Liverpool vs Crystal Palace kick-off, date & TV info
Date Wednesday, October 29
Kick-off 7.45pm
Venue Anfield, Liverpool
Competition EFL Cup
TV Sky Sports Premier League
Liverpool’s poor run continued with a 3-1 Premier League defeat at Brentford on Saturday and they are aiming to stop the rot when they host Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup fourth round at Anfield.
Palace have lost three of their last four games in all competitions but they were the team who ended Liverpool’s winning start to the season when they beat the Reds 2-1 at Selhurst Park on September 27.
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Crystal Palace or draw double chance
1pt 13-10 general
Player assists
Federico Chiesa to assist a goal
7-2 bet365
Longshot
Will Hughes to be shown first card
12-1 bet365
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace preview
Not worrying too much about the EFL Cup is a luxury afforded to Premier League managers when things are going well.
For Liverpool’s Arne Slot, however, Wednesday’s fourth-round tie against Crystal Palace has increased in importance after a shocking run of five defeats in six matches.
The champions’ four-game losing streak in the league started with a 2-1 defeat at Palace in late September.
And, much like a butterfly flapping its wings on the other side of the world, Eddie Nketiah scoring a 97th-minute winner at Selhurst Park has had alarming consequences on Merseyside.
The Reds conceded another injury-time goal to lose 2-1 at Chelsea and paid the price for their poor finishing in a 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will be hoping to upset Liverpool againCredit: Ryan Pierse
However, there were no excuses for Saturday’s 3-2 loss at Brentford and the champions may struggle to bounce back against Palace, who are something of a bogey team for the Reds.
The Eagles have avoided defeat on each of their last three league visits to Anfield and beat Liverpool on penalties after a 2-2 draw in August’s Community Shield at Wembley.
The FA Cup winners extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 matches before an unfortunate 2-1 loss at Everton.
They arrive at Anfield winless in four games although they could easily have beaten Bournemouth, who drew 3-3 at Selhurst, and AEK Larnaca, who pulled off a Louvre-style heist in last week’s 1-0 Conference League win.
Palace started brightly in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at title favourites Arsenal and Oliver Glasner named a strong side, including captain Marc Guehi and star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, for their third-round tie against Millwall.
Liverpool’s failure to complete the signing of Guehi in the summer transfer window looks increasingly costly.
Since a 1-0 win at Burnley in mid-September, the Reds have gone nine games without a clean sheet – including the loss at Palace, when they dominated possession but had only four shots on target to their hosts’ seven.
Creative Chiesa could shine on rare start
Team news will be crucial at Anfield as Liverpool have injury problems and workload issues with big games against Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City coming up in the next two weeks.
Winger Federico Chiesa, who scored in last season’s EFL Cup final defeat to Newcastle and this term’s loss at Palace, should start for the Reds. He set up both goals in the third-round win over Southampton and claimed another assist in the defeat to Manchester United.
Federico Chiesa has already shone for Liverpool in the EFL CupCredit: Getty Images
Hughes may make his presence felt early on
Palace are also likely to shuffle their pack and combative midfielder Will Hughes looks a big price to receive the first card.
He picked up 11 bookings in 2,122 minutes of Premier League action last season and has been cautioned four times in six domestic starts this term.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder
Both teams to score
Crystal Palace failed to break down Arsenal’s defence on Sunday but their last three meetings with Liverpool ended 1-1, 2-2 and 2-1 to the Eagles.
Federico Chiesa to have two or more shots
The Italy winger has scored twice in just 110 minutes of Premier League playing time this season and had four shots in Liverpool’s EFL Cup win over Southampton.
Will Hughes to be shown a card
The Palace enforcer was booked against Millwall in the previous round and has picked up a yellow card in three of his last four away games.
Pays out at 8-1 with bet365
Key stats for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
♦ Liverpool have lost their last four league games by scores of 2-1, 2-1, 2-1 and 3-2
♦ There have been over 2.5 goals in 11 of Liverpool’s 14 matches this season
♦ The Reds have conceded the first goal in each of their last six games
♦ Crystal Palace have lost only two of their last eight meetings with Liverpool
♦ Palace have been leading at half-time in four of their last five away fixtures
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace betting odds
Sign up with Sky Bet to bet on Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup. Here are the latest odds for Wednesday’s match.
MarketOddsLiverpool4-7Crystal Palace7-2Draw29-10
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace team news and predicted line-ups
Liverpool
The Reds could give goalkeeper Freddie Woodman a debut as Alisson is still sidelined. Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni are injured and Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones are doubts.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Woodman; Bradley, Gomez, Endo, Robertson; Nyoni, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Ekitike
Subs: Salah, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Ramsay, Morrison
Crystal Palace
Chris Richards (calf) has joined Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad and Caleb Kporha on the sidelines. Oliver Glasner confirmed on Tuesday that goalkeeper Walter Benitez and centre-back Jaydee Canvot will start.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Benitez; Guehi, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Devenny; Mateta
Subs: Nketiah, Pino, Esse, Uche, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell
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FAQs for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
When is Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup?
The game kicks off at 7.45pm on Wednesday, October 29.
Where is Liverpool vs Crystal Palace being played?
Wednesday’s match is taking place at Anfield in Liverpool.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace?
There is live coverage of Liverpool vs Crystal Palace on Sky Sports Premier League.
What is the match betting for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace?
Liverpool are 4-7 favourites to beat 7-2 visitors Crystal Palace and the draw in 90 minutes is 29-10.
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