Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info
Liverpool play away in the Premier League for the first time this season on Monday, when they are set to meet Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The Reds opened the season in fine form, as they demolished West Ham United 4-0. The Eagles, meanwhile, kept a clean sheet on the road, winning 2-0 at Fulham.
Fabinho could make his first competitive start for Liverpool after being named a substitute in the opening game of the campaign, with manager Jurgen Klopp considering his options in defence because of injuries.
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Palace could be without one of their main strengths at home—fan group Holmesdale Fanatics will be absent from the match.
Giuseppe Muro of the Evening Standard reported the supporters, famous for creating a lively atmosphere at the ground, will be missing for the first time in 13 years after a disagreement with Palace.
Date: Monday, Aug. 20
Time: 8 p.m. (BST), 3 p.m. (ET)
Odds: Liverpool win: 9-20, Palace win: 27-5, Draw: 7-2
Live Stream: Sky Go (UK), NBC Sports Live (U.S.)
TV: Sky Sports Premier League (UK), Sky Sports Main Event (UK), NBC Sports Live (U.S.)
Odds via OddsShark.
Preview
As one of the favourites to win the league this term, the focus on Klopp's men has intensified.
Liverpool have taken a step forward since their appearance in last season's UEFA Champions League final because of their shrewd business in the transfer market.
However, the German coach has been forced to shuffle his pack early on, as defenders Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren battle for fitness. As such, the visitors could have an unusual pairing at centre-back for their trip to south London.
James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo tweeted after Klopp's press conference on Friday that Joel Gomez and Fabinho are in line to start:
Palace manager Roy Hodgson was impressed with Liverpool in pre-season and complimented Klopp on his work at Anfield.
Rob Guest of Football.London quoted Hodgson ahead of Monday's fixture:
"Of course I watched the West Ham game, and they were very impressive that day. They were as impressive as I expected them to be. They've got stronger and stronger through the season. It's Jurgen Klopp's third full season, and those seasons give you transfer windows.
"I think in each of the transfer windows, they've been steadily improving on the players they have, as well as improving the players who are already there. If you've got good players at the club, keeping them is also a difficult task. Liverpool will say they know that because they've lost the likes of Suarez and Coutinho."
The trident of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino has taken Liverpool to another level in the past 12 months. However, Palace are a difficult prospect at Selhurst.
The stadium has one of the best atmospheres in the top flight, but the Holmesdale Fanatics' absence could damage the home side's chances of getting a result.
Palace's fans have often intimidated travelling teams. Consequently, Liverpool might find this visit easier than usual trips to south London.
Eagles winger Wilfried Zaha recently signed a new five-year deal to remain with the club, and he could be vital if Hodgson's game plan is to counter-attack.
Zaha is one of the most exciting players in England and could exploit the injuries in the Reds defence with his pace.
