Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend, as they look to keep alive their hopes of a finish in the Champions League spots. However, Crystal Palace will have home advantage, as they look for a much-needed return to winning ways.
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It has been a successful recent period for Liverpool, as they have managed to re-enter the Champions League conversation. The Reds will still be aware that they face an almighty challenge to finish in a top-four spot this term, as they sit seven points behind Tottenham Hotspur, but two straight wins has raised hope that a late charge could be achieved.
The Reds were fine winners in their previous game in the Premier League, as they claimed a 2-0 win on the road against Newcastle. That was only the second defeat that the Magpies have suffered this term, and it was the first loss that they have suffered at St James’ Park. Liverpool’s goals in the win were netted by Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo, with the latter scoring his second in two Premier League games.
I’m beginning to say this every week, but Crystal Palace look to be in deep trouble. The Eagles come into this round of fixtures sitting 12th in the overall standings, but they are just six points above the relegation places. Palace has gone six without a win in the Premier League, and they have picked up four draws from their last five matches.
Palace were narrowly denied maximum points in their most recent fixture, as Brentford scored a 96th minute equaliser to rescue a point. The Eagles appeared to be heading to a rare win after going ahead with 20 minutes remaining through Eberechi Eze.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Head to Head
Liverpool has an excellent record against Palace, as they are unbeaten in eleven previous meetings, winning on ten occasions over that period. The only point that Palace has picked up against the Reds over that period came in the form of a 1-1 draw earlier this season.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool’s recent upturn in form offers hope for the remainder of the season, while Palace’s dismal run of results could threaten to drop them into a relegation scrap. We struggle to see anything other than a victory for the Reds this weekend at Selhurst Park.
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