At 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 5th, the first-place Liverpool (5-1-0) will travel to take on Crystal Palace (0-3-3) at Selhurst Park in London. Liverpool is on a two-game win streak and has an ML payout of -215 compared to Crystal Palace’s +510 payout. The payout for a draw is currently sitting at +375, and the over/under goal line is 3.5 goals. This match features the top team in the Premier League against the 18th ranked team.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Liverpool at Crystal Palace
- Where: London at Selhurst Park
- Date: Saturday, October 5th
- Betting Odds LIV -215 | CRY +510 O/U 3.5
Liverpool Preview
Through six matches, Liverpool has been the top team in the EPL, going 5-1-0. They have won their last two matches and have yet to lose on the road, going 3-0-0. Overall, they have been favored in all six of their matches and have a record of 5-1 in those contests. After this match, they will return home to take on Chelsea FC on October 20th. Over their last five matches, they have gone 4-1.
So far this season, Liverpool has been one of the most potent offenses in the EPL, scoring an average of 2.0 goals per match, which is fourth in the league. Their top scorer has been Luis Díaz, who has found the back of the net five times, which is third in the EPL. Mohamed Salah has been their leader in shots on goal and assists, and his four goals are second on the club and fifth in the league. Overall, Liverpool is fourth in the EPL in passing percentage and has had more corners than their opponents in 66.7% of their matches.
When it comes to goals allowed, Liverpool is the best in the EPL, giving up just 0.3 goals per match. They are also 10th in blocked shots and 16th in interceptions. Keeper Alisson is 2nd in the EPL with three clean sheets and 20th in saves. Over their last three matches, they have given up just two goals.
Crystal Palace Preview
Through six matches, Crystal Palace has yet to win a match, going 0-3-3. Their record has them in 18th place in the EPL, just behind Leicester City. In their last six matches, they have three draws and three losses. They have been favored in three matches, going 0-2-1 in those contests. On Monday, October 21st, they will be on the road against Nottingham Forest FC.
Crystal Palace has struggled to score goals this season, as they are 19th in the EPL with just 0.7 goals per match. Jean-Philippe Mateta leads the club with two goals, which is 28th in the league. Eberechi Eze is 17th in the EPL in shots on goal and has scored once this season. Overall, Crystal Palace is 13th in shots on goal and 11th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in just 16.7% of their matches this season. Mateta also leads the club in assists.
Crystal Palace’s defense has been up and down this season, as they are currently 13th in the EPL in goals allowed per match (1.5). They are coming off a match against Everton FC in which they allowed two goals, and they have given up two goals in three of their last six matches. Overall, they are 4th in the EPL in blocked shots and 10th in interceptions. Keeper Dean Henderson is 12th in the EPL in clean sheets and 7th in saves.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Head To Head
The head-to-head series between Crystal Palace and Liverpool last season was split at one win apiece. In the first matchup, Liverpool won by a score of 2-1, but Crystal Palace bounced back to win the second matchup by a score of 1-0. Crystal Palace actually had more shots on goal in both matchups.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Free Pick
Given that Liverpool comes in with the EPL’s top-ranked defense, we have them grabbing a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Mohamed Salah is our top projected goal scorer for Liverpool, and he comes in with a money line payout of -215. As for Crystal Palace, look for Ismaïla Sarr to find the back of the net. Coming into the match, Liverpool is 4th in both goals scored and shots on goal.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Liverpool -215
