Liverpool could match an unwanted 19-year record against Crystal Palace at Anfield this weekend
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The Reds are back in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon, playing host to Crystal Palace in a 3pm kick-off.After Chelsea lost to Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night, Liverpool could go 10 points clear of the Blues in the race for fifth place if they beat Oliver Glasner’s side on April 25.However, defeat at the weekend could see Slot’s men set a record that hasn’t been matched since the 2006/07 campaign when they lost at home to Arsenal twice. Who should Slot start up front against Crystal Palace? 🤔 Credit: James Gill/Danehouse/Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto/Getty Images Liverpool in danger of losing to Crystal Palace at Anfield twice in one seasonLiverpool’s 2025/26 campaign will end without a trophy, having exited their first competition back on October 29, 2025, when Palace secured a dominant 3-0 win over them in the Carabao Cup.That fixture, which saw Slot start a number of fringe names like Calvin Ramsay and Freddie Woodman, took place at Anfield, as does this weekend’s tie.So, if Liverpool lose to the South London outfit on Saturday, Palace will become the first team to beat them at Anfield twice in the same season.The last side to do so was Arsenal all the way back in the 2006/07 campaign.
Are Liverpool making the right call by sticking with Arne Slot? 🤔 What does he need to do to get the fans and players back on side?Credit: Stuart Franklin/UEFA/Getty Images Liverpool’s chance of beating Crystal Palace predicted by OptaLiverpool, for their part, have now won their last two league matches and their form has taken a slight upturn.Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are currently on a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, but they have drawn two of those games.The Eagles sit 13th in the table ahead of the next round of games, with European action seemingly a priority at Selhurst Park this season.Their overall record against Liverpool in recent times is good; however, winning the last three matches in all competitions, though only one of those victories did come at Anfield.Going into the tie, Opta make the Reds clear favourites, giving them a 59.4% chance of coming away with all three points compared to just a 19.4% chance for Glasner’s team.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox