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Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Crystal Palace FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Liverpool FC
Mon 20 Aug 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Crystal Palace FC vs Liverpool FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Simon Bennett
8 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

2
3
11
Crystal Palace FC 16 games · Avg 3.0 goals Liverpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-20 Crystal Palace FC 0–2 Liverpool FC

Recent Form

Crystal Palace FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Liverpool FC H 0–2 L
11 Aug Fulham FC A 2–0 W
Liverpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Crystal Palace FC A 2–0 W
12 Aug West Ham United FC H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Crystal Palace FC Liverpool FC
#22 Position #12
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts). Liverpool FC are 12th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' It looks surprising Crystal Palace FC does not make any changes. James Tomkins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Liverpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andrew Robertson made 409 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Crystal Palace FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Liverpool FC's shape.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' James Milner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 409 appearances.
  • 40' Liverpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 42' Poor challenge from Patrick van Aanholt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 45' James Milner puts Liverpool FC on the lead.
  • 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 67' Another substitution for Liverpool FC to replace James Milner by Jordan Henderson on 67 minute.
  • 70' Crystal Palace FC make a change. Christian Benteke trudges off to be replaced by Alexander Sorloth on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Aaron Wan-Bissaka is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
  • 79' Joel Ward has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andros Townsend on 79 minute.
  • 83' The Crystal Palace FC manager makes a substitution. Jeffrey Schlupp departs to be replaced by Max Meyer.
  • 87' Liverpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Lallana is hanging Naby Keita on the field on 87 minute.
  • 90' Sadio Mane has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Roberto Firmino makes way for Daniel Sturridge at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Liverpool FC.
  • With this win, Liverpool FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Crystal Palace FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roy Hodgson

Liverpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jurgen Klopp

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.3 Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC16% Draw36% Liverpool FC48%
Actual: Liverpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes19% 0% No81%
Avg goals/match: 1.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 39%
61%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Crystal Palace FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Liverpool FC
84%
Crystal Palace FC or Liverpool FC
64%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Crystal Palace FC5% Draw64% Liverpool FC31%
Actual: Liverpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.7%
0 – 1
26%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
1.7%
0 – 4
1.2%
2 – 1
1.2%
2 – 0
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%

Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC

Handicap Crystal Palace FC covers Push Liverpool FC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 8% 91%
-0.5 9% — 91%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 31% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 15% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
74% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.