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

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Selhurst Park will host an intriguing clash between the last two unbeaten teams in the competition—Crystal Palace and Liverpool. Both sides occupy spots in the top half, with Liverpool comfortably at the summit. The teams come into this contest on the back of wins, Palace triumphing over West Ham, while Liverpool secured victories in both their midweek EFL Cup tie and last weekend’s Premier League match.

Current Standings: Crystal Palace sits impressively 5th with 9 points from two wins and three draws, but Liverpool are flying high at the summit, boasting a perfect record with 15 points from five straight wins.

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

TEAMS PREVIEW

Crystal Palace Preview

Crystal Palace continued their strong start this season with a 2-1 win over West Ham, thanks to goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell. Their only other victory came with a 3-0 triumph at Aston Villa. 

While the rest of their games ended in draws, including a 0-0 stalemate with Chelsea and a frustrating 0-0 against Sunderland. Their unbeaten run faces a stern test on Saturday against Liverpool, who they surprisingly beat in the pre-season Community Shield final. 

Stats that matter 

1. With the 2-1 over West Ham, Oliver Glasner's side now have gone unbeaten in their last 17 games (W7 D10) across all competitions.
2. Palace have lost only two of their last 18 Premier League games and are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
3. So far, the Eagles have made the fewest high turnovers (19) of any side and the fewest high-intensity pressures in the final third (304). 

Team News 

Palace are sweating over the fitness of new signing Yeremy Pino, but there’s good news as Ismaila Sarr is confirmed fit and ready for the weekend clash. 

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (Goalkeeper); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz (Defenders); Adam Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell (Midfielders); Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada, Mateta (Forwards) 

Liverpool FC Preview

The Reds head into Sunday’s clash after a midweek Cup win over Southampton, once again needing a late goal to secure victory. They’ve won six of their last seven games across all competitions with decisive strikes in the final 10 minutes. 

In their last Premier League outing, however, they didn’t wait until the end, edging Everton 2-1 thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s 29th-minute winner. However, Ekitike will miss the Palace game, after being sent off for celebrating his Cup goal by taking his shirt off. On a brighter note, Alexander Isak made his first start for Liverpool and netted his debut goal in the Carabao Cup. 

Stats that matter 

1. It is the first time since the 2019-20 season that Liverpool have won each of their opening five matches in the league.
2. Ryan Gravenberch has scored two goals in his last 4 appearances in the league, which is more than he managed in his first 63 games.
3. Liverpool currently have won 7 straight games across all competitions. 

Team News 

Liverpool’s Cup night brought a blow as new signing Giovanni Leoni stretchered off after an awkward landing, likely ruling him out alongside Ekitike, who serves a suspension. On the bright side, Alexander Isak is set for his first Premier League start following his midweek cameo.

Liverpool Probable XI - Alisson (GK); Bradley, Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez (Defenders); Ryan Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Writz ( Midfielders); Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak (Forwards).

CRYSTAL PALACE vs LIVERPOOL FC
Winning Prediction

Recent clashes between Crystal Palace and Liverpool have been tightly contested, with the last seven meetings decided by a single goal or penalties. The most recent was a memorable 2-2 draw, with Palace triumphing on penalties. The last three league encounters are evenly split, with each side winning away, setting the stage for another closely fought contest that could well end in a stalemate. 

However, with their dominant overall record against Palace, Liverpool still walk in as favourites. Even the bookmakers agree—one site has the Reds at 1.95 to win, while the Eagles sit at 4.00, with a draw at 3.88.

Liverpool to Win (1-0)

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