Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Prediction
🔊 Here we go again! Liverpool and Crystal Palace are inseparable this season. The teams are set to clash for the third time this campaign, this time in the EFL Cup. The Round of 16 match will take place on October 29 at Anfield. Given their recent performances, the hosts are in desperate need of a victory. However, Arne Slot's side faces a tricky opponent, casting doubt on the "Reds" as clear favorites for this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Crystal Palace):
- ball possession percentage: 28% vs 72%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Liverpool and Crystal Palace:
- played 36 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 10, draws - 6;
- number of goals (home/away) - 71 against 41;
- average total goals in the match - 3.11.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Liverpool Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Brentford, away team - Liverpool). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here's the game statistics (Liverpool vs Brentford):
- ball possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
Liverpool are in a crisis. This can be stated with certainty. The naive Eintracht, who refuse to alter their style for any specific opponent, were thrashed 5-1, but Premier League rivals have been giving Arne Slot's men a tough time. Whip crosses into the box, impose physical battles - and the results will come. Brentford proved this last weekend.
The Reds played their only League Cup match when they were still in form, but even their victory over Southampton (2-1) was hard-earned. Goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike secured the win, yet the Championship side matched the English champions in both quantity and quality of chances created.
Match Results: Liverpool
Crystal Palace Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Arsenal, away - Crystal Palace). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Crystal Palace vs Arsenal):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
The "Eagles" are experiencing a crisis. The team, which was recently on an impressive unbeaten run, has now gone four matches without a win, losing three of them. Notably, they suffered a defeat against Cypriot side AEK Larnaca (0-1) in the Conference League, where Oliver Glasner's men lost despite dominating the game.
In the previous round of the League Cup, the "Glaziers" also failed to impress, giving their fans quite a scare. They couldn't hold onto a narrow lead against Millwall, conceding in stoppage time and were forced to secure their spot in the Round of 16 through a penalty shootout (4-2).
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 10, draws - 6.
- Crystal Palace won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 games against Liverpool.
- Crystal Palace won with a +1.5 handicap in last 23 games.
- Crystal Palace won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.97, the guests - 1.14;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.11;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 9.
- Crystal Palace have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 away games against Liverpool.
Prediction on corners
Liverpool: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home field - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 6.
Crystal Palace: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 4.2.
- Liverpool have taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against Crystal Palace.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.06 (1.53 for home team and 1.53 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.38 (1.13 for home team and 1.25 for away team).
Liverpool: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.
Crystal Palace: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
- Liverpool have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Liverpool have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams are eager to get back to winning ways, but it's arguably more crucial for Liverpool as another defeat could spark rumors about Arne Slot's dismissal. However, the mere prospect of that won't strengthen the Reds' game, especially with injuries to key players like Alisson and Frimpong. Liverpool have been notably weak defensively, and this won't be fixed overnight, particularly against such a challenging opponent with no significant absences in their lineup.
We believe Crystal Palace will avoid defeat against the Merseysiders for the fourth consecutive time. We anticipate a 1-1 draw in regulation time, so we suggest betting on both teams to score (yes). It's rare to see a Liverpool match this season without both sides finding the net.
Betting Tips: Liverpool - Crystal Palace
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