Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Preview - Premier League: A Challenge at Anfield
Liverpool face a major challenge against a tough opponent in Crystal Palace amidst a squad crisis and a recent unimpressive head-to-head record.
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace will take place at 9:00 PM on April 25, 2026, at Anfield Stadium. This is a crucial point in the season as Liverpool strive to maintain their position in the top group, while Crystal Palace maintain stability in the middle of the table.
A complete overview of the clash at Anfield.
Currently, Liverpool are 5th in the Premier League table with 55 points after 33 matches. The Merseyside team boasts an impressive home record with 9 wins, but their recent form has shown signs of instability. In their last 5 matches, Liverpool's side have only managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
On the other side of the pitch, Crystal Palace are ranked 13th with 43 points. Despite being lower in the standings than their opponents, this team has shown particular danger when playing away from home, with 7 away wins this season. Palace's form in their last 5 matches is 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
Head-to-head history: Crystal Palace is a "nemesis"
Statistics from the last five encounters heavily favor the visitors, making Crystal Palace a real nightmare for Liverpool. In this series of matches, Liverpool only managed one win, while losing two and drawing two. Notably, in their most recent meeting in October 2025, Palace defeated Liverpool at Anfield with a resounding 3-0 victory.
Detailed statistics for the last 5 head-to-head matches:
- October 30, 2025: Liverpool 0 - 3 Crystal Palace
- September 27, 2025: Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Liverpool
- August 10, 2025: Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Liverpool
- May 25, 2025: Liverpool 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
- October 5, 2024: Crystal Palace 0 - 1 Liverpool
Force situation and personnel losses
Both teams entered this match with lengthy injury lists, severely impacting squad depth. This was especially true for the home side, Liverpool, who were missing a number of key players across all three lines.
Liverpool's list of absentees:
- S. Bajcetic: absent due to hamstring injury.
- C. Bradley: Absent due to knee injury.
- H. Ekitike: absent due to Achilles tendon injury.
- W. Endo: Absent due to foot injury.
- G. Leoni: absent due to knee injury.
- G. Mamardashvili: absent due to injury.
- Alisson and J. Gomez: their availability is uncertain due to muscle injuries.
Crystal Palace's list of absentees:
- C. Doucoure: Absent due to knee injury.
- E. Guessand: Absent due to injury.
- E. Nketiah: Absent due to thigh injury.
- N. Clyne and A. Wharton: availability is uncertain due to health issues.
Analysis and prediction of results
Based on in-depth analysis and head-to-head data, Crystal Palace is considered to have a very high chance of earning points at Anfield. Predicted odds show the away team's chances of winning are as high as 45%, equal to the odds of a draw (45%), while the home team Liverpool's chances of winning are only rated at 10%.
With both teams short on personnel and a tendency to play cautiously in recent encounters, the match is predicted to be low-scoring. Both teams have a high probability of scoring under 2.5 goals. Overall, the most likely scenario is that the away team will leave with at least one point.
Team lineup updated at 20:30 on April 25, 2026
Official lineup
Liverpool
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachArne Slot
Starting lineup:
- 28. Freddie Woodman (G)
- 8. Dominik Szoboszlai (D)
- 5. Ibrahima Konaté (D)
- 4. Virgil van Dijk (D)
- 26. Andy Robertson (D)
- 10. Alexis Mac Allister (M)
- 17. Curtis Jones (M)
- 11. Mohamed Salah (M)
- 7. Florian Wirtz (M)
- 18. Cody Gakpo (M)
- 9. Alexander Isak (F)
Substitutes:
- 41. Ármin Pécsi
- 6. Miloš Kerkez
- 2. Joe Gomez
- 30. Jeremie Frimpong
- 42. Trey Nyoni
- 38. Ryan Gravenberch
- 73. Rio Ngumoha
- 14. Federico Chiesa
- 79. Will Wright
Crystal Palace
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachOliver Glasner
Starting lineup:
- 1. Dean Henderson (G)
- 26. Chris Richards (D)
- 5. Maxence Lacroix (D)
- 23. Jaydee Canvot (D)
- 2. Daniel Muñoz (M)
- 18. Daichi Kamada (M)
- 20. Adam Wharton (M)
- 3. Tyrick Mitchell (M)
- 11. Brennan Johnson (F)
- 7. Ismaïla Sarr (F)
- 14. Jean-Philippe Mateta (F)
Substitutes:
- 44. Walter Benitez
- 34. Chadi Riad
- 17. Nathaniel Clyne
- 8. Jefferson Lerma
- 24. Borna Sosa
- 55. Justin Davenny
- 19. Will Hughes
- 22. Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 10. Yéremy Pino
