It's EFL Cup fourth-round action on Wednesday, October 29, and Liverpool could lose another shot at silverware when they reunite with Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Arne Slot's faltering crop have lost five of their last six matches across all competitions, but their capital counterparts are also enduring a miserable run after the end of their club-record unbeaten sequence.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔴 Liverpool: 5 losses in last 6 games (all competitions). 4 consecutive Premier League defeats.

🦅 Crystal Palace: Winless in 4 games. 3 defeats since the start of the month.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Crystal Palace can beat Liverpool in three consecutive months after August's Community Shield and last month's Premier League victory.

🔥 Eagles unbeaten at Anfield since September 2021.

🔥 Liverpool have kept just two clean sheets in 14 games.

🔥 Palace have never won the EFL Cup in their 120-year history.

 

🔬What to Expect From Both Teams🔥

 

🔴Liverpool| all competitions form: 🔴🔴🔴🔴🟢🔴

In full-blown crisis mode, the Reds are just the fourth reigning champions to suffer four consecutive Premier League defeats. Defensive issues persist with only two clean sheets in 14 games. Slot must fix their capitulation with Champions League hopes fading.

 

🦅Crystal Palace |  all competitions form: 🟢🟢🔴🟡🔴🔴

The visitors' club-record 19-game unbeaten run seems distant after recent losses. Glasner's tendency to keep faith with core starters may see changes due to fatigue. They advanced via a penalty-shootout win over Millwall in the previous round.

 

👥Predicted Lineups👥

 

🔴Liverpool (possible):

Woodman; Ramsay, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike.

 

🦅Crystal Palace (possible):

Benitez; Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Esse, Devenny; Nketiah.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch👀

 

✨Arne Slot — under pressure to stop Liverpool's slide and defensive woes.

✨Freddie Woodman — the third-choice goalkeeper, could start in a defensive crisis.

✨Eddie Nketiah — Palace's match-winner in last month's victory over Liverpool.

✨Nathaniel Clyne — former Liverpool defender in line for start against old club.

 

💵Odds Market on MSport💵

 

💵 Liverpool/Home to win = 1.64

💵 Crystal Palace/Away to win = 4.56

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.61

💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.38

 

This is a fixture where recent history favours the visitors; Liverpool need a statement to salvage their season. At the same time, Palace will believe they can extend their unbeaten run against the struggling giants.

Who takes the quarter-final spot on Wednesday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

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It's EFL Cup fourth round action on Wednesday, October 29, and Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways as they travel to Molineux to face a Wolverhampton Wanderers side for whom this competition has been a welcome relief.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Wolves: Bottom of the Premier League with 2️ points from nine matches.

🔸 Chelsea: Ninth in the Premier League table with 1️4️ points from their opening nine games.

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Wolves have won two EFL Cup ties this season, beating West Ham United and Everton.

🔥 Wolves have won three of their last five matches against Chelsea in all competitions.

🔥 Chelsea have won the last two meetings between the two sides, including a 6-2 win in their last clash at Molineux in August 2024.

🔥 Chelsea last won the EFL Cup in 2015, while Wolves' last triumph came in 1980.

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🐺Wolves | Form: L🔴W🟢D🟡D🟡L🔴L🔴:

 

Despite struggling in the Premier League, the EFL Cup has proven a welcome respite for Vitor Pereira's side. The team is expected to name a strong lineup, as a win could provide a significant confidence boost. Jorgen Strand Larsen is noted as the team's biggest attacking threat.

 

🔵Chelsea | Form: L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴:

 

Enzo Maresca's side will be aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League, a result that ended a four-game winning run in all competitions. Chelsea have played just once in this season's EFL Cup, beating Lincoln City 2-1 in the previous round.

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🐺Wolves (possible):

Johnstone; Hoever, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno; Munetsi, Gomes, Andre; Arias, Larsen, Hwang.

 

🔵Chelsea (possible):

Jorgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Lavia, Santos; Gittens, Estevao, Garnacho; George.

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Jorgen Strand Larsen — The main attacking threat for Wolves, he will be central to their chances.

✨ Estevao — The Brazilian winger will be looking to get back into the starting 11 after coming from the bench last time out.

✨ Joao Gomes & Hwang Hee-chan — Potential starters for Wolves as the team looks to refresh its lineup.

✨ Malo Gusto — Returns from suspension for Chelsea and is expected to start, bolstering the defence.

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Wolves/Home to win = 4.32

💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 1.73

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.59

💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.43

 

This cup tie presents a contrast in motivations: Wolves see it as a source of confidence amid league struggles, while Chelsea aim to rediscover momentum after a disappointing defeat. With history offering surprises, the stage is set for a compelling clash at Molineux.

Who do you think will advance to the next round? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

 

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It's El Clásico time on Sunday, October 26, and the iconic Santiago Bernabéu sets the stage for the latest high-stakes clash between Spain's titans.

Real Madrid currently sits two points clear at the La Liga summit and will be eager to exact revenge after a dismal record against their rivals last season.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Real Madrid: 24 points from nine matches, currently first (1st) 1️⃣

🔸 Barcelona: 22 points from nine matches, currently second (2nd) 2️⃣

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Real Madrid have been nearly perfect this season, winning 11 of their 12 matches across all competitions.

🔥 Their only defeat came against Atlético Madrid at the end of September.

🔥 Barcelona won all four meetings between the two sides last season.

🔥 This includes a stunning 4-0 victory at the Bernabéu last October.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

👑Real Madrid | La Liga form: W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 L🔴 W🟢

Led by Xabi Alonso, top-of-the-bale Real Madrid have been note-perfect in the league aside from one slip-up. They come into this match after a 1-0 Champions League win over Juventus.

They are the league's second-highest scorers but have shown some vulnerability, having already conceded nine times.

 

🔵🔴Barcelona | La Liga form: W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 L🔴 W🟢

Hansi Flick's champions are the league's highest scorers, but are dealing with significant injury problems that have caused issues early in the campaign. Their defense has been far from water-tight, which will be a concern ahead of this match.

They bounced back from a 4-1 defeat to Sevilla with a 2-1 win over Girona and a 6-1 Champions League victory over Olympiacos.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

👑Real Madrid (possible):

Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Guler, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius.

 

🔵🔴Barcelona (possible):

Szczesny; E Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Ferran.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨Jude Bellingham — scored his first goal of the campaign against Juventus and is central to Madrid's midfield drive.

✨Lamine Yamal — a key source of creativity for Barcelona, tasked with inspiring the attack with the absence of missing key players.

✨Kylian Mbappe & Vinicius Junior — Real Madrid's devastating attacking duo who can decide the game in a moment.

✨Frenkie de Jong — returns to Barcelona's lineup to provide crucial control and balance in the midfield battle.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Real Madrid/Home to win = 2.06

💵 Barcelona/Away to win = 3.35

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.32

💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 1.78

 

This is a fixture heavy with history and passion — Real Madrid seek revenge and to extend their lead, while Barcelona aim to overcome an injury crisis and continue their recent dominance in this rivalry.

Who takes the three points on Sunday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

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