Liverpool – Crystal Palace: Anfield wants to book Europe a ticket 
Anfield is set to shake this Saturday in a game that could go a long way in the Champions League race. Liverpool are back at home against a London side that has grown tougher by the week, but the hosts have the momentum after that heroic Merseyside derby win. For Arne Slot’s men, the mission is plain: take the three points and pile the pressure on the teams around them. If Liverpool keep playing like this, a place in Europe’s biggest competition will soon look like a formality. The crowd will be expecting a big performance to back up the revival.
Liverpool’s home ground is turning into a fortress 
The Merseyside club have been in ruthless form at home, with just one defeat in their last 10 league games on this ground. Liverpool can also lean on a fired-up Virgil van Dijk after his late, historic goal last weekend. Even with the injury issues in goal, Liverpool remain a collective machine built to break down compact sides. Arne Slot has put some steel and spirit back into this team, and Liverpool look to have recovered the hunger that drove them in previous seasons. They will need to watch Palace’s quick breaks here, but the midfield quality should allow the Reds to set the pace. Liverpool have the tools to pin their opponent back from the first whistle.
Crystal Palace are stuck in the middle 
The Eagles head north with a packed schedule and one eye on their upcoming Conference League semi-final. Oliver Glasner has steadied the ship, but the constant run of games is starting to take its toll. Against Liverpool’s power, the Londoners will need a near-perfect defensive display. Adam Wharton may be out in midfield, which would be a serious blow, especially with Liverpool so good at spotting and attacking central gaps. Ismaila Sarr remains Palace’s main threat to the home defence, but they will have their work cut out in a stadium where the pressure never really lets up.
Probable lineups
Liverpool : Woodman ; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez ; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai ; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo ; Isak
Crystal Palace : Henderson ; Canvot, Richards, Lacroix ; Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell ; Sarr, Johnson ; Mateta
Football Prediction Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Liverpool win
The current form points strongly in Liverpool’s favour. Lifted by the derby win and a rebuilt sense of strength at home, the Scousers should be good enough to get the job done.
Even if young Freddie Woodman has a point to prove between the posts, the defence in front of him is solid enough to keep Palace’s chances down. Liverpool’s attack, with Salah still cutting through teams, should be able to crack the Eagles’ block fairly quickly.
Expect a convincing Liverpool win as they strengthen their case as a serious top-four contender.
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