Liverpool welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield in a League Cup tie where Arne Slot’s men will look to address their recent slump in form. Both teams are looking to make it to the last eight of the competition and below you can find our match preview and best bets for the occasion.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace to Qualify | 2/1 @ BetMGM (33.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool’s strong start to the season has unravelled, with four straight league defeats leaving them seven points adrift and piling pressure on Arne Slot. Up next are Crystal Palace, who are aiming for a third win over the Reds this season. Oliver Glasner’s side haven’t been in great form either, but with Liverpool likely to rotate heavily for this EFL Cup clash, Palace could capitalise. Having avoided defeat in their last three visits to Anfield, the Eagles look a solid bet to progress to the next round. |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 10/11 @ BetMGM (52.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | There has been 3+ goals in 4 of last 5 meetings between Liverpool and Crystal Palace. Here we have two attack-minded sides and this could well be a wide-open and entertaining contest. |
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: With the League Cup in its early stages, both Liverpool and Crystal Palace are looking to kick-start their campaigns. The Reds sit seventh in the Premier League, while Palace are two points behind in tenth.
Potential Match-Winners
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Always a threat, Salah’s movement and clinical edge have been key. He comes into this tie having scored in the last meeting between the sides, and with Liverpool averaging 2 assists per game (twice Palace’s output), expect him to be heavily involved.
- Alexander Isak (Liverpool) – Offers direct running and, with Liverpool’s high successful dribble numbers (9 per game), could exploit Palace’s less robust ball retention.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) – Palace’s leading line, Mateta is central to their high xG (2.81 in the last encounter) and will need to be more clinical if Palace are to upset the odds.
- Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) – Another sharp option who thrives off high-quality chances—if Palace can find him in space, he could make the difference.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool have enjoyed a strong grip on this fixture, winning 12 of the last 18 meetings against Crystal Palace. The most recent contests have been tight, with Palace often creating chances but failing to convert when it matters.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27/09/25 | Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 25/05/25 | Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 05/10/24 | Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 14/04/24 | Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 09/12/23 | Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
Conclusion
With Liverpool suffering now what can be described as some kind of crisis, the door could well be open for Crystal Palace here. The Eagles have pulled off some big results against The Reds over the years and they look good value to cause an upset here.
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