Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Predictions

• Each of Liverpool’s last four games went over 3.5 goals, with 19 being scored in those matches
• Three of Crystal Palace’s last four away matches featured at least four goals, as did their victory over Wolves on Tuesday
• Both teams to score has been a winning bet in 13 of this pair’s last 18 combined Premier League games

Anfield set for action-packed finale

Liverpool threw away a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 at Brighton on Monday and not a single Reds fan will have cared one bit. The Premier League champions are yet to taste victory since thrashing Tottenham 5-1 to seal the title and they even enjoyed a trip to Dubai last week to give Trent Alexander-Arnold a deserved farewell. 

In a similar vein, not a single Crystal Palace fan would have cared in the slightest had they lost to Wolves on Tuesday night, just three days after Oliver Glasner led the Eagles to the first major trophy in their history. 

The FA Cup winners didn’t lose, however, and Palace fans were able to prolong their celebrations as they watched their side defeat Wanderers 4-2 at a buoyant Selhurst Park. 

The Eagles head to Anfield on Sunday riding the crest of a wave and with both sides still in party mood, the goals could flow in this Community Shield rehearsal. 

Liverpool likely to finish with a flourish

Arne Slot chose to give some of his fringe players a chance at Brighton, bringing the likes of Federico Chiesa, Harvey Eliiott and Jarell Quansah into the side, but he may revert to his strongest available XI to see out a sensational season and their firepower should show at Anfield. 

Eight of the Reds’ last 11 home Premier League matches went over 3.5 goals and with Mohamed Salah still aiming to break the assist record, or add to his 28 league goals, they will look to hit Palace hard. 

However, the Eagles, still flying after their FA Cup triumph, will also be looking to end their own fantastic season on a high and could contribute to a high-scoring affair on Merseyside. 

Cup hero Eze should star again

Three of Palace’s last four away games, as well as each of Liverpool’s last four in general, went over 3.5 goals and this clash should follow suit. 

Liverpool are unbeaten in 16 Premier League home games, so come into the clash as strong favourites, but they have not been at their best since being crowned champions and Palace may have enough to make it eight matches without a defeat. 

FA Cup hero Eberechi Eze was rested on Tuesday, but still came off the bench to score his seventh goal in six matches, and he rates a standout scorer bet at a decent price.