The only two teams not to have lost a game so far in the Premier League this season will meet at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon as Crystal Palace prepare to take on Liverpool. It is a repeat of the FA Community Shield clash at Wembley Stadium last month, which Palace won on penalties.
The Eagles have started the season well, backing up that victory with a placement of fifth in the league table at the moment. Liverpool are the ultimate test though, with the Reds winning all five of their league matches so far.
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool prediction: Unbeaten records remain intact?
Key stats
- Palace boast the joint-best defensive record in the league with just two goals conceded.
- Liverpool's last three games have seen both teams score.
- Liverpool have beaten Palace just once in four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool
Given Palace's unbeaten record and the fact they have home advantage, we can see them holding Liverpool to a draw here. This would mean the Reds drop points in the league for the first time this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Liverpool are, perhaps surprisingly, odds-on favourites to beat Palace on their travels. A draw and an Eagles win are separated by just 0.3%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Palace a bogey team
Despite Liverpool's recent dominance in England in winning the Premier League and leading the table this time around, Palace represent somewhat of a bogey team for them. The Reds have won just once in four meetings in all competitions.
Community Shield 10/08/25
Crystal Palace
Liverpool
England Premier League 25/05/25
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 05/10/24
Crystal Palace
Liverpool
England Premier League 14/04/24
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 09/12/23
Crystal Palace
Liverpool
Crystal Palace preview: Sarr availability a big boost
Palace are expected to welcome Ismaila Sarr back from injury, while Yeremy Pino's injury doubts have also been quietened. Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, Walter Benitez, Odsonne Edouard and Caleb Kporha remain on the treatment table though.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Guehi, Richards, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino & Mateta
Last five results:
- West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Millwall
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland
- Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace
- Fredrikstad 0-0 Crystal Palace
Liverpool preview: Ekitike suspended
Hugo Ekitike created headlines this week by taking his shirt off after scoring Liverpool's winner against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, earning him a second yellow card and subsequently a red. As a result, he is suspended for the trip to Palace, but the Reds have reported no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo & Isak
Last five results:
- Liverpool 2-1 Southampton
- Liverpool 2-1 Everton
- Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid
- Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal
Player to watch: Alexander Isak
With Ekitike suspended, Alexander Isak should lead the line for Liverpool. The British record signing got off the mark against Southampton last time out, and will now want to make an impact in the Premier League.