Liverpool boosted their hopes of a top-five finish with a dramatic win over Everton but there is still work to do for Arne Slot 's men.
Virgil van Dijk 's stoppage-time winner at Hill Dickinson Stadium helped the Reds put a five-point buffer between themselves and sixth spot, which is now held by Brighton . With only five games remaining, that should be enough for the deposed champions but their fixture list is far from comfortable. After this weekend's visit of FA Cup holders Crystal Palace , Liverpool must face Manchester United , Chelsea , Aston Villa and Brentford , all clubs currently in the top nine.
Palace are unbeaten in four meetings with Liverpool , winning the last two, but we're going for a Reds win this time @2/5 and, thanks to BOYLE Sports ' Early Payout, you will get paid if your selection goes two goals ahead at any point. With that in mind, 10/3 for Slot 's side to claim the points by exactly two goals is our first Liverpool vs Crystal Palace prediction.
Betting Odds
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Betting Odds – Premier League 2025/26
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Liverpool | 2/5 | 71.4% |
Crystal Palace | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Draw | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Liverpool are strong favourites to win this match at 2/5. Crystal Palace are currently priced at 5/1, while the draw is priced at 7/2.
How to Watch
How to Watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash will be broadcast live and is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 BST . Check your local listings for full broadcast details.
Head to Head
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
Liverpool have won just twice in nine meetings with the south Londoners . Palace are unbeaten in the last four encounters, winning two on the bounce, making them something of a genuine bogey side for the Reds in recent seasons.
Slot 's side will be determined to put that record right on Saturday and five points separating them from sixth place gives them every incentive to take all three points at Anfield .
Form Guides
Liverpool form guide
The Reds went into the 248th Merseyside derby, and first at Hill Dickinson Stadium , having lost four of their previous five games in all competitions. It looked set to be another day of frustration at the home of their arch-rivals after Beto cancelled out Mohamed Salah 's first-half opener, but Van Dijk 's goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time provided a dramatic and potentially vital win.
Liverpool 's only remaining target this season is to get back into the Champions League and we expect them to strengthen their grip on fifth place with victory over Palace , even though the Eagles have proved a bogey side in recent years.
The departing Salah is 6/5 to add to his goal tally while Florian Wirtz is 2/1 to end his 13-match goal drought in Liverpool colours. We're backing Slot 's side to claim the points this weekend by exactly two goals @7/2.
Crystal Palace form guide
Palace looked in real trouble a few months ago, on a 12-game winless run and rocked by the sale of captain Marc Guehi and news that head coach Oliver Glasner would be leaving in the summer, but the Eagles have regrouped well.
February's win at arch-rivals Brighton proved a turning point and they have now lost just three times in 15 games, during which they have beaten the likes of Newcastle , Spurs and Fiorentina and progressed to the last four of the Conference League . The Eagles travel to Krakow to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their semi-final on Thursday and Glasner may decide to keep some of his powder dry for that match.
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr are 2/1 and 3/1 respectively to net on Saturday afternoon. Between them, the two forwards have scored nine of Palace 's last 11 goals, making them the danger men to watch. Palace are 5/1 outsiders to claim victory at Anfield , but a better selection might be for them to win either half @5/2.
Betting Tips
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Liverpool to win by exactly two goals @ 10/3
Crystal Palace to win either half @ 11/5
Jean-Philippe Mateta to score @ 2/1
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