Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, key players

Liverpool host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

The Reds escaped a late scare to beat Championship side Southampton in the last round.

Palace also dug deep to advance, needing penalties to beat Millwall at Selhurst Park.

Liverpool lost at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. They have just one win in their last six games across all competitions and will be desperate to return to winning ways.

The Merseyside outfit are the most successful side in the competition and will hope the tournament can give them a much-needed boost.

It remains to be seen whether manager Arne Slot will field a strong XI, given their upcoming schedule, which includes matches against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.

Palace have suffered a dip in form after their impressive start to the season, failing to win any of their last four games across all competitions.

However, the Eagles are unbeaten in their last two games against Liverpool, and given the Reds’ poor form, they will be confident of advancing to the next round.

This encounter could be one of the most exciting of the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Liverpool have triumphed 37 times, lost 17 and drawn 14 of their previous fixtures with Palace.

Liverpool remain without goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong. Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch are doubtful.

Palace are only missing Caleb Kporha, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure for their trip to Anfield.

Dominik Szoboszlai: The Hungarian has been the Reds most consistent player this term, delivering his best wherever he has played.

Hugo Ekitike: The French forward has six goals across all competitions – the most for Liverpool.

Marc Guehi: Guehi has enjoyed a good start to the season, further cementing his place as one of the best centre-backs in English football.

Jean-Philippe Mateta: He has found the back of the net six times this term, the most for the Eagles.

Stats from 11v11.com