Liverpool vs Crystal Palace prediction 29.10.2025 | EFL Cup

With Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool, very few football experts expected such a strong start under Arne Slot. Still, the Reds immediately won the title last season under the new coach - something Klopp did just once in nine seasons at the club. However, this season, after a superb start, the Reds are in massive problems, losing five out of the last six across the competitions. Right now, after nine rounds, the Reds are in a disappointing seventh place with 15 points. Meanwhile, they are doing fine in the Champions League, winning six points in the first three rounds. 

The players who missed the previous games with injuries should remain sidelined - Alisson, Stefan Bajcetic, and Jeremie Frimpong. Meanwhile, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak, who missed the previous games, are listed as questionable for the Crystal Palace game. 

According to the bookies, coach Arne Slot is the fifth favorite to be sacked by a Premier League team, with the odds of around 13 on that bet. So, the outcome of this EFL Cup game could make a massive difference for his job security.

Crystal Palace came into this season after a magnificent last one, where they won their only major trophy as they secured the FA Cup title. However, in the Premier League, they were a stable mid-table team, constantly finishing between 10th and 15th place for over a decade. This year, the popular Eagles once again found themselves around the middle of the table, considering they are sitting in 10th place in the Premier League with 13 points in nine rounds - three points away from European spots. Unfortunately, the Eagles are in bad form and will now look to secure points against another team desperate to win points.

After a 1:0 loss vs Arsenal, coach Oliver Glasner spoke to the media. He wasn't too unhappy with a loss, saying he is proud of what they showed, especially in the first half. The coach said they had chances to score but failed, which eventually cost them.