Crystal Palace F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. Prediction 5 October 2024

Crystal Palace finished last season on a high note, but they've struggled to maintain that form. Currently sitting in 18th place with just three points and a 5:9 goal difference, the Eagles have faced a tough stretch recently. Their last five matches include a 0:2 loss to West Ham, a 1:1 draw with Chelsea, a 2:2 draw with Leicester, a 0:0 draw with Manchester United, and a narrow 1:2 defeat against Everton.

Liverpool, on the other hand, have been in impressive form. In the same period, they secured victories over Brentford (2:0), Manchester United (3:0), Bournemouth (3:0), and Wolverhampton (2:1), although they suffered a surprising 0:1 loss to Nottingham Forest. These results have propelled the Reds to the top of the table with 15 points and a goal tally of 12:2.

Despite Liverpool’s strong form, their recent participation in European competitions might leave them less fresh for this encounter. While they are the favorites, Crystal Palace could pose a significant challenge and complicate matters for the Reds.

Crystal Palace to win with +1.5 Asian handicap 1.63