Liverpool's disastrous season could take another wrong turn should they suffer a defeat when they welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
The Reds come into the clash having lost five of their past six games in all competitions, the latest of which was a humiliating 3-2 loss against Brentford on Saturday, whereas Palace lost 1-0 against Premier League-leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace prediction: Anfield's crumbling defence
Key stats
- Liverpool have not kept a single clean sheet in any of their last nine fixtures.
- Arne Slot's hosts have not been kept at bay by opponents in any of their past 26 domestic matches.
- Crystal Palace have only conceded one or fewer goals in 12 of their 14 games this season.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace
Liverpool's inability to keep clean sheets has cost them any chance of victory in recent weeks, and given they are unlikely to prevent the visitors from scoring at Anfield, it would not be surprising if they struggled once again.
Palace have often been able to restrict their opponents' ability to create chances, with few teams finding the back of the net multiple times against them, and they could leave Merseyside with a win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.6) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 63.6%, and despite the Merseysiders' poor form, they would be surprised if Crystal Palace managed to advance.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Crystal Palace ahead in recent meetings
Crystal Palace emerged as 2-1 winners at Selhurst Park on September 27, when the two sides clashed in the Premier League, and they also managed to win a penalty shootout in the Community Shield in August.
Liverpool have not won against the Eagles in their last three attempts, winning once in their past five meetings with the Londoners.
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Liverpool preview: In desperate need of a win
Liverpool conceded from yet another set piece when they faced Brentford on the weekend, and their weakness from dead-ball situations has contributed to the club's recent defeats, with those losses leaving them seven points behind first-placed Arsenal in the Premier League.
With Arne Slot under pressure to turn his side's fortunes around, he could be tempted to name a strong starting XI, featuring the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Ramsey, Endo, Gomez, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Wirtz, Gakpo & Isak
Last five results:
- Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
- Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United
- Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
- Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool
Crystal Palace preview: Stumbling form of late
Crystal Palace head to Anfield having failed to win any of their past four matches, losing on three occasions, whereas they had won their prior four.
Palace may be forced into making some changes from the team that played Arsenal in order to avoid player burnout, so expect Eddie Nketiah to start in place of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Predicted lineup: Benitez (GK), Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi, Clyne, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa, Esse, Devenny & Nketiah
Last five results:
- Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 0-1 AEK Larnaca
- Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth
- Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Dynamo Kyiv 0-2 Crystal Palace
Player to watch: Dominik Szoboszlai
While Liverpool's form has been poor, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has managed to excel in a number of roles, and he will be key for the Reds' hopes of victory.
The Hungarian has scored once and provided two assists in his last two games, while his defensive contributions have also been immense, and he will be needed at both ends of the pitch on Wednesday.