EFL Cup Tips: A 33/1 Bet Builder for Liverpool v Crystal Palace

Liverpool will be desperate to end their domestic defeats run when they host Crystal Palace at the Anfield for Wednesday’s EFL Cup fourth-round clash (19:45 BST).

Four straight Premier League defeats have left the Reds wounded, but cup nights under Arne Slot have been a different story. The Dutchman has lost just one home cup tie since taking charge — winning the other nine — and will demand an immediate response to Saturday’s 3-2 loss at Brentford.

Palace, though, won’t be short on belief. Oliver Glasner’s side may have lost three of their last four, including a 1-0 defeat at Arsenal, but they’ve already beaten the champions twice this season (including the Community Shield on penalties) and are unbeaten on their last three trips to Anfield.

This could be closer than expected — and our 33/1 Bet Builder leans into that potential twist.

Liverpool v Crystal Palace Bet Builder Tips

• Half-time result: Crystal Palace @ 4/1
• 4+ Crystal Palace shots on target @ 31/40
• Dominik Szoboszlai to assist @ 4/1

Pays out at 33/1

Eagles could fly early

Slow starts have been Liverpool’s undoing all season — they’ve conceded first in each of their last four league defeats, often struggling to settle into rhythm.

Slot is likely to shuffle his pack again, much like he did in the previous round against Southampton when several fringe players got minutes and key men like Salah, Van Dijk, and Szoboszlai were rested.

This time, he may have to lean on some of those stars — but Palace have a knack for catching the Reds cold. The visitors have led at half-time in each of their last three trips to Anfield, and with Liverpool’s defense still looking shaky, that early pattern could easily repeat itself.

Option 1: Half-time result – Crystal Palace @ 4/1

Palace’s attack still packs a punch

Don’t let recent results fool you — Palace have been among the Premier League’s most active attacking sides when it comes to testing goalkeepers. Before facing Arsenal, they’d racked up the most shots on target in the division.

They were limited to just one at the Emirates, but that was against the league’s most organized backline. Against a vulnerable Liverpool, they’ll back themselves to rediscover their spark.

Brentford fired seven shots on target last weekend, following four from Manchester United and six from Chelsea in Liverpool’s previous two league losses. And don’t forget — Palace managed seven on-target efforts themselves when these sides met earlier in the season.

Option 2: 4+ Crystal Palace shots on target @ 31/40

Szoboszlai the creative spark

Even with Liverpool’s recent dip, Dominik Szoboszlai has remained one of their few bright spots. The Hungarian is averaging over two key passes per game and already has assists in both league and cup competition this season.

Slot can’t really afford to bench him — not when he’s the only midfielder consistently creating chances and delivering quality from set pieces.

Expect Szoboszlai to see plenty of the ball and feed Liverpool’s forward line — whether it’s Cody Gakpo, or Alexander Isak getting on the end of his service.

Option 3: Dominik Szoboszlai to assist @ 4/1