Liverpool travel to Selhurst Park in imperious form, aiming to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season.
The Reds sit atop the table with five wins from five, but face a Crystal Palace side that has made Selhurst a difficult place to visit, boasting one of the league’s best defensive records so far. Saturday’s 3:00 PM kick-off promises a classic clash of attacking firepower against defensive resilience, with both sides unbeaten and points crucial at both ends of the table.
Best Bets & Predictions
With Liverpool’s clinical attack and Crystal Palace’s defensive solidity, this match looks primed for a tight contest but with the visitors’ quality likely to edge it. Based on Liverpool’s remarkable xG overperformance and Palace’s ability to frustrate, here are our best betting tips for the game. The standout pick is Liverpool to win at a strong price, given their head-to-head dominance and current momentum.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to Win | 22/25 @ BetMGM (53.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool have won 12 of the last 17 vs Palace, showing their dominance in this fixture. The Reds have won all five of their Premier League fixtures this season, scoring 11 goals but conceding an average of a goal a game. Palace have started the season well, sitting in fifth place and yet to taste defeat this season. They’ve drawn three of their opening five games though and have scored six goals in that period. |
| Both Teams To Score – Yes | 13/20 @ BetMGM (60.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool have conceded an average of a goal a game but scored an average of more than two goals a game in the Premier League. Crystal Palace have scored over a goal a game on average but have flexed their defensive muscles this season, conceding just two goals. They go up against the might of Liverpool this weekend though, representing their hardest challenge to date. |
Our approach: Start with Liverpool to win, add both teams to score or Salah anytime for accumulator value.
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool match odds
How both teams go into Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
It’s been a great start to the season for Crystal Palace, who have yet to taste defeat in any competition so far. In fact, that run stretches back to April, where the Eagles last experienced a loss. They’ve added the FA Cup and the Community Shield to their trophy cabinet in that time, beating Liverpool in the latter competition. Their matches have been fairly low scoring this season, with just 1.6 goals per game on average but their mettle will be tested this weekend.
Liverpool have a 100% record this season, winning all five of their Premier League games this season, as well as picking up wins in the Champions League and EFL Cup. They’ve averaged over two goals a game in the Premier League this season but conceded an average of a goal a game, showing they still have defensive frailties. Their attack is firing but comes up against, statistically, the best defence in the league this campaign this weekend.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date. Liverpool have set the early pace with a flawless start, while Palace’s unbeaten record is built on defensive strength, though they’ve drawn more than they’ve won. Here’s how the teams stack up after five matches:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 15 |
| Crystal Palace | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 9 |
Crystal Palace team news
Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure and Walter Benitez will all miss the fixture with Liverpool through injury but Oliver Glasner will be hopeful of having Ismaila Sarr will be back in the squad this weekend after resuming training last week. There are also doubts over Yeremy Pino, who is struggling with a knee problem.
Liverpool team news
Hugo Ekitike will miss this tie through suspension after being sent off against Southampton in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. The only other absentee from the squad will be Giovanni Leoni, who suffered a torn ACL in that cup tie against Southampton.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool have dominated this fixture, winning 12 of the last 17 meetings, including seven times at Selhurst Park. Palace’s last home win dates back several seasons, but they have claimed draws in two of the last five.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 25/05/25 | Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 05/10/24 | Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 14/04/24 | Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 09/12/23 | Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 25/02/23 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Liverpool | Premier League |
Conclusion
So, will Liverpool’s attacking superiority and head-to-head dominance prove decisive against Palace’s defensive discipline? The numbers say the Reds are rightly favourites, but Palace have shown they can frustrate even the top sides. Back Liverpool at 22/25 with BetMGM (55.6%) for value, or consider both teams to score if you fancy a tighter affair. This fixture rarely disappoints – and with both teams unbeaten, the stakes are set for a compelling contest.
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