The final international break of 2019 is now coming to an end and with it Liverpool FC will resume their quest to end their long title drought. Up next is a visit to 12th place Crystal Palace. Already missing one of their starting central defenders, the Reds will now also have to start back-ups at left back and on the right flank.
Both Andrew Robertson and Mohamed Salah are ruled out of this one due to ankle injuries, meaning manager Jurgen Klopp will have to make some interesting selection decisions with his first team at Selhurst Park on the weekend. Let’s take a stab at what the German might decide to do with his first 11 in this one.
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace FC
Mane Firmino Origi
Wijnaldum Fabinho Keita
Milner Van Dijk Lovren Alexander-Arnold
Allison
Liverpool have certainly dominated the series over the years with 29 victories to the south London club’s 14. The two sides have played to a stalemate on 11 occasions.
Liverpool at Crystal Palace FYIs
Kickoff: 3:00 BST, Nov 23, Selhurst Park
Team news for both sides: go to this link
Google Result Probability: Liverpool win 65%, Draw 21%, Crystal Palace win 14%
Form Guide: Liverpool- WWWDW Crystal Palace- LLDLW
Odds via Betfair Exchange: Liverpool win 4/9, Draw 7/2, Crystal Palace 6/1
Prediction Liverpool 3, Crystal Palace 1
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