Crystal Palace are unbeaten in three meetings with Liverpool, their longest such streak since 1993, never before putting together a four matches undefeated sequence against the Reds.
The Eagles are also unbeaten in three trips to Anfield, winning there four times since 2015, losing on only five occasions during this time frame.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace preview
Liverpool have now officially entered crisis territory, so can the side who've won the League Cup more than any other, featuring in three of the last four finals, avoid an unceremonious early exit? On Saturday night, the Premier League champions were beaten again, this time chaotically but deservedly beaten 3-2 by Brentford in West London. Miloš Kerkez and Mohamed Salah both scored right at the end of each half, but to no avail, as they were comprehensively out played. So, having started the season with five straight wins, that's now a fourth successive league defeat.
As a result, Arne Slot's side have slipped down to seventh, already seven points adrift league leaders Arsenal. Their next two league fixtures are Aston Villa at home and then a trip to Manchester City, with the small matter of a Champions League tie against Real Madrid in-between, so performances really need to improve and fast. In this competition, back when everything was hunky-dory, they overcame Southampton 2-1 on Merseyside in the previous round, with Alexander Isak breaking the deadlock, before Hugo Ekitiké tapped home the winner, shown a second yellow card for his celebration. The Reds have not lost an EFL Cup tie, with supporters in attendance, at Anfield since September 2018 against Chelsea, but could that fact be about to change on Merseyside?
Well, having been unbeaten in 19 matches themselves not so long ago, Crystal Palace come into this one without a win in four. Oliver Glasner's side were defeated 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday, rarely threatening all afternoon, a result that saw them drop to tenth in the table, having lost to Everton and played out a 3-3 thriller with Bournemouth beforehand.
Meantime, those who believed that Palace would cruise to Conference League glory this season suffered a serious reality check last Thursday when AEK Lanaca claimed a surprise 1-0 win at Selhurst. In this competition, the Eagles required a penalty shootout to oust fierce South London rivals Millwall in the previous round, with Walter Benítez the hero, making two saves. Glasner has proven that he will take the domestic cups seriously, reaching the EFL Cup quarter-finals last year as well as, famously, winning the FA Cup in May. So, the Palace faithful making the pilgrimage to Anfield on Wednesday will do so believing they can win, having already beaten Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield, and then 2-1 at Selhurst just 32 days ago.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 68.
- Liverpool Wins: 37. Draws: 14. Crystal Palace Wins: 17.
Liverpool team news
Arne Slot is without goalkeeper Alisson as well as Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong due to injury, while Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak are doubts, having not feature at the weekend.
Giorgi Mamardashvili will start a fifth successive match in goal, while Andy Robertson, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endō and Federico Chiesa are among those who will enjoy rare starts. Teenager Rio Ngumoha scored the 100th minute winner at Newcastle in August, that feels like a lifetime ago doesn't it, set to start this tie, having done so against Southampton in round three.
Should centre-back Rhys Williams feature, it would be his first Liverpool appearance since May 2021, coincidentally also against Palace, having been loaned out to five different clubs since.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Gomes, Williams, Robertson; Endō, Nyoni, Wirtz; Chiesa, Ekitiké, Ngumoha.
Liverpool player to watch vs Crystal Palace
Florian Wirtz is still searching for his first Liverpool goal, this set to be his 14th appearance for the club, so can he end the draught?
Crystal Palace team news
Oliver Glasner made just three changes against AEK Larnaca last mid-week and his team have looked fatigued, so will any more be made here? These changes saw Jaydee Canvot come into defence, while the midfield pairing was switched, with Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes rotated in
Here, Walter Benítez could make just his second appearance for the club in goal, while Borna Sosa will deputise at left-wing-back, having been suspended in the Conference League. Romain Esse started against former side Millwall in round three, but Justin Devenny is more likely to be rotated in here. Lastly, Marc Guéhi will surely be ultra-motivated, having almost joined Liverpool on deadline day.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (3-4-3): Benítez; Canvot, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Yéremy, Sarr, Mateta.
Crystal Palace player to watch vs Liverpool
Eddie Nketiah scored the winner against Liverpool at Selhurst in September, while he has 13 career Carabao Cups goals to his name, so could he be the hero at Anfield?
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace prediction
This tie is so tough to predict, because who know what you're going to get from Liverpool, but we believe the Reds will, just, prevail, although with little certainty: Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Premier League
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup?
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace takes place on Wednesday 29 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 15:45 (EDT) & 12:45 (PDT).