Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 7, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:15 AM

Premier League Gameweek 16 is set to be underway

The Christmas period may be the most hectic time of the year for footballers! The squad’s depth is tested to its core with the tight schedule. Premier League‘s mid-week quota was played and now the teams will play on the weekend. Both Crystal Palace and Liverpool played on Wednesday, and now they will face each other.

Liverpool were comfortable victors over Sheffield United, in a game that ended 2-0. And with 5 substitutions available to Jurgen Klopp, he made sure his big stars were not over-exhausted on the night.

Ironically, Crystal Palace suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth. Troubles seem to be evergreen for the Eagles currently. Now, as they are set to welcome the high-flying Reds at Selhurst Park they do not seem ready at all for this big of a challenge.

Kick-off

Saturday, 9th December 2023, 12:30 PM GMT (6:00 PM IST)

Location: Selhurst Park

Form

Crystal Palace (in the Premier League): W-L-L-D-L

Liverpool (in the Premier League): D-W-D-W-W

Players to watch for

Edouard (Crystal Palace)

In a season of major lows for the Eagles, Edouard has stood out. His 6 goals so far already are setting tone for Roy Hodgson’s attaching chem. The Frenchman wil be expected to poach and score at least a goal against Liverpool on Saturday.

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)

The Bayern reject Dutch man, Ryan Gravenberch has been a brilliant cup player for Liverpool. He has a 4 G/A right now in 6 Europa League and EFL Cup games combined.

Match facts

Last 16 games at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace won 3, drew 3 at home; Liverpool FC won 10.
In the last game, at Selhurst Park, Liverpool failed to beat Palace away for the first time since 2014-15 campaign.

Injury & team news

Roy Hodgson’s side suffered an early blow in the last game against Bournemouth with Tyrik Mitchell getting substituted earlier on for Clyne. Other than that, the Eagles will be looking to line up strong.

Jurgen Klopp on the other hand might be feeling the wrath of tough schedule. With the latest Alexis Mac Allister to hobble off in the last game against Sheffield. Adding to the list of Alisson, Jota, Thiago and Robertson. However, it seems like a couple of youngsters, who have earned their gaffer’s trust, will get the start.

Head-to-head

Matches: 30

Crystal Palace: 8

Liverpool: 18

Draws: 4

Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

Crystal Palace Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Clyne; Richards, Lerma; Olise, Mateta, Ayew; Edouard

Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Kelleher; Trent, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Gravenberch, Jones; Nunez, Gakpo, Salah

Prediction

The red hot form of Liverpool is keeping them on Arsenal’s tail for the race to the top. Given ghe the recent games, mentality monsters seem to be back and it’s not looking good for Crystal Palace. We predict a 2-0 win for Liverpool over Palace.

Telecast details

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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