The Premier League is back with a captivating clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool. This match promises to be full of emotions, given the history between these two teams and the recent performances of the players. We will explore the statistics, the stakes, and the teams’ performances before kick-off.
Head-to-head history
Crystal Palace has recorded a difficult series against Liverpool, losing 11 of their last 14 encounters in the Premier League against the Reds (1 win, 2 draws). Their only victory dates back to their last meeting at Anfield last April, which gives hope to the Eagles to get back to winning ways.
It is interesting to note that Liverpool has not won against Crystal Palace at Anfield in their last four outings, while the Reds remain unbeaten in their last nine matches at Selhurst Park (8 wins, 1 draw) since a defeat in November 2014.
Statistics and team performances
Crystal Palace has conceded the most goals in the Premier League against Liverpool than against any other team, with a total of 69 goals (38 at home). The Reds are responsible for the two heaviest home defeats in the history of the Eagles in the Premier League, scoring 6-1 in August 1994 and 7-0 in December 2020.
This match will be the fifth time that Crystal Palace faces Liverpool with the Reds at the top of the table. In the previous four encounters, the Eagles have lost by a cumulative score of 17-4, including a 7-0 thrashing in their last home game in December 2020.
Current form of the teams
Currently, Crystal Palace is coming off a tough start to the season, with no wins in their first six matches in the Premier League (3 draws, 3 losses). Only the seasons of 1992-93, 1994-95, 2004-05, and 2017-18 have been marked by such a lack of success at the start of a campaign, with relegation following for the first three.
In contrast, Liverpool has won all three of their away matches this season. Historically, this has only happened in the 1990-91 and 2019-20 seasons, where they managed to win their first four away matches of a league campaign.
Focus on key players
Jean-Philippe Mateta, the forward of Crystal Palace, is in impressive form with 15 goals scored in his last 11 home matches, achieving five doubles and one hat-trick.
On the other hand, Mohamed Salah has found the net in each of Liverpool’s three away matches this season. If he manages to score once again, he will achieve an exceptional feat by becoming the first player to score in the first four away games of a single campaign for the second time, after his achievement in 2021-22.
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Source: www.bbc.co.uk