Crystal Palace Set to Battle Liverpool: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Liverpool are looking to extend their winning streak to eight consecutive victories across all competitions as they travel to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League this Saturday.
The Merseyside club has claimed seven wins in a row following their penalty shootout defeat to the Eagles in the Community Shield, once more relying on dramatic late moments to defeat Southampton in their most recent success. Hugo Ekitiké delivered the decisive goal in the 85th minute against the Saints in the Carabao Cup third round, before receiving his marching orders for a second booking after celebrating by removing his jersey.
Six of Liverpool's triumphs this campaign have been secured through strikes in the 83rd minute or beyond, with only last weekend's Merseyside derby victory against Everton not requiring a dramatic finale. Nevertheless, Arne Slot will remain unconcerned as long as the results continue to flow, with his team already establishing a five-point advantage over their nearest challengers in the Premier League standings.
Defeating Palace will present a significant test considering the impressive recent performances of Oliver Glasner's squad. The London outfit remains undefeated in their previous 17 encounters and could equal a club milestone if they prevent defeat against the Reds. However, Palace's concerning home statistics against Liverpool present a challenge, having suffered 10 losses in their past 11 meetings in this fixture at Selhurst Park.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the encounter.
What Time Does Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool Kick Off?
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Crystal Palace | Liverpool |
|---|---|
West Ham 1–2 Crystal Palace - 20/09/25 | Liverpool 2–1 Southampton - 23/09/25 |
Crystal Palace 1–1 (4–2p) Millwall - 16/09/25 | Liverpool 2–1 Everton - 20/09/25 |
Crystal Palace 0–0 Sunderland - 13/09/25 | Liverpool 3–2 Atlético Madrid - 17/09/25 |
Aston Villa 0–3 Crystal Palace - 31/08/25 | Burnley 0–1 Liverpool - 14/09/25 |
Fredrikstad 0–0 Crystal Palace - 28/08/25 | Liverpool 1–0 Arsenal - 31/08/25 |
How to Watch Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Peacock, Amazon Prime Video |
United Kingdom | Not televised — Audio coverage available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Merseyside, talkSPORT |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo Sports Network 7 Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, TNT Go, Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports |
Crystal Palace Team News
Palace will be thrilled to welcome back Ismaïla Sarr for this weekend's clash given his consistent success against Liverpool throughout the years. He has only netted more goals against Aston Villa than the four he's managed in matches against the Reds, and Glasner has confirmed his readiness for Saturday's fixture.
The Eagles understand they will be missing Caleb Kporha, Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad, while Romain Esse will feature with the club's Under-21 side at Manchester United instead of taking on Liverpool.
Yéremy Pino will also make his return after picking up an injury at West Ham United last weekend, with Glasner confirming he's overcome a bone bruise in his knee.
Marc Guéhi will encounter the team he nearly signed for on Deadline Day during the summer transfer window. He actually underwent a medical examination with the Reds before Palace withdrew from the agreement at the final moment.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Kamada; Mateta.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool's midweek victory came with consequences for Slot's roster. Ekitiké will miss the Palace encounter after his unnecessary dismissal and Giovanni Leoni faces approximately twelve months on the treatment table after suffering an ACL injury on his debut appearance.
Alexander Isak will step in to replace Ekitiké and Slot has indicated the Swedish striker will be available for roughly 60 to 70 minutes at Selhurst Park. He scored his first Liverpool goal against Southampton.
Slot is expected to restore Florian Wirtz to the starting eleven after he was omitted for the Merseyside derby, with Dominik Szoboszlai potentially losing his spot in the starting lineup despite his excellent recent performances.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Crystal Palace
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool Score Prediction
Liverpool have been fortunate during the early stages of the campaign and their good fortune may finally run out at Selhurst Park. They haven't been completely convincing in their wins, needing injury-time goals in their only away fixtures thus far against Newcastle United and Burnley.
Palace are well-known for their solid defensive structure and tactical discipline under Glasner—they have allowed only three goals in eight games this season—and demonstrated their capability to match Liverpool in the Community Shield back in August.
They might create problems for a Liverpool defense that has managed only two clean sheets this campaign, with late heroics potentially insufficient to rescue Slot's team at Selhurst Park.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1–1 Liverpool