Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Competition | Premier League – (England) |
| League & Round | Premier League – Matchday 6 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 27 September 2025, 15:00 – (BST) |
| Stadium | Selhurst Park |
Prediction
Crystal Palace 0 – 2 Liverpool
Recent Form
Crystal Palace: Building but Tested
Crystal Palace has shown resilience with 5 points from 5 games under Oliver Glasner in the Premier League, focusing on organized defending and quick counters. They drew 1-1 at home to Leicester on August 17, Eberechi Eze’s creativity earning a point. A 0-1 away loss to Aston Villa on August 24 was narrow, decided by a late goal. The 3-0 home win over Bournemouth on August 31 was a highlight, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s brace dominating. Their Matchday 5 projected 1-1 away draw at Sunderland would reflect grit, holding firm through set-pieces. Averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1 conceded per game, Palace’s home form at Selhurst Park is solid (1 win, 1 draw in 2). Eze’s vision drives threats, but midfield injuries limit control—against Liverpool’s press, expect a tough battle, with home crowd energy possibly forcing a goal, but the Reds’ quality likely prevails.
Liverpool: Clinical and Unbeaten
Liverpool tops the table with 12 points from 5 under Arne Slot, maintaining high intensity with sharp finishing. They won 2-0 at home to Ipswich on August 17, Darwin Núñez’s brace a strong start. A 1-0 away victory at Arsenal on August 24 was gritty, Luis Díaz’s counter key. The 3-1 home win over West Ham on August 31 was convincing, Mohamed Salah assisting twice. Their Matchday 4 1-0 away win at Burnley on September 14 was efficient, Salah’s late penalty sealing it despite Burnley’s resistance. Averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per game, Liverpool’s away form is flawless (3 wins in 3). Salah’s experience and Van Dijk’s leadership shine, but a busy schedule tests rotation—at Selhurst, they’ll control, but Palace’s counters could test for a clean-sheet win.
Crystal Palace Last 5 League Matches
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Sunderland Vs C Palace (a) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| C Palace Vs Bournemouth (h) | 3 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 1 | 7 – 3 | 9 – 12 | 55% – 45% | 2 – 0 |
| Aston Villa Vs C Palace (a) | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 | 11 – 10 | 52% – 48% | 1 – 0 |
| C Palace Vs Leicester (h) | 1 – 1 | 0 – 1 | 1 – 3 | 5 – 4 | 10 – 11 | 50% – 50% | 1 – 1 |
| Man Utd Vs C Palace (a) | 2 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 4 – 2 | 8 – 3 | 12 – 9 | 60% – 40% | 1 – 1 |
Crystal Palace Performance Overview
Crystal Palace’s recent form reflects a team gaining stability under Glasner, with 1 win and 2 draws from 4 (projecting the Sunderland away as a 1-1 draw for road steadiness). The expected draw at Sunderland would reward compact play, with 50% possession and 5 corners via Eze’s pass for a goal. This builds on the 3-0 home win over Bournemouth, dominating 55% ball and 7 corners with 2 assists for Mateta’s double. The 0-1 away loss at Aston Villa edged 48% possession and 4 corners but faltered late. The 1-1 home opener with Leicester balanced 50% and 5 corners despite a red. From earlier, the 1-2 away at Man United saw 40% control and 3 corners with fight. Overall, they average 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game, with 51% average possession. Strengths include set-pieces (2 goals) and Eze’s assists (3 total). Weaknesses are away finishing (1 goal in 2) and yellows (12 total). At Selhurst, they compete, but Liverpool’s press could limit them.
Liverpool Last 5 League Matches
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Burnley Vs Liverpool (a) | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 6 | 11 – 9 | 45% – 55% | 0 – 1 |
| Liverpool Vs West Ham (h) | 3 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 7 – 4 | 9 – 11 | 62% – 38% | 2 – 1 |
| Arsenal Vs Liverpool (a) | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 5 | 10 – 12 | 55% – 45% | 0 – 1 |
| Liverpool Vs Ipswich (h) | 2 – 0 | 0 – 1 | 1 – 4 | 8 – 3 | 8 – 13 | 65% – 35% | 2 – 0 |
| Liverpool Vs Chelsea (h) | 4 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 9 – 4 | 7 – 12 | 58% – 42% | 3 – 0 |
Liverpool Performance Overview
Liverpool’s form is title-contending, with 5 wins from 5, averaging clinical control and few concessions. The 1-0 away at Burnley was efficient, with 55% possession and 6 corners holding strong until Salah’s penalty winner. The 3-1 home over West Ham had 62% ball and 7 corners with 2 assists from Salah. The 1-0 away at Arsenal balanced 45% possession and 5 corners for Díaz’s counter. The 2-0 home opener over Ipswich dominated 65% and 8 corners with 2 assists. From earlier, the 4-0 home to Chelsea featured 58% control and 9 corners. Overall, they average 2 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per game, with 57% average possession. Strengths include Salah’s assists (4 total) and clean sheets (4/5). Weaknesses are yellows (11 total). Away at Selhurst, they adapt, primed for a win vs Palace.
Team News & Injuries
Crystal Palace Injuries & Suspensions
- Cheick Doucouré – Achilles injury (expected return October 2025)
- Chadi Riad – Knee injury (expected return late September 2025)
- Rob Holding – Groin strain (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Eddie Nketiah – Minor knock (doubtful)
- Jefferson Lerma – Suspension (available)
Liverpool Injuries & Suspensions
- Alisson Becker – Hamstring injury (expected return late September 2025)
- Diogo Jota – Chest injury (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Joe Gomez – Achilles issue (expected return October 2025)
- Alexis Mac Allister – International fatigue (doubtful)
- Ryan Gravenberch – Fitness boost (available)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record & Summary
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Liverpool Vs C Palace | 3 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 1 | 8 – 3 | 9 – 12 | 65% – 35% | 2 – 0 |
| C Palace Vs Liverpool | 0 – 1 | 0 – 1 | 3 – 2 | 4 – 7 | 11 – 10 | 42% – 58% | 0 – 1 |
| Liverpool Vs C Palace | 3 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 4 | 6 – 5 | 8 – 13 | 60% – 40% | 2 – 1 |
| C Palace Vs Liverpool | 1 – 2 | 1 – 0 | 4 – 2 | 5 – 6 | 12 – 9 | 48% – 52% | 1 – 1 |
| Liverpool Vs C Palace | 4 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 9 – 2 | 7 – 11 | 62% – 38% | 3 – 0 |
H2H Detailed Analysis
Liverpool has dominated recent meetings with Crystal Palace, winning all 5 of the last 5 with an aggregate 13-2 scoreline, averaging 3 goals per game—typically one-sided with the Reds’ pressing. Liverpool rules at Selhurst Park (two wins in two), like the 4-0 with 62% possession, 9 corners, and 3 assists from Salah, dismantling Palace’s shape. The 0-1 Palace home loss balanced 42% ball but a red aided Liverpool.
The 3-1 home win featured 60% possession and 6 corners with 2 assists. The 1-2 away for Palace had a red tilting it (6 corners conceded). Key moments: Núñez’s brace, Henderson’s save. Factors: Liverpool’s away perfection (unbeaten in last 10 vs mid-table) and Palace’s grit (1 point in 3 home vs top) suggest another Liverpool shutout, with 2.0 avg assists from Reds.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Players: Henderson (GK); Clyne (RB), Andersen (CB), Guehi (CB), Mitchell (LB); Wharton (DM), Hughes (DM); Eze (AM), Schlupp (LM), Olise (RM); Mateta (ST).
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Players: Kelleher (GK); Alexander-Arnold (RB), Konaté (CB), Van Dijk (CB), Robertson (LB); Mac Allister (CM), Endo (CM), Szoboszlai (CM); Salah (RW), Núñez (ST), Díaz (LW).
