Team News, Predicted Lineups & Protest

Liverpool can take one other step in direction of Champions League qualification by beating Crystal Palace, as Anfield levels its newest protest towards ticket costs.

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace

Premier League (34) | AnfieldSaturday, April 25, 2026 | 3pm (BST)

The Reds host Oliver Glasner’s aspect on Saturday afternoon, seeking to construct on final weekend’s dramatic Merseyside derby win.

With 5 Premier League video games remaining, it’s a case of Liverpool securing a top-five end, however probably ending up third.

Right here’s all it is advisable know forward of the conflict with Palace.

One other large step in direction of the Champions League?

Final weekend’s 2-1 win at Everton wasn’t solely a joyous derby victory, however it was additionally important within the combat for Champions League soccer.

Liverpool have now opened up a wholesome hole on sixth place, sitting 5 factors away from Brighton and with a recreation in hand.

There are journeys to Man United and Aston Villa to return, and the go to of Chelsea, so a slip-up have to be averted towards Palace.

Liverpool have had per week with no recreation, which ought to solely stand them in good stead, whereas Palace have one eye on their upcoming Convention League semi ultimate within the week.

One other protest deliberate at Anfield

There was widespread criticism of elevated ticket costs amongst Liverpool’s fanbase, with protests staged outdoors Anfield this month, and banners unfurled on the Kop.

Now, one other protest will happen within the thirteenth minute of Saturday’s conflict, with 1000’s of yellow playing cards set to be hoisted aloft.

The playing cards will likely be distributed to match-going followers earlier than kick-off, within the newest act of defiance from supporters.

? Saturday: @LFC v Crystal Palace.

?? Present FSG The Yellow Card

1??3?? Increase your yellow card on the thirteenth minute

?Inform them: Sufficient Is Sufficient – *NO* to THREE YEARS of value rises

?Choose one up outdoors Anfield earlier than the match. pic.twitter.com/KeRAKgClr1

— Spirit of Shankly (@spiritofshankly) April 20, 2026

Palace impressing regardless of key exits

Palace’s season began with a victory over Liverpool within the Neighborhood Protect at Wembley, with the Eagles prevailing on penalties.

Glasner’s males have had their unhealthy outcomes, however they’ve fared impressively after shedding Eberechi Eze final summer season after which Marc Guehi in January.

Palace could sit thirteenth within the Premier League, however they’re solely seven factors behind sixth-place Brighton with two video games in hand.

Not solely that, however the south Londoners are within the semi-finals of the Convention League, going through Shakhtar Donetsk over two legs within the subsequent fortnight.

Liverpool group information

Liverpool must make do with out Giorgi Mamardashvili this weekend after he suffered a horrible gash to his leg towards Everton.

However Alisson might doubtlessly return, with Arne Slot offering an replace on the Brazilian in Friday’s press convention.

“Ali is near returning to play, let’s see if tomorrow comes too early, sure or no,” Slot mentioned.

“That leaves after all Freddie Woodman as an possibility who is certainly match.”

Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo are all out with severe accidents – whereas, Hugo Ekitike has had profitable surgical procedure after rupturing his Achilles.

Liverpool beginning XI prediction

Freddie Woodman will make his first Premier League begin for Liverpool if Alisson isn’t match.

Slot could deliver Jeremie Frimpong again into the group at right-back, however Curtis Jones carried out effectively there within the derby.

Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister might additionally play, whereas teenage striker Will Wright skilled with the senior group this week so might make the bench.

In assault, Mohamed Salah has discovered some kind and can certainly be within the XI, in his third-last dwelling recreation for Liverpool.

Predicted LFC XI: Woodman; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Isak.

How will Crystal Palace line-up vs. Liverpool?

Palace drew 0-0 at dwelling to West Ham on Monday night time, and their beginning lineup is prone to look comparable.

That mentioned, rumoured Liverpool switch goal Adam Wharton is match once more and will return to the guts of the midfield.

Glasner can have one eye on Europe subsequent Thursday, so there could also be part of him that’s prepared to rotate a bit and in addition not threat Wharton.

Cheick Doucoure (muscle), Evann Guessand (knee) and Eddie Nketiah (thigh) are all out for Palace.

Doable Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Johnson; Mateta

Liverpool’s dwelling document vs. Crystal Palace

It was Palace who Liverpool drew 1-1 with at Anfield final Might earlier than lifting the Premier League trophy final Might, they usually have fared effectively there lately.

An Eze aim sealed a 1-0 win in April 2024, and in 2022/23, they picked up one other 1-1 draw.

Liverpool’s final dwelling win towards Palace was again in September 2021, when objectives from Sadio Mane, Salah and Naby Keita impressed a 3-0 victory.

Palace additionally received 3-0 at Anfield within the Carabao Cup last-16 earlier this season.

Did You Know?

Salah isn’t the drive he was, however his numbers this season are nonetheless superior to less-criticised English attackers.

The Egyptian has 12 objectives in all competitions, with Cole Palmer (10), Phil Foden (10) and Bukayo Saka (9) all trailing behind.

Salah additionally has eight assists – Foden and Saka have 5 apiece, and Palmer solely has three.

Just one participant out of the 4 has continuously been criticised, and he’s 33 and never in his early to mid-20s!

Who’s the referee for Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace?

Andy Madley is in command of Saturday’s recreation, refereeing Liverpool for the third time within the league this season.

The primary was the 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, then the 1-1 draw at dwelling to Burnley, so he isn’t precisely a fortunate omen!

Madley is assisted by Simon Bennett and Craig Taylor – Paul Tierney is the fourth official – whereas Neil Davies is on VAR obligation. Sian Massey-Ellis is his deputy.

Comply with the match with TIA

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace isn’t dwell on UK tv, because of it being a Saturday 3pm kick-off.

TIA’s matchday dwell weblog is one of the best place to maintain up with the motion, with Harry McMullen offering minute-by-minute updates from 2.15pm.

Come on you Reds!