The Saturday schedule for the 7th round of the English Championship kicks off with a match in London, where Crystal Palace will face Liverpool at Selhurst Park. Here’s a prediction for the match from the Sportsmacro expert team.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has been surprisingly inconsistent this season, raising serious concerns. At the end of the last Premier League campaign, the Eagles were in great form, earning 19 out of a possible 21 points in their final seven matches. Expectations were high that they would carry this momentum into the new season, but the reality has been quite different.
So far, they have played six matches in the championship without a single win. Their struggles began with losses to Brentford (1-2) and West Ham (0-2). This was followed by three draws, and in their most recent match, they fell to Everton (1-2), leaving them in 18th place in the table.
Liverpool
Liverpool, in contrast, began the season with plenty of optimism following the departure of Jurgen Klopp and the appointment of Arne Slot. There were concerns about how quickly the Dutchman would adapt to the Premier League, but he has delivered impressive results.
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The Reds have recorded just one defeat in their first six matches—against Nottingham at Anfield (0-1). In the other five fixtures, they secured victories and currently lead the Premier League table confidently. Additionally, they made a strong start in the Champions League, defeating Milan at San Siro (3-1) and following up with a home win against Bologna (2-1).
Key Facts about the match
- Liverpool have won 8 of their last 9 matches, showcasing their strong form.
- The Reds have scored at least two goals in 8 of those 9 games.
- Meanwhile, both teams have failed to find the net in six of their last nine encounters in this competition.
Probable Lineups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson – Ward, Gehi, Lacroix – Mitchell, Eze, Nketiah, Kamada, Wharton, Munoz – Mateta.
- Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, McAllister, Salah, Soboslai, Dias, Diogo Jota.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, the teams traded away victories in the English Championship, with Crystal Palace winning 2-1 in London and Liverpool claiming a 1-0 win at Anfield. Notably, in their last 10 home matches against Liverpool, Crystal Palace has never secured a victory, suffering defeats in nine of those encounters.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool’s victory is quoted at around 1.55, making them the clear favorites in this match, especially given the Eagles’ struggles in the opening rounds. We believe that betting on “Liverpool win with a handicap (-1.0)” at odds of 1.85 is a solid option.
