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The Reds have lost four Premier League games in a row, their worst run since 2014, and the pressure is mounting on Arne Slot after a shaky start to his tenure.
A win here could provide a much-needed reprieve and restore some confidence, though it won’t come easily against a Palace side who’ve already beaten them twice this season.
Palace arrive at Anfield knowing they have nothing to fear, having lifted the Community Shield at Liverpool’s expense in August before recording a famous 2-1 Premier League win at Selhurst Park in September.
Oliver Glasner’s men may have gone four matches without victory heading into this one, but their recent head-to-head record gives them every reason to believe they can make it three wins from three against Slot’s struggling champions.
Liverpool - Crystal Palace, Wednesday, 7:45 pm
Liverpool v Crystal Palace tips
• Both teams to score - 33/50 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals - 53/100 with Bet365
• Crystal Palace to score - 11/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score
Liverpool’s defence has been alarmingly leaky, conceding in nine consecutive matches across all competitions.
That makes both teams to score at 33/50 on Bet365 a very realistic pick. Even in victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, they allowed several clear chances, which has become a recurring theme for Slot’s side this season.
Crystal Palace have already proved they can exploit Liverpool’s backline, scoring twice in each of their two wins over them this season. And with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr capable of punishing transitions, there’s every chance the Eagles will find the net again at Anfield.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 33/50 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if each of Liverpool and Crystal Palace score at least one goal each.
Over 2.5 goals
Goals are almost guaranteed when these two meet. Liverpool’s last nine games have produced an average of 3.4 goals per match, while Palace’s away fixtures this season have often followed a similar pattern.
With Liverpool desperate to make a statement and Palace always dangerous on the counter, Over 2.5 goals at 53/100 on Bet365 looks like a strong selection.
Recent history also backs this up, with four of the last five meetings between these sides at Anfield have seen three or more goals. The EFL Cup format should only encourage more open play, particularly if Palace rotate defensively and Liverpool push to end a poor run in emphatic fashion.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three goals scored in the game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace to score
Even if Palace don’t repeat their heroics from earlier this season, backing them to score at 11/25 with Bet365 still looks shrewd value. They come to this venue as defending champions and will look to progress to the last eight.
Liverpool have managed just two clean sheets in 14 games, and Arne Slot’s high line continues to invite pressure from quick, direct attackers, the kind Palace have in abundance.
The visitors have already scored in nine of their last ten competitive fixtures before this week and, with Liverpool still missing Alisson, Palace should have enough quality to find the back of the net once again.
Tip: Crystal Palace to score @ 11/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Crystal Palace scores at least one goal against Liverpool.
Liverpool v Crystal Palace odds
• Liverpool - 53/100 with Bet365
• Draw - 15/4 with Bet365
• Crystal Palace - 7/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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