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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Team News and Confirmed Lineups

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Here’s the latest team news and the confirmed lineups ahead of the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool clash this afternoon.

Palace are on a poor streak in the Premier League, with three losses in a row without scoring, and manager Pierre Sage is on thin ice with the Palace board.

Liverpool are also stuck in a bit of a rut with back-to-back defeats, including a loss in Turkey against Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

Crystal Palace Team News

Palace manager Pierre Sage needs a good result at Selhurst Park this afternoon, after a poor couple of weeks in the Premier League, in which they currently sit in the relegation zone after nine games.

The Frenchman will be without striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who serves the first of his three-game suspension, with Jorgen Strand Larsen expected to start.

“We need him to play, we need him to press, and we need him to score; he showed us that against Ipswich and Lech Poznan,” stated Sage.

Palace have the worst defensive record in the league, and a recall for the experienced Jefferson Lerma could be on the cards after another shaky defensive display for Honest Ahanor.

Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim: Crystal Palace: London, England, 28th August 2026. Pierre Sage head coach of Crystal Palace during the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London.

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Liverpool Team News

Liverpool were disappointingly defeated by Fenerbahce in midweek, and that followed a home loss to Arsenal last weekend.

Manager Andoni Iraola was unsure about the fitness of Ryan Gravenberch, who has been missing in recent weeks.

“It’s a day-to-day thing; it’s a matter of pain. Let’s see if he can deal with the pain and can help us”, outlined Iraola.

Alexander Isak is expected to have a late fitness test, with Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo expected to start up top if the Swede isn’t fit to start.

Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Starting XI: Henderson (C), Mingueza, Richards, Disasi, Lerma, Mitchell, Wharton, Timber, Kamada, Pino, Strand Larsen.

Subs: Benítez, Canvot, Khalaili, Doucouré, Hughes, Chilwell, Osorio, McNeil, Nketiah.

Liverpool Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes

Starting XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Barcola, Araujo.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Tsimikas, Munoz, Nyoni, McConnell, Koumas, Ngumoha.

Last Word: Prediction for Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

Palace can’t seem to shake off their defensive struggles and currently have the worst defensive record in the Premier League with 21 conceded in nine games.

Liverpool should have enough quality to cut through the home side, and if they get an early goal, then a comfortable afternoon in South London could be on the cards.

Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool