Crystal Palace vs Liverpool preview: Two sides under pressure at Selhurst

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Crystal Palace and Liverpool meet with both sides needing a convincing response, even after Daichi Kamada’s late goal spared the Eagles another defeat on Thursday.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool takes place at Selhurst Park on Sunday 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 2pm GMT.

Palace’s late escape leaves work to do

Kamada rescued a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim after Adam Wharton’s dismissal. Palace’s match report records a series of chances for the visitors, underlining why the equaliser did not remove the defensive concerns.

Our Palace player ratings from Thursday’s draw reflect the contrast between Kamada’s decisive contribution and a difficult night for the hosts.

Liverpool need to turn possession into control

Liverpool have lost their last two matches, 1-0 to Arsenal and 3-2 at Fenerbahce. Andoni Iraola’s side can threaten through their attacking options, but Palace will hope to exploit the spaces left when those players commit forward.

For the hosts, keeping players behind the ball after an attack breaks down is essential. Liverpool will want their wide players receiving early, before Palace can settle into a compact shape.

Dave.sport prediction

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool. We narrowly favour Liverpool, although neither side’s recent performances justify treating this as a straightforward away assignment.

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