The Matchday 38 Premier League clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace will take place on May 25 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Having secured the Premier League 2024/25 title, Liverpool has relaxed and started playing without much effort, leading to a three-match winless streak. The club lost away to Chelsea (1-3) and Brighton (2-3), and drew at home with Arsenal (2-2). Interestingly, Liverpool has not gone three consecutive league matches without a win since August 2023. This season, the team has accumulated 83 points, leading their nearest rivals by 12 points.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Liverpool's last 7 Premier League games.
- At least three goals were scored in 6 of Liverpool's last 7 Premier League matches.
- Arne Slot's side scored two or more goals in 15 of their last 16 home league games.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-3-3)
Alisson Becker – Kostas Tsimikas, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Jarell Quansah – Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai – Mohamed Salah, Federico Chiesa, Cody Gakpo.
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is sidelined due to injury.
Crystal Palace
The London club is ending the season on a high note. In addition to winning the FA Cup, the team is unbeaten in their last five league matches. After three draws, Oliver Glasner's men defeated Tottenham (1-0) and Wolverhampton (4-2). Notably, Crystal Palace will not finish lower than 12th place, but they have the chance to end in ninth, provided they win at Anfield and Brentford and Fulham slip up.
- The club has not lost in 10 of their last 12 Premier League games (6 wins and 4 draws).
- Crystal Palace won the second half in 7 of their last 9 away league matches.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 9 of their last 12 away Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (5-3-2)
Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Ben Chilwell, Daniel Munoz, Joel Ward – Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma, Romain Esse – Ismaila Sarr, Eddie Nketiah.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 18 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 80;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 22%.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Match Prediction
Despite playing at half-strength in their last three games, I do not expect the hosts to lose this match. After all, it's the final game of the current season, and they're playing at home. Moreover, Liverpool is keen on maintaining their record at Anfield, where they are unbeaten in 16 consecutive Premier League matches (13 wins and 3 draws). In these games, Arne Slot's side scored fewer than two goals only in the derby against Everton.
Crystal Palace is likely to score as well. The London side is in excellent form and will not want their run to end. The team has been scoring more, and in their last nine away Premier League games, they failed to score only against Newcastle. Since November last year, Crystal Palace has suffered just two league defeats on the road. Therefore, a goal exchange is expected in this encounter.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
