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Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 7

Kick-off

Sat 5 Oct 2024

12:30

Venue

Selhurst Park

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson model favours Liverpool (46%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Crystal Palace face Liverpool.

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Full Analysis

Selhurst Park plays host to Crystal Palace versus Liverpool in Premier League, Regular Season - 7. Kick-off: Saturday 5 October 2024 at 12:30 UTC.

Form & Momentum

Crystal Palace have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Premier League outings this season: 3W 4D 3L. Last five: L D D D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.10 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Crystal Palace have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this season: 5W 3D 2L from 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Selhurst Park. Their home PPG of 1.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Crystal Palace are significantly better at Selhurst Park than their overall form suggests.

Liverpool (all games): 7W 2D 1L across 10 Premier League outings this term — 2.30 points per game. Last five: W W L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Liverpool have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

Liverpool away from home this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 away games — 2.10 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

On a straight form reading, Liverpool are the stronger side — 1.00 PPG clear of the hosts (2.30 vs 1.30). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.

H2H Analysis

Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 6 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Crystal Palace, 3 for Liverpool and 2 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.

The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 14 Apr 2024, ended 1–0 with Crystal Palace winning.

The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.

Trading

Crystal Palace half-time and goal-timing data (44 games, 22 at home): BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%.

Liverpool half-time and goal-timing data (44 games, 22 at away): BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.

From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Crystal Palace 61% and Liverpool 61% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Crystal Palace 54% | Liverpool 64%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Crystal Palace 1.10 xG and Liverpool 1.57 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Crystal Palace attack 0.927 / defence 0.919 | Liverpool attack 1.158 / defence 0.791. League average goals — home 1.498 / away 1.473. Liverpool's defence strength of 0.791 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 44 Crystal Palace games / 44 Liverpool games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Crystal Palace 24% | Draw 30% | Liverpool 46%. Fair-value odds: Crystal Palace 4.17 | Draw 3.33 | Liverpool 2.17. Liverpool hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.67. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.67 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Picks & Verdict

On the Poisson output, Liverpool are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Liverpool if the outright odds are short.

On the goals line, Poisson's 2.67 combined xG gives a 50% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 3.5 goals per game points in the other direction.

The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 55%. Form rates are neutral: Crystal Palace 40% | Liverpool 60%.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (1W–2D–3W), with no clear historical advantage.
H2H H2H history and Poisson model both point to Liverpool — H2H win rate 50% vs Poisson 46%.
Form Liverpool lead on PPG: 2.30 vs 1.30 — in-form visitors may prove difficult to contain.
Form Crystal Palace Poisson xG (1.10) is below their recent form scoring rate (2.40) — opposition defensive quality is suppressing the model's expectation.
Form Liverpool Poisson xG (1.57) is below their form scoring rate (2.20) — home defensive strength is discounting away goal expectation.
Goals Form averages (~2.9 goals/game) and Poisson xG (2.67) both support Over 2.5 goals at 50%.
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Liverpool — Liverpool at 46% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model shows elevated draw probability at 30% — tight contest expected.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Selhurst Park • Kick-off: Saturday 5 Oct 2024, 12:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Crystal Palace 24% | Draw 30% | Liverpool 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 55% | xG Crystal Palace 1.10 / Liverpool 1.57 • Poisson strength factors: Crystal Palace attack 0.927 / def 0.919 | Liverpool attack 1.158 / def 0.791 | league avg home 1.498 / away 1.473 • Poisson stance: Liverpool (46%) — moderate lean

🧮 Prediction Model

1.10

Crystal Palace xG

Expected Goals

1.57

Liverpool xG

24%
30%
46%
Crystal Palace Draw Liverpool

55%

BTTS

77%

Over 1.5

50%

Over 2.5

28%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Crystal Palace vs Liverpool kick off?

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool kicked off at 12:30 on Saturday 5 October 2024 at Selhurst Park.

What was the final score in Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?

Crystal Palace 0 - 1 Liverpool.

Where is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool being played?

The match is being played at Selhurst Park.

What competition is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool part of?

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?

Our statistical model gives Crystal Palace a 24% chance of winning, Liverpool a 46% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Liverpool the favourite.

Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?

Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Crystal Palace and Liverpool will score (BTTS).

Will Crystal Palace vs Liverpool have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.

What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Liverpool?

Record (6 meetings): Crystal Palace 1W | Draws 2 | Liverpool 3W.

What form are Crystal Palace and Liverpool in?

Crystal Palace (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-D-D-D-L. Liverpool (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-L-W-W.

🧮 Model Insight

Where the Numbers Come From

Crystal Palace's attacking strength (0.93x league average) is weighed against Liverpool's defensive record (0.79x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.10. Flip it around — Liverpool's attack (1.16x) against Crystal Palace's defence (0.92x) — and the away total comes out at 1.57.

These ratings are built from 44/44 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.5%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.4%), 0-1 (9.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Liverpool Win

24%

Crystal Palace

4.15

30%

Draw

3.31

46%

Liverpool

2.19

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

12.0%

Draw

Most likely

0 – 1

10.9%

Away win

1 – 2

9.4%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.10

Crystal Palace xG

Total xG

2.67

1.57

Liverpool xG

24%
30%
46%
Crystal PalaceDrawLiverpool

4.15

24%

Home win

3.31

30%

Draw

2.19

46%

Away win

Goals Markets

75%

Over 1.5

1.33

25%

Under 1.5

4.00

50%

Over 2.5

2.00

50%

Under 2.5

2.00

28%

Over 3.5

3.57

72%

Under 3.5

1.39

13%

Over 4.5

7.69

87%

Under 4.5

1.15

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

55%

BTTS Yes

1.81

45%

BTTS No

2.24

Clean Sheet

21%

Crystal Palace

4.80

33%

Liverpool

3.00

Win to Nil

5%

Crystal Palace

19.90

15%

Liverpool

6.56

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 7.0 10.9 8.5 4.5 1.8 0.5
1 7.6 12.0 9.4 4.9 1.9 0.6
2 4.2 6.6 5.2 2.7 1.1 0.3
3 1.5 2.4 1.9 1.0 0.4 0.1
4 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.1
5 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.098
λ Away (xG) 1.568
Total xG 2.666
League avg home goals 1.498
League avg away goals 1.473
Crystal Palace attack strength 0.927
Crystal Palace defence strength 0.919
Liverpool attack strength 1.158
Liverpool defence strength 0.791
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 44 / 44

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.

How many goals are Crystal Palace and Liverpool expected to score?

The model projects 1.10 expected goals for Crystal Palace and 1.57 for Liverpool, a combined total of 2.67.

How confident is the prediction model for Crystal Palace vs Liverpool?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Recent Form Overview

Across their last 44 outings, Crystal Palace have picked up 1.18 PPG on a 13W 13D 18L record — L-D-D-D-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Crystal Palace, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Liverpool's form line: 29W 10D 5L from 44 games, 2.20 PPG, last five W-W-L-W-W. It's still early in the season for Liverpool, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Put side by side, Liverpool are the form team by 1.02 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Crystal Palace.

How They Fare by Venue

On home soil, Crystal Palace have posted 1.36 PPG from 22 outings (8W 6D 8L).

On the road, Liverpool have gone 12W 7D 3L from 22 away games — 1.95 PPG when travelling.

Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Liverpool come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.

Attack vs Defence

Crystal Palace are averaging 1.41 goals scored and 1.52 conceded per game recently; Liverpool are on 2.23 scored and 0.98 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Crystal Palace have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games; Liverpool in 61%.

Last 44 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Early Season
L D D D L
Liverpool

Liverpool

Early Season
W W L W W
44 Played 44
13/13/18 W / D / L 29/10/5
1.18 Points Per Game 2.20
1.41 Avg Goals Scored 2.23
1.52 Avg Goals Conceded 0.98
2.93 Avg Goals / Game 3.20
11 Clean Sheets 14
27 BTTS 27
24 Over 2.5 Games 28
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

L
A Everton
1–2
28 Sep
D
H Manchester United
0–0
21 Sep
D
H Leicester
2–2
14 Sep
D
A Chelsea
1–1
01 Sep
L
H West Ham
0–2
24 Aug
L
A Brentford
1–2
18 Aug
W
H Aston Villa
5–0
19 May
W
A Wolves
3–1
11 May
W
H Manchester United
4–0
06 May
D
A Fulham
1–1
27 Apr
W
H Newcastle
2–0
24 Apr
W
H West Ham
5–2
21 Apr
W
A Liverpool
1–0
14 Apr
L
H Manchester City
2–4
06 Apr
L
A Bournemouth
0–1
02 Apr
D
A Nottingham Forest
1–1
30 Mar
D
H Luton
1–1
09 Mar
L
A Tottenham
1–3
02 Mar
W
H Burnley
3–0
24 Feb
D
A Everton
1–1
19 Feb
L
H Chelsea
1–3
12 Feb
L
A Brighton
1–4
03 Feb
W
H Sheffield Utd
3–2
30 Jan
L
A Arsenal
0–5
20 Jan
W
H Brentford
3–1
30 Dec
L
A Chelsea
1–2
27 Dec
D
H Brighton
1–1
21 Dec
D
A Manchester City
2–2
16 Dec
L
H Liverpool
1–2
09 Dec
L
H Bournemouth
0–2
06 Dec
D
A West Ham
1–1
03 Dec
L
A Luton
1–2
25 Nov
L
H Everton
2–3
11 Nov
W
A Burnley
2–0
04 Nov
L
H Tottenham
1–2
27 Oct
L
A Newcastle
0–4
21 Oct
D
H Nottingham Forest
0–0
07 Oct
W
A Manchester United
1–0
30 Sep
D
H Fulham
0–0
23 Sep
L
A Aston Villa
1–3
16 Sep
W
H Wolves
3–2
03 Sep
D
A Brentford
1–1
26 Aug
L
H Arsenal
0–1
21 Aug
W
A Sheffield Utd
1–0
12 Aug
Liverpool

Liverpool

W
A Wolves
2–1
28 Sep
W
H Bournemouth
3–0
21 Sep
L
H Nottingham Forest
0–1
14 Sep
W
A Manchester United
3–0
01 Sep
W
H Brentford
2–0
25 Aug
W
A Ipswich
2–0
17 Aug
W
H Wolves
2–0
19 May
D
A Aston Villa
3–3
13 May
W
H Tottenham
4–2
05 May
D
A West Ham
2–2
27 Apr
L
A Everton
0–2
24 Apr
W
A Fulham
3–1
21 Apr
L
H Crystal Palace
0–1
14 Apr
D
A Manchester United
2–2
07 Apr
W
H Sheffield Utd
3–1
04 Apr
W
H Brighton
2–1
31 Mar
D
H Manchester City
1–1
10 Mar
W
A Nottingham Forest
1–0
02 Mar
W
H Luton
4–1
21 Feb
W
A Brentford
4–1
17 Feb
W
H Burnley
3–1
10 Feb
L
A Arsenal
1–3
04 Feb
W
H Chelsea
4–1
31 Jan
W
A Bournemouth
4–0
21 Jan
W
H Newcastle
4–2
01 Jan
W
A Burnley
2–0
26 Dec
D
H Arsenal
1–1
23 Dec
D
H Manchester United
0–0
17 Dec
W
A Crystal Palace
2–1
09 Dec
W
A Sheffield Utd
2–0
06 Dec
W
H Fulham
4–3
03 Dec
D
A Manchester City
1–1
25 Nov
W
H Brentford
3–0
12 Nov
D
A Luton
1–1
05 Nov
W
H Nottingham Forest
3–0
29 Oct
W
H Everton
2–0
21 Oct
D
A Brighton
2–2
08 Oct
L
A Tottenham
1–2
30 Sep
W
H West Ham
3–1
24 Sep
W
A Wolves
3–1
16 Sep
W
H Aston Villa
3–0
03 Sep
W
A Newcastle
2–1
27 Aug
W
H Bournemouth
3–1
19 Aug
D
A Chelsea
1–1
13 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Crystal Palace and Liverpool in coming into this match?

Crystal Palace have gone 13W 13D 18L in their last 44 games (1.18 PPG), while Liverpool have gone 29W 10D 5L in their last 44 (2.20 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Crystal Palace at home or Liverpool away?

Liverpool's away record (1.95 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Crystal Palace at home: 1.36 PPG; Liverpool away: 1.95 PPG.

Have Crystal Palace or Liverpool been keeping clean sheets recently?

Crystal Palace have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Liverpool in 32%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

The Rivalry So Far

These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.

Notable Numbers

For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Liverpool won 3-0 on 18 Sep 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Crystal Palace have gone 1W 1D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Liverpool — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 10 Meetings

Crystal Palace

2

Crystal Palace

3

Draws

Liverpool

5

Liverpool

Recent Meetings

Liverpool
3–1
25 Apr 26
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
2–1
27 Sep 25
Liverpool
Liverpool
1–1
25 May 25
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
0–1
05 Oct 24
Liverpool
Liverpool
0–1
14 Apr 24
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–2
09 Dec 23
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
0–0
25 Feb 23
Liverpool
Liverpool
1–1
15 Aug 22
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–3
23 Jan 22
Liverpool
Liverpool
3–0
18 Sep 21
Crystal Palace

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Liverpool?

From 10 meetings on record, Crystal Palace have won 2, Liverpool have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.

When did Crystal Palace and Liverpool last play each other?

They last met on 25 April 2026, when Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace.

Who has won more matches between Crystal Palace and Liverpool?

Liverpool have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Full-Time Markets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Crystal Palace 54%, Liverpool 68% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 59% for Crystal Palace and 64% for Liverpool. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 46% and 41% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Crystal Palace keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Crystal Palace have failed to score in 27% of games.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Crystal Palace home games / Liverpool away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Early Season
Metric All
(44 games)
Venue
(22 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 27/44
(61.4%)
12/22
(54.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals 24/44
(54.5%)
13/22
(59.1%)
Over 3.5 Goals 17/44
(38.6%)
10/22
(45.5%)
Clean Sheet 11/44
(25%)
7/22
(31.8%)
Failed to Score 9/44
(20.5%)
6/22
(27.3%)
Liverpool Liverpool Early Season
Metric All
(44 games)
Venue
(22 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 27/44
(61.4%)
15/22
(68.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals 28/44
(63.6%)
14/22
(63.6%)
Over 3.5 Goals 18/44
(40.9%)
9/22
(40.9%)
Clean Sheet 14/44
(31.8%)
6/22
(27.3%)
Failed to Score 4/44
(9.1%)
1/22
(4.5%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Crystal Palace play Liverpool?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 54% of Crystal Palace's games and 68% of Liverpool's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 59% of Crystal Palace's matches and 64% of Liverpool's.

📰

Prediction vindicated as Liverpool edge out Crystal Palace 0-1.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 0-1 at Selhurst Park, Regular Season - 7, in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Crystal Palace 1.10 xG and Liverpool 1.57 xG, a combined 2.67. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Crystal Palace fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Crystal Palace attack 0.93 / defence 0.92 against Liverpool attack 1.16 / defence 0.79, drawn from 44/44 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Crystal Palace 24% | Draw 30% | Liverpool 46%, with Liverpool to win its most likely call at 46%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 77% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 55% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Crystal Palace 54%, Liverpool 64%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 61%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Crystal Palace's trading profile (44 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.

Liverpool's trading profile (44 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.

Form vs Result

On form, Liverpool arrived the stronger side — 2.20 PPG against 1.18. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Crystal Palace (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.77 scoring average — below par going forward. Liverpool (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.14 average — tighter than their form line.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 50% Over 2.5 probability, 1 goal scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 55% projected, one side was shut out.
Trading Trading data bucked — 59% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.