Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

  Liverpool are preparing to face Crystal Palace in an away Premier League game on Saturday, December 19. Ahead of the game, BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction. "Crystal Palace gave Tottenham a really good game at Selhurst Park last weekend, and very few teams go there and turn the Eagles over. "Roy Hodgson's side will be without suspended striker Christian Benteke on Saturday, so they will be lacking a little bit of firepower, and they don't usually score that many goals anyway. "It will still be tough for Liverpool, though. They have won only one of their six away league games so far this season, so there is room for improvement on the road. "The Reds will have to play a lot better than they did in the first half against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, for example, but I still fancy them to win this one. "Even though the Reds have dropped points at unexpected times this season, they have only lost one game in the league - fewer than anyone else. In a topsy-turvy season like this one, that is a great achievement." Lawrenson's score prediction: 0-2  source - BBC / Join us on Telegram

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