Gary Neville and Roy Keane have contrasting opinions on the outcome of Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League clash with Crystal Palace this weekend.
The match pits the league’s only two unbeaten sides against each other at Selhurst Park, a rematch of last month’s Community Shield, which Palace won on penalties. It will also mark Liverpool’s first 3pm Saturday kickoff of the season.
Since their Wembley setback, Arne Slot’s side have bounced back impressively, winning seven straight games in all competitions. Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner’s Palace team are on a stunning 17-match unbeaten run, meaning one of these streaks will come to an end.
Neville vs Keane: Palace v Liverpool Predictions
On the latest Stick to Football episode from The Overlap, the pundits shared their forecasts for the weekend’s fixtures, including Palace vs Liverpool.
Keane backed Liverpool to edge it, predicting:
> “Liverpool. 2-1 Liverpool.”
Neville, however, expected a tighter affair, going for a draw:
> “I think draw. Yeah, 1-1.”
Storylines Heading Into the Clash
There are several intriguing angles surrounding this fixture. Liverpool will be seeking revenge for their Community Shield defeat, while both sides will want a psychological boost ahead of their Carabao Cup meeting next month.
Another subplot involves defender Marc Guehi, whose transfer to Liverpool fell through on deadline day. Initially, it appeared he would be making his return to Selhurst Park as a Red, but instead, he’ll be lining up against Slot’s team.
Liverpool boast an outstanding record at Selhurst Park over the last decade, with nine wins and one draw from their last 10 league visits. However, most of those victories have been narrow, hard-fought battles — apart from their emphatic 7-0 win during the 2020/21 season.
The Reds have made a habit of grinding out close wins this season, with each of their last six victories decided by a single goal. If they are to come away with three points again, it will likely require another razor-thin margin.
Even without the suspended Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool have a wealth of attacking firepower, which could give them the edge. Still, any win will be welcome against a Palace side who fully deserved their Community Shield triumph last month.
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