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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Predictions & Tips - Reds to ensure UEFA Champions League spot

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 21 May 2021

Ralph Staniforth 21 May 2021

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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace predictions for Sunday's Premier League clash
The fixture is being played at Anfield (5.00pm SAST)
Liverpool have won their last 4 fixtures
The Reds are backed to win with over 2.5 goals
Betting tips, predictions and team news for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Liverpool have a top four spot in their hands and a win over Crystal Palace would ensure they dine at Europe's top table next season. Jurgen Klopp's charges have dominated Palace of late, including winning the last two meetings by a combined 11-0. the Reds are tipped for a comfortable win with over 2.5 goals at Anfield.

Liverpool have won their last 4 matches (Premier League).
Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).
Liverpool have won their last 7 matches against Crystal Palace (Premier League).
Crystal Palace have lost 5 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
Crystal Palace have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).

Head to Head

Liverpool thumped Crystal Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park in December, a result the preceded the Reds slump down the Premier League table.

It was a seventh straight victory in this matchup and gave Liverpool a 32-14 head to head record. There has also been 11 draws.

Liverpool Form

Four wins in a row leave Liverpool in charge of their own destiny for a top four finish.

Leicester need to better Liverpool's result against Crystal Palace, and also turn around a four worse goal difference to deny the Reds Champions League football.

Jurgen Klopp's side moved into the top four after a 3-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday.

That followed wins over Southampton, Manchester United and West Brom, who conceded a 95th minute header from goalkeeper Alisson in a 2-1 Liverpool win.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool could go in unchanged from the side which defeated Burnley.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and defenders Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies all remain out.

Midfielders Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita also miss the final game along with forward Diogo Jota.

Crystal Palace Form

Crystal Palace suffered a fifth defeat in the last seven matches when conceding twice in injury time against Arsenal on Wednesday.

In what was Roy Hodgson's final home game in charge, Palace looked set for a point thanks to Christian Benteke's equaliser.

But Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe secured a 3-1 Arsenal win with late goals.

Palace have also lost to Chelsea, Leicester, Man City and Southampton during their recent run. They have also beaten Sheffield United and Aston Villa.

Crystal Palace Team News

Striker Christian Benteke is a doubt for Palace and he would be a big miss having scored in his last four games.

Defenders Tyrick Mitchell and Scott Dann are also doubtful.

Nathan Clyne is available again after illness, and Luka Milivojevic and Patrick van Aanholt could be back after being missing for personal reasons.

Defenders Mamadou Sakho and Nathan Ferguson, midfielders James McArthur and Eberechi Eze and striker Conor Wickham are out.

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Verdict

Liverpool v Crystal Palace

Liverpool have to win to secure UEFA Champions League football for next season. They are backed to get over the line with over 2.5 goals in the game with Crystal Palace.

Liverpool & Over 2.5

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

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