Crystal Palace vs Liverpool prediction: Reds backed to win at Selhurst Park
Liverpool travel to Selhurst Park this weekend to face a Crystal Palace side searching for a way out of a worrying Premier League slump. The Eagles have lost three league matches in a row without scoring, while the visitors arrive with a strong away record and a history of success at this ground. Despite Liverpool’s midweek defeat in Europe, the form guide and current team news make the Reds the side to back in this football prediction.
Our forecast is a 2-0 Liverpool win, with Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo named as potential goalscorers. The leading betting angles are Liverpool to win without both teams scoring, Liverpool to win by at least two goals, and Isak to score at any time. Odds can change, so check the latest prices and team news before placing a bet.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool best bets
- Liverpool to win and both teams to score: No — 3.10 with Parimatch
- Liverpool -1, three-way handicap — 2.50 with Parimatch
- Alexander Isak to score anytime — 1.90 with Parimatch
Crystal Palace form: goal drought deepens the pressure
Crystal Palace head into the fixture in 18th place, with results and performances increasing the pressure on manager Pierre Sage. Their recent league run has been particularly damaging: a 5-0 defeat to Brighton was followed by a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle and another 2-0 defeat away to Tottenham. Palace have now failed to score in three consecutive Premier League games.
The wider numbers underline the problem. The Eagles have scored only nine times in nine league matches and carry a goal difference of -12, the worst in the division. Their attack has averaged just one goal per game this season, while their defensive record has been even more concerning: they have conceded 21 goals in nine matches, including 10 across four home fixtures.
Team availability could make a difficult task harder. Jean-Philippe Mateta is suspended until 28 November after losing his appeal against a red card, while Ismaila Sarr and Takehiro Tomiyasu are unavailable through injury. Mateta’s absence removes a key focal point, and Sarr’s pace would have offered Palace a useful outlet on the counter-attack.
Palace did at least avoid defeat in midweek, drawing 1-1 with Hoffenheim in the Europa League. However, that match adds to an already busy schedule, and the Eagles finished with 10 men. Fatigue could become a factor late in the game, particularly if Liverpool make Palace defend for long periods.
Liverpool form: away strength offers encouragement
Liverpool sit fifth with 15 points, but their results have been markedly better on the road than at home. They have collected 10 points from four away league matches, compared with five points from five games at Anfield. Their defensive work away from home has also been solid, with only three goals conceded in those four fixtures.
The Reds’ record at Selhurst Park is another reason for confidence. They have won seven of their last nine Premier League visits, losing only once during that stretch. Last season’s 2-1 defeat was their first league loss at Palace since November 2014, ending a long run of positive results in south London.
There is, however, a note of caution. Liverpool lost 3-2 away to Fenerbahce in the Champions League during the week, making it their second consecutive defeat in all competitions under Andoni Iraola. That result may affect confidence, but Liverpool remain unbeaten away in the league and should welcome a return to domestic action against a Palace team struggling for goals.
Expected lineups
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Mitchell, Disasi, Canvot, Mingueza; Richards, Wharton, Kamada; McNeil, Pino; Nketiah.
Liverpool: Alisson; Araujo, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Nyoni; Wirtz, Gakpo, Barcola; Isak.
These are projected lineups rather than confirmed teams. Late fitness checks and tactical decisions could alter the starting elevens before kick-off.
Prediction: Liverpool to win with Palace shut out
Palace’s scoring drought is the clearest factor behind our main prediction. Without Mateta and Sarr, the home side may find it difficult to create enough threat against a Liverpool defence that has been effective on its travels. Alisson has already recorded four clean sheets this season, and the Reds have conceded fewer than one goal per away league match on average.
That makes Liverpool to win and both teams to score: No an appealing option at 3.10. The selection depends on two outcomes: Liverpool must take all three points, and Palace must fail to score. Given the Eagles’ recent run and the visitors’ away defensive numbers, the combination has a credible case, although football betting always carries risk.
A two-goal Liverpool victory is also worth considering. Palace have lost three straight league matches and have conceded heavily at home, while Liverpool possess enough attacking quality to exploit defensive gaps. The Reds have scored 11 league goals so far, but their forward options give them the potential to produce a more convincing performance against a vulnerable back line.
Alexander Isak anytime goalscorer pick
Alexander Isak is the standout individual goalscorer option. He has scored six goals in eight league appearances, accounting for more than half of Liverpool’s Premier League total. He also leads the squad for expected goals, with 4.3, and has been a regular starter whenever available.
The Swedish striker was quiet in the defeat to Fenerbahce, but one subdued European performance does little to diminish his value against a defence that has conceded 21 league goals. Isak combines pace, strength and sharp finishing, qualities that could trouble Palace if Liverpool move the ball quickly into the penalty area. At 1.90, he is a reasonable anytime goalscorer selection, though the price should be checked closer to kick-off.
Final Crystal Palace vs Liverpool score prediction
Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool
Predicted goalscorers: Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo.
Palace’s home support will hope for a response, but the Eagles need to address both their lack of goals and their defensive vulnerability. Liverpool’s away form, stronger attacking options and favourable recent record at Selhurst Park point toward a Reds victory. For bettors comparing football predictions, the most compelling angles are Liverpool to win to nil, the -1 handicap and Isak to score anytime. Bet responsibly and only stake what you can afford to lose.
