LIVERPOOL @ CRYSTAL PALACE

Palace missing key attacking options

Jean-Philippe Mateta is suspended and Ismaïla Sarr remains out, leaving Eddie Nketiah and Jorgen Strand Larsen as the main options to lead the line. Manager Pierre Sage said Strand Larsen could manage around 60–75 minutes, so Nketiah is a plausible starter or early replacement.

Gravenberch remains a game-time decision

Ryan Gravenberch is Liverpool’s only fresh doubt, with Andoni Iraola describing his heel problem as day-to-day and dependent on pain. Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni are also unavailable, limiting Liverpool’s depth.

Palace need a response at home

Palace have won only once in their last seven matches and have lost three of their four home league games this season. Their recent league run puts added pressure on a side already adjusting to Mateta’s absence.

Liverpool arrive after a European setback

Liverpool’s 3–2 defeat at Fenerbahce ended their unbeaten away start, but they had won four of their previous six league trips. The midweek result may prompt Iraola to restore regular starters after rotating in Istanbul.

Palace have a recent Selhurst Park upset to draw on

Liverpool lost 2–1 on their previous visit to Selhurst Park in September 2025, although they had won 10 of the 11 prior meetings there. That recent result offers Palace a reminder that the historical away dominance is not a guarantee.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Liverpool to win

Liverpool are priced at -140 on ESPN’s listed moneyline, and Palace’s poor league run makes the visitors a reasonable lean. The price is still short enough to keep stake size measured, particularly after Liverpool’s midweek loss.

Crystal Palace under 1.5 team goals

Palace are priced at -317 for under 1.5 goals on ESPN. With Mateta suspended and Sarr unavailable, the hosts may struggle to generate enough reliable finishing threat for multiple goals.

Alexander Isak anytime scorer

Isak is listed at +115 to score anytime on ESPN. He is Liverpool’s central striking option, while Palace are without Mateta and may have to manage Strand Larsen’s minutes.

Both teams to score: Yes

ESPN lists both teams to score at -160. Liverpool have conceded three in their midweek defeat, while Palace are at home and have attacking alternatives in Nketiah and Strand Larsen despite their absences.