Match Preview – 17.30 Kick-Off at Anfield, Liverpool

Crystal Palace were in significant danger of relegation a month ago, but a run of five wins in seven games made life much easier for them in 15th place, and they are unlikely to go down. Liverpool need points much more, and are clear favourites after a run of five wins and two draws in seven matches, but it should be remembered that Liverpool are brilliant against strong opposition and tend to lose points against teams from the bottom half. Crystal Palace definitely fall into that category, and thus are dangerous opponents.

Liverpool’s recent results:

Apr 1st 2017 Liverpool 3:1 Everton - Premier League

Apr 5th 2017 Liverpool 2:2 Bournemouth - Premier League

Apr 8th 2017 Stoke 1:2 Liverpool - Premier League

Apr 16th 2017 West Brom 0:1 Liverpool - Premier League

Crystal Palace’s recent results:

Apr 1st 2017 Chelsea 1:2 Crystal Palace - Premier League

Apr 5th 2017 Southampton 3:1 Crystal Palace - Premier League

Apr 10th 2017 Crystal Palace 3:0 Arsenal - Premier League

Apr 15th 2017 Crystal Palace 2:2 Leicester - Premier League

Odds

Liverpool 1.45

Crystal Palace 6.50

Draw 4.50

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Predictions

The odds on Liverpool are extremely low given their infamous tendency to slip against weaker opposition, and we should remember the dramatic 2-2 draw against Bournemouth as the most recent example. Crystal Palace are dangerous in attack, and Christian Benteke's return to Anfield will make them even more motivated to find the net, because the Belgian wants to prove the point to Jurgen Klopp. Taking the fact that the previous fixture between Liverpool and Crystal Palace ended in a 4-2 win for the Reds, it is logical to assume that we will witness a lot of goals here, and the odds on over 2.5 goals are exciting at 1.70. You can also use better odds on over 3.5 goals at 2.75.

Our Tips

Over 2.5 goals 1.70 Bet365