Liverpool host Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon with Champions League qualification firmly in sight.
Arne Slot’s side sit fifth in the table after securing back-to-back league victories. A win today could open an eight-point gap over sixth place with four games remaining. Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner’s men arrive with their focus split by European commitments.
Palace face a Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk next Thursday. Despite this distraction, the visitors remain a formidable threat to the Merseysiders. They are unbeaten in their last four matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Crystal Palace have already won twice at Anfield during the current campaign. The Eagles triumphed 3–0 in the EFL Cup and secured a league win in September. No team has beaten the Reds twice at home in one season since 2007. That said, Liverpool have found momentum with six wins in their last ten games. They enter this clash following a dramatic late winner in the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: Neil Davies
- Last Meeting: Liverpool 0–3 Crystal Palace (29 October 2025, Carabao Cup)
Team news
Liverpool
Arne Slot faces a significant decision in goal with two senior keepers sidelined. Alisson Becker is close to a return but remains a doubt for Saturday. Giorgi Mamardashvili is definitely out after sustaining a leg wound against Everton.
In his absence, Freddie Woodman is ready to make his league debut. Joe Gomez returns to the squad to provide defensive cover. Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, and Conor Bradley remain long-term absentees.
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner confirmed that Adam Wharton is fit after missing the West Ham draw. The midfielder trained without issues and will be available for selection. Nathaniel Clyne is being assessed following a recent illness but should feature.
However, Eddie Nketiah and Evann Guessand will miss the trip through injury. Glasner insisted that European commitments will not influence his team selection today.
Form
Liverpool
The Reds found momentum recently with league wins over Everton and Fulham. Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header secured three vital points in the derby. Liverpool have been resilient at Anfield, losing just once in ten home games. They could win three league games in a row for the fourth time this term.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners have become a tough nut to crack under Oliver Glasner. They have lost only one of their last six matches in the league. Palace have kept 12 clean sheets so far this season. That said, they have won only once against top-half teams this campaign.
Predicted lineups
Liverpool Predicted XI: Woodman, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson, Canvot, Richards, Lacroix, Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Johnson, Mateta
How to watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace?
In the UK, the game will not be televised live due to the Saturday blackout.
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