Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Likely line-ups, and head-to-head

The upcoming duel at Selhurst Park Stadium will be exciting. Crystal Palace host Liverpool FC in their next Premier League match at Selhurst Park Stadium on Sunday. Nine points separate the teams in the league table as they navigate the midfield positions to climb higher. Three points will help the visitors edge closer to European football as the hosts aim for a place in the top half of the table.

Liverpool come into the game after a humiliating 5-2 loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. With their European campaign hanging in the balance, the Reds restore morale with a win over Crystal Palace. However, Patrick Viera’s men can be deceptive. The coach makes them play sensational football, but they lack consistency. Here’s what you can expect from the game:

kick off
Saturday 02/25/2023; 19:45 GMT

Sunday, February 26, 2023, 1:15am 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 opportunities at Crystal Palace. The midfielder can hurt any opponent with his playing skills. He also has incredible quality from set pieces and provided an assist in the previous 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League. Liverpool FC defenders must not let him dictate the ball and give him too much latitude.

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
Darwin Nunez’s life at Liverpool didn’t start well, with the striker missing numerous clear scoring opportunities during the season. However, slowly but surely, he finds his touch. The striker has scored in his last two games for the Reds and is looking strong ahead of the game against Crystal Palace.

Match the facts
In the reverse match, both teams drew 1–1 and Darwin Nunez received a red card.

Liverpool FC create an average of 3.1 great chances in the Premier League, but lose an average of 2.2 great chances per game.

Crystal Palace’s Nathaniel Clyne is a former LFC player.

Head to head

Matches – 56

Victory at Crystal Palace – 14

Liverpool FC wins – 32

Draw – 10

Injuries and team news

Crystal Palace are hoping Wilfried Zaha can make a full recovery and play during the match. Nathaniel Ferguson is out with an Achilles tendon problem.

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