Liverpool can take a step closer to Champions League qualification if they can beat bogey side Crystal Palace at Anfield.
The Reds moved past their humbling by PSG in Europe to win the Merseyside derby very late on last weekend, making it back-to-back wins in the Premier League.
They face a tough task against Oliver Glasner’s men, who have already beaten them twice this season and have a strong recent record at Anfield.
Palace still have European ambitions of their own in the league but may have one eye on next Thursday’s Europa Conference League semi-final first leg with Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Sporting News brings you expert tips and predictions for this Premier League clash!
Liverpool vs. Palace Prediction: Who Will Win?
Despite Liverpool’s back-to-back league wins, they are still a struggling side and may find it hard to break down Palace — particularly with Alexander Isak still searching for form and fitness.
Palace will not make it easy for the Reds having not lost any of their last four league games and none of their last three trips to Anfield.
With Reds nemesis Ismaila Sarr set to start, they could be good value for a point.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace
Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs. Crystal PalaceThe two clubs have played on 58 previous occasions with Liverpool winning 33 to Palace’s 14. Palace have a brilliant record though, beating them in the league and League Cup this season and not losing on any of their last three trips to Anfield.They are aiming to do just a third league double over the Reds. Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Form GuideLiverpool – Last 5 matches (All competitions)Everton 1-2 Liverpool (Premier League)Liverpool 0-2 PSG (Champions League)Liverpool 2-0 Fulham (Premier League)PSG 2-0 Liverpool (Champions League)Man City 4-0 Liverpool (FA Cup)Crystal Palace – Last 5 matches (All competitions)Crystal Palace 0-0 West Ham (Premier League)Fiorentina 2-1 Crystal Palace (UEFA Europa League)Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle (Premier League)Crystal Palace 3-0 Fiorentina (UEFA Europa League)AEK Larnaca 1-2 Crystal Palace (UEFA Europa League)Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Our favourite betting angle for Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace is Ismaila Sarr to score once again against the Reds. The Palace winger has remarkably scored seven times in his career against Liverpool for both his current club and Watford. He has netted in his last four outings and we’re backing him to make it five on Saturday!
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Team News, Injury UpdatesLiverpool Team NewsFreddie Woodman is set to make his full Premier League debut for the Reds having come on for the injured Giorgi Mamardashvili in last Sunday’s derby win. The third-choice keeper’s only other appearance for Liverpool came in the 3-0 League Cup loss to Palace earlier this season. Milos Kerkez may also come in at left-back for Andy Robertson. Crystal Palace Team NewsOliver Glasner’s big concern is the fitness of Adam Wharton, who missed the draw with West Ham with a recurrence of his abductor issue. Both Ismaila Sarr and and Jean-Philippe Mateta are set to return from the start with the former having scored in each of his last four games against Liverpool. Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will lineup at Anfield for Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace:
Liverpool predicted lineup to play Crystal Palace
Woodman (GK) – Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Gravenberch, Szoboszlai – Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo – Isak
Out: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Bradley, Endo, Leoni, Ekitike Doubtful: N/ASuspension: N/ACrystal Palace predicted lineup to play Liverpool
Henderson (GK) – Canvot, Richards, Lacroix – Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell – Sarr, Johnson – Mateta
Out: Doucoure, Guessand, Nketiah Doubtful: WhartonSuspension: N/ALiverpool vs. Crystal Palace Odds: Who is the favourite?
Liverpool are the favourites to beat Crystal Palace with the bookies. The visitors are the big outsiders despite their recent record at Anfield.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Live Stream, TV Channel
Here is all the key information for how to watch Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace:
Date: Saturday, April 25Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, EnglandTime: 15:00 (UK), 07:00/10:00 (US)TV/Stream: N/A (UK), Peacock (US)