Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Preview

• Liverpool to win
• Salah to score

Palace’s Relegation Woes and Struggles at Home

The alarm bells are ringing at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace’s dismal start to the Premier League season continues. Last Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Everton left the Eagles stranded in the relegation zone, winless across their opening six games (D3, L3).

The pressure is mounting on manager Oliver Glasner, as only four times in Palace’s history have they failed to secure a win in their first seven top-flight matches—three of those campaigns ended in relegation.

One bright spot for Palace against Everton was that they finally experienced what it’s like to take the lead and score before half-time, both firsts for them this season.

However, the challenge ahead is daunting as they face table-topping Liverpool. Historically, Palace have struggled against the Reds, winning just one of their last 14 encounters (D2, L11).

That lone victory, however, did come in their last meeting, giving them a chance to achieve back-to-back wins over Liverpool for the first time since 2015.

Liverpool’s Formidable Form and Strong Away Record

Liverpool are currently flying high under new manager Arne Slot, leading the Premier League and cruising through their EFL Cup third-round tie against West Ham United (5-1). They’ve also claimed victories in both of their UEFA Champions League outings this term.

Slot’s stellar start has made him the first-ever Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine games in charge (L1), indicating that the Reds are well on track to challenge for major honors this season.

The Reds have a stellar record when visiting Selhurst Park, winning eight of their last nine top-flight trips to the stadium (D1).

Liverpool are looking to maintain their perfect away record this Premier League season, aiming for four consecutive road victories at the start of a league campaign for only the third time in their history.

Key Players to Watch

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Mateta has been in prolific form at Selhurst Park, netting 15 goals and providing two assists in his last 11 home matches across all competitions at club level.

With Palace desperate for goals and results, the French striker’s home form could be pivotal in turning their season around.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Salah has a knack for scoring at Selhurst Park, netting four goals in his last five visits. Notably, all those goals have come after the 75th minute, making him a key player to watch late in the match.

Given his strong start to the season, the Egyptian forward will be eager to add to his tally and help Liverpool extend their unbeaten run.

Palace’s Desperation vs Liverpool’s Dominance

• Crystal Palace’s start: Winless in their first six league matches (D3, L3), sitting in the relegation zone.
• H2H history:Palace have won only one of their last 14 encounters against Liverpool (D2, L11), but that victory came in their most recent meeting.
• Liverpool’s away form: Three consecutive away wins in the Premier League, seeking to start the season with four straight road victories for only the third time in club history.

Conclusion

Crystal Palace are in desperate need of a win to lift themselves out of the relegation zone, but Liverpool’s dominant form and excellent record at Selhurst Park suggest that the task will be a difficult one.

With both teams needing a result for different reasons—Palace to escape their slump and Liverpool to maintain their title challenge—this match has the potential to be highly competitive.

However, given the form of both teams, Liverpool are heavy favorites to come away with all three points.

Prediction: Liverpool to continue their winning run, with Palace’s struggles likely to persist despite their home advantage.

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