- Liverpool targeting top-five finish, host Crystal Palace at Anfield.
- Reds unbeaten in 8 of last 10 home matches but struggle for clean sheets.
- Palace aiming for top-half finish but struggle in away games.
Liverpool is set to host Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League fixture as they aim for a top-five finish. The Reds come into the game on the back of a solid win against Everton and are unbeaten at home in eight of their last 10 matches. However, both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, making a high-scoring game likely. Crystal Palace, although historically a challenging opponent, has been faltering in recent matches and particularly on the road, where they have struggled immensely. Expect Liverpool to aim for a halftime lead and potential goal fest.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Liverpool continue their push for a top-five finish and host Crystal Palace in an English Premier League fixture on Saturday.
The Eagles have been a bogey team for the Reds in recent times, but are struggling to find their best form at the moment. Meanwhile, the hosts have put together some solid results at Anfield and should claim the upper hand in this one.
Liverpool News
Liverpool have some breathing room in the race for the Champions League places after claiming a 2-1 victory at Everton in the Merseyside Derby. That was the second straight Premier League win for Arne Slot's team, who are fifth in the table, five points clear of the chasing pack.
The Reds are back at Anfield, where they are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions. They have also led at the break in eight of their last 10 home matches across all competitions.
Liverpool appear to be finding their scoring touch once again and have been on target in nine of their last 10 home matches. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions, while four of the last eight fixtures in this run have produced over 2.5 goals.
Crystal Palace News
Sitting four points behind 10th-placed Everton, Crystal Palace will be looking to push for a top-half finish in the final weeks of the season. They are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions and battled to a 0-0 home draw with West Ham in their previous fixture.
The Eagles have European distractions, with a crucial UEFA Conference League semi-final on the horizon. Oliver Glasner's team have been poor travellers lately and will head to Anfield, winless in eight of their last 10 away matches across all competitions.
Nigeria's Chrisanthus Uche will be hoping for a rare start for Crystal Palace, who have scored in seven of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of their last 10 away matches, while three of their last four Premier League fixtures on the road have produced over 2.5 goals.
Head to Head
Liverpool have 11 wins and four draws, while Crystal Palace have been victorious just three times in the last 18 meetings. However, the Eagles have won the two meetings this season, claiming a 2-1 home victory in the reverse fixture in September before easing to a 3-0 EFL Cup triumph at Anfield in October.
Verdict
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
Neither defence has been convincing lately, and with both teams scoring in three of their last four meetings, a similar outcome is expected. With Liverpool leading at the break in eight of their last 10 home matches, another halftime win could be on the cards here.
Crystal Palace may have the upper hand over Liverpool this season, but have been unconvincing in the last few weeks and look out of sorts on their travels. The Reds have been solid at Anfield lately and having earned a win and over 2.5 goals in five of their last nine home matches, a repeat can be considered.
To Win First Half
Verdict
Neither defence has been convincing lately, and with both teams scoring in three of their last four meetings, a similar outcome is expected. With Liverpool leading at the break in eight of their last 10 home matches, another halftime win could be on the cards here.
Crystal Palace may have the upper hand over Liverpool this season, but have been unconvincing in the last few weeks and look out of sorts on their travels. The Reds have been solid at Anfield lately and having earned a win and over 2.5 goals in five of their last nine home matches, a repeat can be considered.
To Win First Half
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