Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Predictions, odds & betting tips

With the Reds missing Mane and Salah, Al Hain-Cole thinks Vieira's men could make life very difficult for the visitors at Selhurst Park

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Crystal Palace will be hoping to record a long-awaited victory over Liverpool when the sides meet at Selhurst Park for Sunday’s Premier League clash.

The Eagles have not beaten this opposition since 2017, suffering a defeat in each of the nine subsequent meetings.

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However, Crystal Palace can be backed at 5/1 (6.0) with bet365 to turn that record around by beating a team missing key attacking duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Jurgen Klopp’s men booked their place in the EFL Cup final by beating Arsenal 2-0 on Thursday and Liverpool are available at 8/15 (1.53) to come out on top in the capital once again here.

The visitors' last two away league games have both resulted in draws, and there are odds of 16/5 (4.20) on them being held to another stalemate in this one.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool first goalscorer

Odsonne Edouard is the hosts’ 9/1 (10.0) favourite to open the scoring after goals in two of his last three league matches, while Christian Benteke is priced at 10/1 (11.0) against his former club.

Diogo Jota is the 10/3 (4.33) favourite to break the deadlock following 10 goals in 17 league starts this season, with Roberto Firmino priced at 13/2 (7.50) at a ground where he has scored five times in six previous visits.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool preview

While his team’s record against this opposition is extremely poor, Patrick Vieira will see this game as an excellent opportunity to pull off an upset against a team missing some key men.

Mane has scored in each of his last 10 games against Palace, while Salah has hit the net seven times in 10 encounters - with that duo joined by fellow Afcon absentee Naby Keita on the scoresheet in September’s 3-0 win at Anfield.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool tips & predictions

With Liverpool having failed to win any of their last three away games in the league and missing their main goalscorers, odds of 11/8 (2.38) could prove strong value on them failing to win at a ground where the hosts have lost only twice in 11 fixtures this season.

All odds correct at time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org.