Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Liverpool 5th with 60 points, Crystal Palace 15th with 45, 15 apart. Recent form told a different story for Liverpool: only 14th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 1.66/1.39 for Liverpool and 1.08/1.34 for Crystal Palace (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
The sides have met 29 times in the GioScore results database: 17 wins for Liverpool, 5 draws and 7 for Crystal Palace, at 3.31 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 31% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 72% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 66%.
The venue was Anfield, with room for 61,276 spectators. On the scoreboard, Liverpool led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Liverpool: Alexander Isak (35'), Andrew Robertson (40'), Florian Wirtz (90') · Crystal Palace: Daniel Muñoz (71')
Key stats
Possession: Liverpool 53% · Crystal Palace 47% · Total shots: 9-14 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 5-8