Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (29 October)

For their entry into this League Cup, Liverpool won at home against Southampton 2-1. Reigning English champions, the Mersey club hope to retain their crown this season. The Reds have had a very good start to the championship. On the other hand, they suffered a power outage with a series of three losses suffered against Crystal Palace 2-1, Chelsea 2-1 and Manchester United 1-2. This series ended on the Frankfurt pitch in the Champions League 1-5. Last weekend, Liverpool traveled to Brentford.

Winner of the FA Cup last year, Crystal Palace has gathered solid experience to do well in the League Cup this season. In the previous round, the London team barely defeated Millwall 1-1, qualifying following penalties. 8th in the Premier League with 2 points behind their opponent of the day, the Eagles conceded their first setback on the Everton pitch during the 7th day 2-1. They have since held on to a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth before traveling to leaders Arsenal this coming weekend. 

For this meeting, Liverpool are without starters Alisson (goalkeeper) and Gravenberch (midfielder) as well as summer recruits Leoni (defender) and Frimpong (back), injured. Little in sight since his arrival on the banks of the Mersey, Swedish international Isak scored his only goal during the previous round of the League Cup. He is expected on the attack front this Wednesday. Replacement Chiesa could also take advantage of this meeting to join the starting 11. On the Crystal Palace side, defenders Riad and Kporha as well as midfielder Doucouré are missing, insufficiently recovered from their physical problems.

Holder in the previous round of the League Cup, French international Mateta (5 goals in the PL) could start this Wednesday. Against Millwall, he was supported by Pino and Esse since the influential Sarr (3 goals in PL) was unavailable. To see if the Eagles coach lines up his best possible team. 

• Summary: Liverpool is going head to head with Crystal Palace starting on 29 Oct 2025 at 19:45 UTC at Anfield stadium, Liverpool city, England. The match is a part of the EFL Cup .