The English League Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace will take place on October 29 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side has only played one match in the English League Cup, managing to defeat Southampton 2-1 at home with their second-string team. Following that, the club played four league matches, all of which ended in defeat. This is the first time since the 1993/94 season that Liverpool has suffered four losses after nine Premier League rounds. Notably, last season the team reached the final of this tournament but lost to Newcastle 1-2.
- The club has not lost in 11 of their last 13 English League Cup matches (9 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 11 of Liverpool's last 14 games in this tournament.
- Liverpool is on a five-match winning streak at home in this cup.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-3-3)
Giorgi Mamardashvili – Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leone, Joseph Gomez, Andrew Robertson – Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones, Trey Nyoni – Alexander Isak, Rio Ngumoha, Federico Chiesa.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker and defender Jeremie Frimpong are out due to injuries.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners have also played just one match in this tournament so far. They hosted Championship side Millwall and won only in a penalty shootout (1-1, penalties 4-2). The team won their first trophy this year in the FA Cup, but their English League Cup results have been modest – reaching the semifinals twice this century. Last season, they were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Arsenal, losing 2-3.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 games in this tournament (5 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in Crystal Palace's last 4 English League Cup matches.
- At least 3 goals were scored in 6 of the Londoners' last 7 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (4-1-4-1)
Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi – Tyrick Mitchell, Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada – Yeremy Pino, Ismaila Sarr – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 6 (Premier League and English League Cup, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 14;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 33%.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Match Prediction
In recent years, Liverpool has struggled against this opponent. In the last 8 meetings, Crystal Palace has only lost twice to Liverpool, winning 2 and drawing 4. Notably, this season the clubs have already faced each other twice. Crystal Palace snatched the English Super Cup from Arne Slot's side (1-1, penalties 3-2) and then defeated them in the Premier League at home 2-1.
I believe the hosts will face challenges in this match as well. Liverpool is currently in crisis, having lost 5 of their last 6 official matches. The club has been conceding a lot, and their main goalkeeper Alisson Becker is still recovering from injury. The Londoners will likely capitalize on Liverpool's current state, as they have only lost by a margin of two goals or more once in their last 15 English League Cup matches.
My prediction – Crystal Palace with a handicap (+1)
