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| Crystal Palace vs Liverpool | December 9 2023, 6:30 AM EDT |
| Crystal Palace odds | +480 |
| Liverpool odds | -181 |
| Draw | +359 |
| Over\Under | 2 -344/+280 |
Crystal Palace is yet again in an institutional crisis, a development many fans anticipated. Following their decision to part ways with football legend Patrick Vieira due to unsatisfactory results, despite a positive trend in gameplay, Crystal Palace reverted to their former manager and club legend, Roy Hodgson.
Well past his prime, Hodgson’s return has seen Crystal Palace positioned 14th, struggling to secure victories. To complicate matters further, the London-based club will face another formidable opponent, Manchester City, after facing Liverpool.
This comes after losing 2-0 against Bournemouth in this week’s mid-week game, where Iraola’s patterns out of possession, the pressing tactics that made him famous at Rayo Vallecano, completely outplayed Hodgson’s typical pragmatic, passive play.
To add insult to injury, Roy Hodgson was fuming on Prime’s microphone, calling the fans “spoilt” in response to the abuse he faced from some of the supporters, as reported by the Daily Mail. The situation at Crystal Palace has reached a point where a turnaround seems implausible, and yet, the club has no ready replacement for Hodgson. This creates a particularly peculiar and challenging scenario, especially as they prepare to host the country’s second-best team.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, December 9, 6:39 AM EDT
- Stadium: Selhurst Park Stadium
- Location: London, England
- Last match: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: 0-0 (February 25, 2023, Premier League)
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool, Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Liverpool to win
- Odds: -181 (Tonybet)
The past three encounters between both teams have ended in dull draws, the last one even not seeing any goals. Though some might be misled into believing that Crystal Palace is Liverpool’s kryptonite, the reality is quite the opposite.
Liverpool usually outruns and outplays Crystal Palace due to the big difference in individual quality, but is often overconfident and shoots itself in the foot. This will be something Jürgen Klopp will keep in mind, knowing that Manchester City’s unexpected 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa gives the Reds an edge.
Next up… a trip to the capital 👊 #CRYLIV pic.twitter.com/QKTUb3LXln
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 7, 2023
Securing three points against Crystal Palace could significantly impact Liverpool’s title aspirations. Often, titles are determined by points gained or lost in these matches against lower-ranked teams rather than direct encounters with rivals (as evidenced by the recent 1-1 draw between City and Liverpool).
Consistently winning against smaller clubs is where Liverpool has traditionally found challenges, and overcoming this could make all the difference in their title chase.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Betting Tip
- Pick: Dominik Szoboszlai to score
- Odds: +420 (Tonybet)
The biggest challenge is whether to deploy the strongest starting XI. Pairing Szoboszlai with Endo could be a strategic move, as Endo has recently emerged as a crucial balancing force in the team, adept at initiating attacks and thwarting counter-attacks. Against weaker defences such as Palace’s, Szoboszlai comes in handy, finding the spaces between the defenders that create significant opportunities for Liverpool.
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