Liverpool take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with kick-off set for 3:00pm at Anfield. The hosts are looking to take a step towards qualifying for the Champions League next season, and below you can find our match preview and best bets.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Salah Anytime Scorer | 13/8 @ Bet365 (38.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Mohamed Salah is finding his best form at exactly the right moment, scoring in each of his last three Premier League matches, including the first goal in the Merseyside derby last weekend. The Liverpool forward has been decisive again in a key run of games as the season reaches its final stretch. He also has a strong record against Crystal Palace, with nine goals in 18 meetings, and will be looking to keep that going as he pushes to help Liverpool secure Champions League qualification. |
| Both teams to score | 8/11 @ Betfair (57.9%) | ⭐⭐ | Liverpool have been steady in the run in, but this is not a fixture they always control comfortably, with Crystal Palace often proving awkward opponents. That sets this one up nicely for both sides to get on the scoresheet at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The numbers back it up too. Around 63 percent of Liverpool’s league games this season have seen both teams score, while Palace have hit the same mark in half of theirs. After failing to score against West Ham, Oliver Glasner’s side should be sharper in front of goal here, making both teams to score a strong angle for this clash. |
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How both teams head into Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Arne Slot’s will look to take a step closer to Champions League qualification on Saturday, with the Reds currently sitting five points ahead of sixth-place Chelsea, in fifth. Liverpool came out 2-1 winners in the first-ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last weekend and are odds-on favourites to collect another three points here.
Crystal Palace sit 13th in the Premier League standings, having accrued 43 points from 32 matches. The Eagles remain in European competition and will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday 30th April.
Liverpool team news
Liverpool head into this one with major issues, especially in goal. Both Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili are sidelined, meaning Freddie Woodman is set to continue between the sticks.
Elsewhere, injuries remain a problem, with Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni all ruled out, while Hugo Ekitike is also unavailable after an Achilles injury. Joe Gomez could return,
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace head to Anfield with a few key absentees and doubts to manage. Eddie Nketiah is ruled out for the rest of the season, while Cheick Doucoure and Evan Guessand are also expected to miss out. Adam Wharton could return after a recent absence, which would be a timely boost in midfield.
There are also fresh concerns, with Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix both picking up knocks in Europe recently, leaving Oliver Glasner with decisions to make as he balances league duties with a Conference League semi-final.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 5 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 54 | 43 | +11 | 55 |
| Crystal Palace | 13 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 43 |
Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings
The last six meetings have been surprisingly balanced, with Palace winning three (including the most recent two), Liverpool winning one, and two draws. Palace’s recent 3-0 away win at Anfield is especially notable.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 29/10/25 | Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 27/09/25 | Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 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 |
| — | (Previous results omitted for brevity) | — |
Final Thoughts
Liverpool’s season-long attacking dominance is clear, but recent results against Palace suggest this fixture is anything but straightforward. Palace’s clinical counter-attacks and defensive discipline have paid off in recent meetings, and with both sides struggling to convert big chances, a share of the spoils looks a strong possibility. Could Palace frustrate Liverpool again, or will the Reds’ shot volume finally pay dividends? Our top pick is the draw at 4/1 (20.0%) with Bet365—worth a look for value hunters.
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