained the Crystal Palace head coach.
❌ Crystal Palace's injury list is slowly starting to clear up. Only Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad remain sidelined for an extended period. Meanwhile, Eddie Nketiah, who was also recovering from a knee injury, managed to play 16 minutes against West Ham. Ismaïla Sarr had a similar issue that kept him out for three matches. However, he was listed for the game against the Hammers, even though he didn't make an appearance. So, the Senegalese player should be ready for Liverpool.
Liverpool
🎙 Federico Chiesa was initially left out of the Reds' squad but eventually made it. The Italian expressed, “It was disappointing - every player dreams of playing there. But no worries. I'm a professional and I'm happy to play for Liverpool.” However, it was recently revealed that 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni suffered an ACL tear and will be sidelined for several months. UEFA has amended its rules, allowing clubs to make one squad replacement in the event of a serious injury or prolonged illness (valid until the 6th round of the league stage). This means Chiesa might still get his chance to participate in the premier European competition.
❌ Among players close to the starting lineup, only Curtis Jones had been injured until recently. However, he's already managed to play 30 minutes against West Ham and 57 against Southampton. Hugo Ekitike will not feature at Selhurst Park. He picked up a foolish red card in the cup, and the suspension carries over to the league.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by the head referee Chris Kavanagh. Over his last 20 Premier League matches, he has averaged 3.5 yellow cards per game. In the current season, he's handed out an average of 3.2 over five rounds. Recently, Crystal Palace have become quite the irritant for the Reds. In 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters, Liverpool have picked up at least two yellow cards. We suggest betting on this trend with Liverpool's total yellow cards over 1.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Liverpool's attacking trio is missing Hugo Ekitike. Despite the remaining duo's scoring ability and the presence of Isak, the Swede is yet to fully integrate into the squad. Crystal Palace have shown solid defensive organization, conceding more than one goal only to Liverpool in the Super Cup. In all other matches, no more than three goals have been scored, as well as in 6 of their last 7 encounters with the Reds. Our editorial prediction: total goals under 3.5.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In head-to-head clashes with Crystal Palace, Liverpool often rely on corner kicks, winning in this aspect in 8 of their last 10 matches. This hasn't been the case against other opponents: in 4 of their last 5 Premier League games, the Reds have lost on corners. This can be attributed to Hugo Ekitike's presence, who isn't particularly strong in aerial duels. In the upcoming game, Alexander Isak will be leading the line, which means crosses, including from the flanks, will occur more frequently. Tall defenders are always ready to join in on set pieces. Our prediction: Liverpool to win on corners.
Editorial Prediction
Crystal Palace and Liverpool are polar opposites on the pitch. The London side boasts a well-organized defense but sometimes struggles in attack, having missed out on four points in home fixtures against Nottingham and Sunderland due to poor finishing. Liverpool's defense can be leaky at times, but players from other areas often step up unexpectedly, such as young Rio Ngumoa or backup Federico Chiesa, who make crucial contributions late in games. This perhaps showcases their championship mentality, where any player can change the game’s outcome.
Deciphering Liverpool's logic, at least this season, is no easy task, so let's turn to dry statistics. In six out of eight matches this season, the Reds have failed to keep a clean sheet, a trend mirrored in their head-to-head clashes with Palace over a similar stretch of games. Given these circumstances, a draw with a scoreline of 1-1 seems like a reasonable prediction. For the main bet, we suggest going with - both teams to score (yes).
Betting Tips: Crystal Palace - Liverpool
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