Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Lineups April 2026 – In a strong position to secure a place in the 2026-27 Champions League, Liverpool under the refreshed leadership of Arne Slot will host an increasingly resilient Crystal Palace on matchday 34 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season.

The match is scheduled to take place at Anfield on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 03.00 PM local time

The reigning Premier League champions successfully claimed derby pride in the Merseyside clash last weekend, while The Eagles extended their unbeaten run with a 0-0 draw against West Ham United.

Now, before the match begins, let us take a look at Mansion Sports’ prediction for the Liverpool vs Crystal Palace lineups for April 2026 below!

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Liverpool

Different venue, similar situation, but a different outcome – a central defender once again scored a last-minute goal in the Merseyside derby.

After James Tarkowski previously rescued a draw for Everton in the final derby at Goodison Park, this time Virgil van Dijk became Liverpool’s hero with a late winning header that set a record, after Mohamed Salah and Beto had both scored earlier.

The decisive goal in the 100th minute marked the sixth time Liverpool have scored a 90+ minute winner against Everton in the Premier League – more than any team against a single opponent – while also slightly easing the pressure on Arne Slot.

Thanks to Chelsea’s poor form, Liverpool now only require a few positive results to secure a place in next season’s Champions League. They currently sit fifth in the standings and hold a five-point advantage over Brighton & Hove Albion with a game in hand.

Although their chances of retaining the Premier League title are almost gone, Slot’s side have lost just once in their last 10 home league matches, and they will now face an opponent whose focus is beginning to shift toward European competition.

Crystal Palace

Not a team unfamiliar with trophies in recent years, Crystal Palace as holders of the FA Cup and Community Shield are under little pressure in the remainder of the Premier League season, unlike their ambitions in European competition.

This away trip to Anfield takes place five days before they travel to Poland for the first leg of the Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk, making it understandable if their focus is somewhat divided.

After facing Fiorentina in the quarter-finals, Oliver Glasner rotated his squad against West Ham and managed to secure a goalless draw against a side fighting in the relegation zone.

Currently in 13th place with a game in hand, Palace are beginning to show their ability to balance domestic and European competitions. After enduring a 12-match winless run, they have now recorded seven wins from their last 14 matches in all competitions.

The Eagles are also unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches since a narrow defeat to Manchester United in March, and Glasner has even recorded an impressive record against Liverpool throughout 2025 with three wins and one draw across all competitions.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Lineups April 2026

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

From Liverpool’s squad perspective, in an attempt to deny Beto an equalizing goal last weekend, backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili suffered a significant knee injury and had to be hospitalized, and he is confirmed to be out for two to four weeks.

First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is also still recovering, meaning third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is likely to make his full Premier League debut for Liverpool, as well as his second start after the 3-0 defeat in the EFL Cup against Crystal Palace in October.

Wataru Endo, Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni remain long-term absentees, while Joe Gomez is still doubtful due to a muscle issue.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

Meanwhile, from the Crystal Palace side, Maxence Lacroix and Adam Wharton suffered injuries during the match against Fiorentina. Lacroix recovered and featured against West Ham, but Wharton remains sidelined due to an adductor injury.

The injury is the same one that forced him to withdraw from the England national team in March, making his chances of playing against Liverpool doubtful. In addition, Cheick Doucoure, Evann Guessand, and Eddie Nketiah are confirmed absentees.

After rotating the squad, Glasner is expected to reinstate key players such as Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, who have a good record against Liverpool.

This match is predicted to be an engaging contest with both teams employing attacking styles of play.

Liverpool will aim to secure their position in the Champions League zone, while Crystal Palace could provide a surprise with their consistent performances.

Therefore, do not miss this exciting match and continue to monitor the Liverpool vs Crystal Palace lineups for April 2026 for the latest updates before kick-off.