Trent has returned to his right-back role under Slot, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting forward and taking shots. This season, he’s registered six shots in six Premier League games, managing at least one in four of those matches. In the Champions League, he’s added another shot in two games, bringing his total to seven shots from eight appearances—a solid return for a full-back.

Palace have struggled this season, conceding an average of 14 shots per home game. Glasner’s system encourages wingbacks to push high, creating space for Trent to exploit and potentially add to his shot tally.

Liverpool are rightly favourites for this match given their strong start to the season, but they’ve averaged 2.33 saves per away game. In fact, their goalkeeper has made at least two saves in every match so far, including games against Ipswich, Wolves, and Bournemouth. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have managed at least two shots on target in all six of their games this season, suggesting they could force Liverpool’s keeper into action once again.

In the 12 games these two sides have played this season, 10 have featured at least two goals. The exceptions were Palace’s match against Man Utd, which saw 20 shots, nine on target, and a combined xG of 2.38, and Liverpool’s 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool have scored in five of their six games, while Palace have found the net in four of six, conceding in five.

Both teams possess attacking talent and can threaten the goal, but Liverpool are particularly strong up front and should have no trouble scoring at least twice in this encounter.

Simon Hooper will referee this match, known for his strict card discipline. So far this season, he has officiated three Premier League games, averaging five cards per match, with both teams receiving cards in each game. In fact, five of the six teams under his control this season have been shown at least two cards.

Last season, Hooper officiated 25 Premier League games, giving cards to both teams in 21 of them and averaging 4.68 cards per match. Crystal Palace and Liverpool have seen consistent card action this season, with both teams receiving and allowing cards in all their fixtures. Liverpool have collected one or more cards in all six games and two or more in 50% of this season’s premier league fixtures

As mentioned above, Crystal Palace’s wing-back system should benefit Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the likely result being space for the defender to shoot from.

He is unafraid to pull the trigger when the opportunity presents itself, having had six shots in his six Premier League games, and twice already this season taking two shots in a single game.

Against a side that will offer him more space than most, there is every chance he can add two more shots to his season’s tally of seven here.

Trent has taken six shots this season, but only one has been on target, coming in his recent game against Wolves. However, he is likely to have more freedom to get forward in this match. With Palace pushing their full-backs up and Daichi Kamada advancing in midfield, Adam Wharton could be left isolated in the centre.

This opens up opportunities for Liverpool to exploit on the counter when they win the ball deep and transition quickly. Trent will likely find chances on these breaks, and Palace may resort to cynical fouls to stop Liverpool’s attacks, giving Trent potential free-kick opportunities near the box.

There’s a strong likelihood of at least three cards in the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool match, with Simon Hooper as the referee. Known for his strict card discipline, Hooper has officiated three Premier League games this season, averaging five cards per match, with both teams receiving cards in each game. Five of the six teams he’s overseen this season have received at least two cards.

Last season, Hooper maintained a high card count, issuing cards to both teams in 21 of his 25 Premier League matches, with an average of 4.68 cards per game. Both Crystal Palace and Liverpool have seen cards consistently this season, with all their fixtures involving both teams receiving bookings.

Eze has taken 25 shots in his six games so far this season in what’s been a disappointing start to the season for Palace.

He will be involved in everything that Palace do going forward, along with being on free kicks in and around the box. He will also look to get into the box at every opportunity to support Mateta.

He has registered three or more shots in five of six games and two shots or more in all six. Palace won’t get that many chances, but Liverpool have conceded at least seven shots at goal in every away game this season. When the Eagles do get chances, Eze is likely to be at the front of the queue.