Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Prediction 23.05.2021

Here's our Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Prediction analysis: One of the few important Premier League fixtures on the final matchday, Liverpool will be going for the kill as they go head-to-head with Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday evening, with a top-four finish in sight.

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Match status: 2020/21 Premier League - Matchweek 1
Kick-off: Sunday 23 May 2021, 03:00pm CET
 Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

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Having lifted the prestigious Premier League trophy last season, Liverpool were expected to defend the title this term. In fact, they were favorites for league glory. But unfortunately, the Reds have only faltered so far.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will view this fixture as a dead-rubber, given they have nothing left to play for this term. Regardless of the result on Sunday, the Eagles’ mid-table spot is already secured. Hence, we might see Hodgson make some tweaks in his lineup.

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The Reds may have endured a turbulent campaign, but they can blame their struggles on a couple of concrete reasons. They had begun the season in blistering form, but endured a dip-in-form with time – one that saw them tumble down the log.

Perhaps, the season-long injury to key defender, Virgil van Dijk can be picked out as their ultimate undoing. As if this wasn’t already enough troubles to contend with, every other first-choice center back option at Anfield got sidelined.

In fact, at a point in the season, Klopp’s side played a couple of league games without a single experienced defender, as the entire backline was littered with youngsters. Beginning to regain their footing, Liverpool have won their previous four games on the bounce.

There is not doubting this side’s quality as they continue to mount a serious challenge for Champions League qualification. Placed fourth on the standings, victory in this fixture will be more than enough to secure a top-four spot for the Reds.

Gearing up for his final game as head coach, this fixture marks a special occasion in Roy Hodgson’s long successful managerial career. Palace will feel quite privileged to be the side to help see out the English gaffer’s time in ‘the beautiful game’.

Surely, the 73-year-old will be hopeful of ending his career on a high, and what better way to achieve this than to upstage his former employers, Liverpool. The Glaziers are pretty topsy-turvy at the moment, alternating between wins and defeats in their last five.

Last time out, they were dealt a huge blow by a rampant Arsenal side, who put three goals past them, effectively taking them to the cleaners. A win in this contest will mean the whole world to Hodgson, who will fancy his chances of getting back at Liverpool in his final game in the managerial hotseat.

Injured or Suspended Players

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.
Crystal Palace: Nathan Ferguson, Mamadou Sakho, James Tomkins and James McArthur.

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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Since the turn of the year, Liverpool have been utterly disappointing on home turf, emerging victorious in only two of their ten league games at Anfield. But with a top-four finish on the line, the Reds will be desperate to take this tally to three.

That said, Klopp’s men have enjoyed much success against Palace lately, with 22 goals in their past seven encounters. Surely, there will be nervy moments here, but the hosts should have enough about themselves to register a win, but not without conceding in the process.