Sky Sports tipster Lewis Jones has taken aim at the Crystal Palace defence ahead of Palace vs Liverpool, backing Alexis Mac Allister to score anytime in the Premier League weekend clash.
The main reason is straightforward. Crystal Palace have conceded 21 goals in nine Premier League games this season, a record that has created a clear opening in the goalscorer market for Liverpool players. Jones said he is not convinced Palace deserve to be as short as they are in the match odds, and that view fed into his attack-minded angle for the game.
Why Mac Allister appeals
Mac Allister has already shown he can contribute in front of goal, scoring four times in cup competitions this season. He has also taken 12 attempts across his last four matches, which suggests the chances are there even if the finishes have not always followed.
His most recent Premier League goal came against West Ham on February 28, so the bet is also built around the possibility of ending that run. Jones made clear that the drought is part of the discussion, but not enough on its own to put him off.
“I'm not convinced that’s a reason to swerve him,” Jones said, adding that at 7/2 it looks like a generous price to back him to see the drought finally come to an end.
What the numbers suggest
Crystal Palace's defensive record is the key backdrop here. Conceding 21 goals in nine league games is the kind of figure that can make a goalscorer bet more appealing, particularly when Liverpool are involved and the market is built around their attacking threat.
Jones' logic is less about a single flashy trend and more about a simple read on the matchup: Palace have been vulnerable, Liverpool have the personnel to punish that, and Mac Allister has the recent shot volume to justify interest in the anytime scorer market.
The column also covered other Premier League betting angles, but this was the standout play tied to Crystal Palace vs Liverpool. In a game where Palace's defensive numbers are already drawing attention, Mac Allister looks like the Liverpool name Jones is most willing to trust.
