Crystal Palace — Liverpool : Match Preview and Prediction for September 27,2025

Crystal Palace’s Impressive Form

Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace has become a formidable and continuously evolving team since early 2025. Under the Austrian coach, the Eagles have already secured the FA Community Shield and another cup trophy. Although initially set for the Europa League, due to chairman John Textor’s ties with Lyon (where he also has ownership), and Lyon’s higher finish in Ligue 1, Crystal Palace will now participate in the Conference League instead.

Unbeaten Streak and Key Players

Beyond European competitions, the hosts are setting new records in the . They are on an impressive 11-game unbeaten run in the league since the end of last season. This season, Crystal Palace remains undefeated, even after Eberechi Eze’s departure. However, Marc Guéhi, who was heavily linked with Liverpool, has stayed. Ahead of their clash with the reigning champions, Crystal Palace celebrated a derby victory over West Ham, where they overcame the Hammers in the second half with a goal from defender Tyrick Mitchell. This extends their unbeaten streak this season to nine matches, indicating they will pose a significant challenge to Liverpool at Selhurst Park. The only absentees for the hosts against the Reds are expected to be Benítez, Riad, Sarr, and Doucouré.

Liverpool’s Recent Struggles and Injury Woes

Liverpool had another productive week, though after their mid-week 2-1 League Cup victory against Southampton, last year’s finalist suffered a significant blow with young talent Leoni tearing his ACL. Leoni was a 35 million euro summer signing. Prior to that, the Merseyside team secured a victory in the Liverpool derby last weekend, but after a brilliant first half and a 2-0 lead, they narrowly avoided squandering the win, finishing 2-1.

Tight Victories and Absences

All of the Reds’ victories this season, except for the first matchday, have been by a single goal margin. This indicates that the team, in its revamped state, is still far from its optimal capabilities. Ekitike, who received a foolish red card in the League Cup, along with Scanlon, Bajcetic, Leoni, and Chambers, will miss this game for the visitors.