Premier League, Sunday, 14.04.2024
These are the weeks of truth for manager Jürgen Klopp’s team. After the 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League, Anfield now hosts the Glaziers.
For the Reds, one of their few remaining home games will once again be about picking up maximum points – and redeeming themselves for their recent disappointment.
My Liverpool Crystal Palace betting tip reveals whether this will be possible on Sunday and which bookmakers offer the best odds
Of course, everything is still open in the championship race. Although the Reds only managed a 2-2 draw last weekend, they are level on points with Arsenal.
But the remaining program is tough. After the game against the Eagles, the team have three away league games in a row, including the Europa League second leg in Bergamo
The Reds should be glad that they can kick off at Anfield Road once again. They are unbeaten here in 28 Premier League games (22S, 6U).
However, the offense has often had to cover up a sometimes patchy defense. They have not kept a clean sheet in eight home games
And if we take a look at the bookmaker Oddset, the oddsmakers are obviously split on the question of ending this streak.
Should the Reds keep a clean sheet in the league for the first time since mid-December 2023, the odds at this bookmaker are rather high at around 1.90.
Despite the recent high-scoring games at Anfield Road, it would fit the picture.
LFC have kept a clean sheet against the Eagles in five of the last eight head-to-head matches
Certainly the visitors will have their moments going forward. Jean-Philippe Mateta in particular has been in impressive form of late.
The ex-Mainzer has scored four goals in his last six games for the Eagles, including last weekend against Manchester City.
However, he alone is unlikely to ensure that the Londoners end their negative run. Things initially looked good under Oliver Glasner.
The Eagles won their opening game 3:0 against Burnley. Since then, they have gone five games without a win (2U, 3N).
However, it should be noted that the men from the south of the English capital are real specialists for Sunday games.
Of their last ten games on this day of the week, they have lost just two (5S, 3U), remaining unbeaten in the most recent four (2S, 2U).
The Reds may also be coming into the game with somewhat heavy legs or have the usual Europa League blues.
If the Glaziers manage to hold on to a hypothetical two-goal lead, you can secure handicap odds of over 2.00 at Bwin Sportwetten!
As you can see, I’m quite confident in the visitors – even if Liverpool have something to make up for after their recent EL defeat. The Glaziers already showed good signs going forward in the first leg. They also looked good against City at the start.
Due to the tight schedule, the Reds’ legs will be tired here and there. Mistakes in defense will again be inevitable in my view.
My Liverpool Crystal Palace tip is therefore: Both teams will score!
