Premier League 2022-23: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The upcoming clash at the Selhurst Park stadium is going to be exciting.

On Sunday, Crystal Palace hosts Liverpool FC in their upcoming Premier League contest at the Selhurst Park stadium. Nine points separate the outfits in the league table as they navigate through mid-table positions in order to rise higher. Three points will help in getting closer to European football for the visitors while the hosts will aim to enter the top half of the table.

Liverpool enters the fixture after a humiliating 2-5 defeat against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. With their European campaign hanging by a thread, the Reds hope to lift the spirits with a win against Crystal Palace. However, Patrick Viera’s men can be tricky. The manager has them playing sensational football but they lack consistency. Here is what to expect from the game:

Kick-off

Saturday, 25-02-2023; 7:45 PM GMT

Sunday, 26-02-2023, 1:15 AM IST at Selhurst Park.

Form

Crystal Palace (all competitions): D-D-L-D-D

Liverpool FC (all competitions): L-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Michael Olise (Crystal Palace)

Michael Olise is a serious threat when it comes to attacking options at Crystal Palace. The midfielder can hurt any opposition with his playmaking abilities. He also has immense quality from set-piece situations and made an assist in the previous 1-1 draw with Brentford in the Premier League. Liverpool FC defenders must not let him dictate the ball and allow too much space for him to operate.

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool FC)

Darwin Nunez’s life at Liverpool FC did not start well, with the striker missing plenty of clear scoring chances in the season. However, he is finding his touch slowly but surely. The striker has scored in the last two games for the Reds and looks in good form heading into the contest against Crystal Palace. 

Match Facts

• The reverse fixture saw both teams play a 1-1 draw with Darwin Nunez receiving a red card in it.
• Liverpool FC is creating 3.1 big chances on average in the Premier League but they are missing 2.2 big chances on average per game.
• Nathaniel Clyne of Crystal Palace is a former LFC player.

Head to Head

Matches - 56

Crystal Palace wins - 14 

Liverpool FC wins - 32

Draw - 10

Injuries and Team News

Crystal Palace will hope that Wilfried Zaha can fully recover and feature during the game. Nathaniel Ferguson is unavailable as he is nursing an Achilles tendon issue.

Arthur, Luis Diaz and Calvin Ramsay will be unavailable for Liverpool FC due to injuries.

Predicted Lineup

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Guaita(GK); Clyne, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell; Lokonga, Doucoure; Olise, Ayew, Schlupp; Mateta.

Liverpool FC predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Alisson(GK); Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Gomez, Robertson; Fabinho, Bajcetic, Henderson; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez.

Prediction

Both teams have contrasting forms heading into the fixture. However, the home advantage can play in Crystal Palace’s favour. Although, it would be immature to underestimate Jurgen Klopp’s men who are looking for a third win in a row in the league.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Liverpool FC

Telecast

India: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports HD

UK: Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sport

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