Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Predictions

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Preview: Reds Eye Selhurst Park Response as Eagles Face Mounting Pressure. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Liverpool travel to Selhurst Park on Sunday, 8 November, looking to recover from consecutive defeats and deepen Crystal Palace's Premier League struggles.

Three Punchy Stats

• 21 goals conceded: Crystal Palace possess the Premier League's leakiest defence after nine matches.
• Nine goals without reply: Palace have lost their last three league fixtures by an aggregate score of 9-0.
• Four goals in six games: Alexander Isak enters the encounter enjoying an encouraging scoring run for Liverpool.

With the Eagles languishing in the relegation zone and Andoni Iraola's side attempting to regain momentum, the encounter carries significant consequences at both ends of the table.

Palace enter Gameweek 10 in 18th place with seven points from nine matches, while Liverpool sit sixth on 15 points. Both managers need a response, although the pressure surrounding Pierre Sage is considerably greater.

Palace's defensive collapse threatens Sage's future

Crystal Palace's problems have intensified following three consecutive Premier League defeats, during which they have conceded nine goals without scoring.

Their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham on 31 October exposed familiar weaknesses, extending a worrying sequence that has left Sage fighting to reverse the club's decline.

The Eagles have conceded 21 league goals, the highest total in the division, highlighting how dramatically their defensive standards have deteriorated since Oliver Glasner's tenure.

Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw against Hoffenheim offered some encouragement. Palace recovered to score a stoppage-time equaliser despite playing with 10 men, demonstrating resilience that has been largely absent domestically.

However, determination alone will not solve their problems against Liverpool's attacking quality.

Selhurst Park has also become an increasingly vulnerable venue. Palace have lost three of their four home league matches this season, undermining an advantage traditionally associated with their intimidating surroundings.

Although only two points separate Palace from 15th-placed Fulham, another defeat could leave Sage facing even greater scrutiny.

Liverpool seeking attacking consistency

Liverpool's recent setbacks have interrupted what had been a promising period under Iraola.

Last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal was followed by Wednesday's 3-2 Champions League loss to Fenerbahce, where the Reds twice surrendered leads before conceding a late winner.

Nevertheless, their broader form remains encouraging.

Liverpool have beaten Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton in their last five Premier League outings, with their only domestic defeats coming against Manchester City and Arsenal.

Their attacking output remains an issue, however. Just 11 goals from nine league matches represents a modest return for a side possessing considerable forward talent.

Alexander Isak has frequently lacked consistent service inside the penalty area, although his individual form offers encouragement.

The Swedish striker has scored four goals in his last six Liverpool appearances and six in eight league matches. His goal from the bench against Fenerbahce strengthened his case for an immediate return to the starting XI.

Liverpool have also scored at least twice in five of their last seven matches across competitions, suggesting their attacking combinations are developing.

Their away record provides another reason for optimism, with four victories from six trips this season.

Team news and tactical outlook

Palace must reorganise their attack without suspended striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose dismissal against Tottenham creates a significant selection problem.

With Ismaila Sarr injured, Eddie Nketiah could lead the line, supported by Yeremi Pino and Evann Guessand.

Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada are expected to provide midfield control, while Jaydee Canvot, Axel Disasi and Chris Richards could form the defensive unit.

Liverpool remain without Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni, while Ryan Gravenberch's heel fracture creates uncertainty in midfield.

Dominik Szoboszlai could partner Alexis Mac Allister, allowing youngster Trey Nyoni to recover after consecutive starts.

The tactical contest may hinge on Liverpool's ability to exploit Palace's defensive vulnerabilities without exposing themselves to transitions.

Palace's attacking absences could restrict their counter-attacking threat, placing additional importance on Wharton's distribution and Nketiah's movement.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-3 Liverpool

Liverpool's recent defeats raise questions about their defensive concentration, but Palace's domestic collapse presents an opportunity to respond.

The visitors' stronger away record, improving attacking output and Isak's goalscoring form make them favourites to take control.

Palace's inability to score across three consecutive league matches further strengthens the case for Liverpool securing a convincing victory.

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Selection: Liverpool Asian Handicap -1. A virtual goal advantage or deficit is applied before settlement. The bet is decided by the adjusted score after normal time.

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Selection: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool 0-2. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.

🎯 Pick 1: Liverpool Asian Handicap -1

Liverpool’s strong away form provides a reliable foundation against a Crystal Palace side experiencing a severe domestic collapse. The visitors have secured four victories from six trips this season, and they now face opponents possessing the worst defensive record in the Premier League. Palace have conceded 21 goals across just nine league matches, exposing a vulnerability that gives Liverpool a clear route to establishing a winning margin.

That defensive decline is compounded by problems in attack, with Palace failing to score a single goal while conceding nine across their last three Premier League defeats. Pierre Sage must attempt to reorganise a struggling frontline without suspended striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and injured forward Ismaila Sarr. Those absences limit the hosts’ ability to relieve pressure against a Liverpool side finding regular attacking rhythm. The visitors have scored at least twice in five of their last seven matches across all competitions. That output is supported by Alexander Isak, who has scored four times in his last six Liverpool appearances and six in eight league matches.

The primary counter-argument stems from Liverpool’s own recent stumbles, notably a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal and a 3-2 Champions League loss to Fenerbahce where they twice surrendered leads. Their overall league return of 11 goals in nine matches is also modest. Despite those setbacks, Palace have lost three of their four home league fixtures, severely undermining the traditional advantage of Selhurst Park. The hosts’ inability to keep matches tight supports Liverpool securing the two-goal cushion required, while a narrow victory safely returns the initial stake.

🎯 Tactical Indicators

• Crystal Palace have conceded 21 goals in nine matches, the worst defensive record in the Premier League.
• Liverpool have won four of their six away matches this season.
• Crystal Palace have failed to score in their last three Premier League matches.

Risk Factor: Palace's Europa League resilience and Liverpool's defensive lapses could limit the winning margin to one goal or a draw.

⚔️ Pick 2: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool 0-2 @ 15/2

Liverpool scoring exactly twice aligns with their recent attacking trends and Palace’s severe defensive problems. The visitors have scored at least twice in five of their last seven matches across all competitions. They face a Palace side that recently conceded two goals in a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham and have allowed nine goals across their last three domestic matches. With Alexander Isak contributing four goals in his last six appearances, Liverpool carry the goalscoring form necessary to reach that total without necessarily producing a heavy blowout, given their modest league tally of 11 goals in nine matches.

The Palace side of the scoreline rests on an attack suffering a prolonged domestic drought. The hosts have failed to score in their last three Premier League fixtures. That task becomes considerably harder with key absences, as suspended striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and injured attacker Ismaila Sarr are unavailable. With the team lacking recent domestic output, breaking down Liverpool will be highly difficult.

A 2-0 away victory connects Palace’s recent 2-0 defeat to Tottenham with Liverpool’s established pattern of scoring multiple goals. The primary risk to this precise scoreline comes from Palace’s Europa League performance, where they managed a stoppage-time equaliser against Hoffenheim. Liverpool also recently conceded twice against Fenerbahce, highlighting occasional defensive lapses that could threaten a clean sheet. Nevertheless, Palace’s ongoing Premier League goal drought and Liverpool’s four away victories make this exact outcome a coherent translation of the supplied form.