We have an exciting clash on our hands between two of the inform sides in the competition. Liverpool have the upper hand due to their home advantage, but they have to be wary of the threat of Crystal Palace, who can be dangerous on the counter.
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025
Time: 4 pm Nigerian time
The warm-up act to the main event, Liverpool conclude a triumphant 2024-25 Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday, before hoisting the trophy aloft in front of a spirited Anfield crowd.
The Reds are yet to win a match since being crowned champions of England, while FA Cup winners Palace, who will face Arne Slot's side in the Community Shield, can still sneak into the top half of the Premier League table.
Head-to-head:
- Liverpool have won 20 of the 31 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Crystal Palace have recorded 6 victories.
- The remaining 5 clashes ended in draws.
- Liverpool won the first leg 1-0 at Selhurst Park.
- Liverpool suffered a 3-2 loss against Brighton in the previous league game
- Crystal Palace secured a 4-2 win over Wolves in the previous league game
- There has been no home win in their last 5 encounters.
- Their last 6 meetings produced fewer than 3 goals each.
- 7 of their last 10 clashes did not produce goal-goal.
Form:
- Liverpool in the League: W-W-L-D-L
- Liverpool in all competitions: W-W-L-D-L
- Crystal Palace in the League: D-D-D-W-W
- Crystal Palace in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W
Team News:
- The Reds have one injury concern in their squad as Alexis Mac Allister, who is dealing with a muscle injury.
- As for Crystal Palace, they have four injury concerns in their squad. The injury list includes Adam Wharton, Chadi Riad, Cheick Oumar Doucoure, and Marc Guehi.
Player(s) to watch:
- Mohamed Salah has been an integral member of this Reds side who have won the trophy this year. This season, he has scored 28 goals from 37 matches while also providing 18 assists. These numbers are one of the best in the league. Salah will be again looking to add some goals here to finish the season strongly.
- Eberechi Eze has become a hero for the Eagles after playing a massive role in FA Cup triumph. It was his goal that secured the victory for them. This season has been a brilliant year for him personally having notched goals and assists. He is also in great run of form having scored in each of his last six matches.