Liverpool Out to End Palace’s Unbeaten Run

Selhurst Park sets the stage for a fierce clash as Crystal Palace host Liverpool. Palace have been tough to beat in recent weeks, but the Reds arrive with unstoppable momentum and a sharp eye for another three points.

Last Time They Met

These two sides know each other well — and their most recent meeting didn’t disappoint. A thrilling 2-2 draw saw goals flying early and late. Hugo Ekitiké struck first for Liverpool, only for Jean-Philippe Mateta to reply from the penalty spot. Jeremie Frimpong restored the Reds’ lead before half-time, but Ismaïla Sarr’s late equalizer secured Palace a share of the spoils.

That back-and-forth drama showed just how dangerous both attacks can be, and it left fans hungry for more fireworks in the rematch.

Palace: Hard to Beat, But Missing a Cutting Edge

Crystal Palace come into this game with a proud run — 17 matches unbeaten in all competitions. They’ve shown defensive discipline, conceding barely half a goal per game across their last six fixtures. Selhurst Park has been a fortress of sorts, with Palace avoiding defeat in 93% of their last 15 home matches.

The issue? Goals. Palace have struggled to convert home draws into wins, scoring just twice in their last three at home. Jean-Philippe Mateta remains their key man in attack, supported by the creativity of Daichi Kamada and Yéremy Pino, but the Eagles will need more if they want to topple Liverpool.

Liverpool: Relentless and Ruthless

Liverpool arrive flying. Six straight wins, averaging more than two goals per game, show how lethal Jürgen Klopp’s men are right now. They dominate possession, averaging over 60%, and fire off more than 15 shots per match.

Away from Anfield, the Reds have been strong too, winning two of their last three on the road and finding the net consistently. Their only weakness has been a slightly leaky defense — conceding over a goal per game away — but with Virgil van Dijk marshalling the back line, they’ll back themselves to handle Palace’s attacks.

Up front, Mohamed Salah continues to shine, while new faces like Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz have added even more firepower to Liverpool’s attack.

Probable Lineups

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Mateta.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké.

Prediction

Palace’s resilience will test Liverpool, but the Reds’ pace, creativity, and relentless finishing power give them the upper hand. Expect Palace to make life difficult, but Liverpool’s class should shine through. Prediction: a narrow 2-1 win for Liverpool.