Will the Reds’ free fall continue?
Nerves are currently frayed at Liverpool FC. While the club’s management and fans were hoping that the crisis would be over after the 5-1 away win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League during the week, they had to cope with another blow just three days later. In Brentford, the Reds lost 3-2 after another weak performance, suffering their fourth Premier League defeat in a row. The defending champions have slipped to seventh place in the standings. They are now seven points behind leaders Arsenal.
Before the next difficult league match against the in-form Aston Villa is on the agenda this weekend, the team will be looking to take a step out of the mire in the EFL Cup, which is actually less important. Logically, however, betting on the starting eleven in the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace match also carries a lot of risk at the moment!
The opponents from the London borough of Selhurst have also been unable to maintain their consistently strong performances from the start of the season. Coach Oliver Glasner’s team lost three of their last four competitive games, including a home defeat in the Europa Conference League against Cypriot underdogs AEK Larnaca (0-1). With just one point from their last three games in the English top flight, Crystal Palace have dropped to tenth place in the table.
In terms of goals conceded, however, the Eagles remain among the elite top six on the island. Nine goals conceded in nine PL matches is a respectable record. They have conceded just four goals in five PL away games. The basic approach of defending compactly and focusing on keeping clean sheets will not change in the English League Cup at Anfield Road.
That’s exactly why my Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace prediction is for under goals. I believe there will be a maximum of three goals in regular time and I’m getting a solid 1.57 for a bet on under 3.5 at Betano.
Finally, it should be noted that both coaches will probably rotate their squads a lot. The focus is clearly on the Premier League and international competitions. The Carabao Cup, on the other hand, is often seen as an unpopular additional competition, especially for those clubs that are already struggling with the double burden and have won more significant titles (PL, FA Cup) in the past. Because changes to the starting line-ups are likely to result in a lack of automatisms, this supports my assumption that, ahead of the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace match, the odds should primarily be considered for a rather tough game without much spectacle.
Liverpool – Crystal Palace Head-to-head comparison / H2H record
Crystal Palace has recently emerged as a formidable opponent for LFC. The teams have already faced each other twice this season alone. Both times, the capital club came out on top. In the Community Shield, the Eagles prevailed after a penalty shootout. In the PL duel four weeks ago, Glasner’s team won 2-1 at home.
For the first time ever, Crystal Palace could now remain undefeated in four consecutive competitive games against the Reds. This is also supported by the fact that Crystal Palace did not lose their last two away games at Anfield Road. In four of the last five encounters, a maximum of three goals were scored; twice, only one goal was scored. Because Glasner and his team seem to have figured out LFC, I would also recommend the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace betting odds on the Asian handicap Eagles (+0.75 AHC).
Liverpool – Crystal Palace Tip
Sportingly speaking, the EFL Cup may not be a high priority for Liverpool this season. However, the home game in the round of 16 of the second most important cup competition on the island provides a welcome opportunity for the short-term future and the team’s own confidence. After four PL defeats in a row and five losses in the last six games overall, the negative trend must be stopped.
However, the Eagles have already celebrated two victories against the Reds this season, one of them a 2-1 win in the Premier League at the end of September. Now, though, the Reds enjoy home advantage, which could make all the difference in the midst of a crisis. In my opinion, there is still no value to be found in the odds on LFC, which are set too low. The Londoners’ next surprise coup cannot be ruled out.
I am therefore abstaining from predicting which team will reach the quarterfinals. Instead, I am pushing for an under 3.5 bet for the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace knockout match. Both teams will field changed lineups and give many substitute players the chance to prove themselves at competitive level. This will disrupt the flow of the game. In addition, neither team is brimming with confidence, so we are likely to see a low-scoring evening at Anfield. You can get 1.57 for a maximum of three goals after 90 minutes. I’m betting six fictitious units.
