Prediction: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

Prediction: Liverpool win

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: bet365

We’ve seen a series of entertaining games throughout the course of the Premier League’s second set of fixtures already this weekend, and we aren’t quite done yet. With a handful of games to enjoy today, there’s also an entertaining encounter currently scheduled for Monday Night Football – Crystal Palace vs Liverpool. These two clubs are no strangers to one another, but with two very different objectives, it’ll be interesting to see what happens when they square off for the world to see tomorrow night.

Crystal Palace

Under the guidance of Roy Hodgson, Crystal Palace feel like an entirely different club. They’re no longer relegation contenders and with Wilfried Zaha being tied down to a long term contract, it feels like they could push on towards bigger and better things with the former England manager in charge. They’re strong going forward but they’re starting to learn some patience, and against a team as free-flowing as Liverpool, that could be their key to success.

Team News

Zaha has the chance to become Palace’s all-time top Premier League goalscorer in this game, and there’s nobody more deserving. Max Meyer will be pushing for his first start in an Eagles shirt, and aside from that, Hodgson has no extra injury worries to deal with.

Liverpool

There’s no way around it for the haters anymore: Liverpool are on a collision course with the Premier League title, and as long as they keep up their current trajectory, then there’s no reason to believe that they can’t achieve that goal in the next five years or so. Jurgen Klopp has to keep them grounded, though, as the pressure getting to them is what led to their downfall during their last major title surge. One thing is for sure, these are the kinds of games they desperately need to be winning.

Team News

Fabinho and Matip are expected to walk back into the squad for this game, but the main source of joy for fans will likely come from their dynamic trio as Mane, Salah and Firmino aim to keep Liverpool towards the top of the table in these early stages of the season.

Factors to Consider

• The game will be played at Selhurst Park.
• Crystal Palace won their opening fixture 2-0 against Fulham.
• Liverpool won their opening fixture 4-0 against West Ham.
• In their last meeting, Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 2-1.
• Liverpool lead 27-14 in the overall head to head rankings.

Conclusion

Crystal Palace are going to come out like a house on fire, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re going to come forward and push Liverpool back, likely to test whether or not their defence can hold firm. We can see the Eagles taking an early lead and building some confidence, which, in equal measure, will lead to complacency. We believe that Liverpool will score two quickfire goals early in the second half, ensuring that they walk away from a tough fixture with yet another three points in the bag.

Prediction: Liverpool win

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: bet365