Opta predict Liverpool Champions League chances after Palace win

That context shows we’re not just in contention anymore, we’re expected to get the job done.

Why Liverpool still need to stay focused

Despite the encouraging numbers, there’s still work to be done, particularly given the difficulty of the remaining fixtures.

As things stand, we’re level on points with Aston Villa and just ahead of the chasing group, meaning any slip-up could still reopen the race.

However, the trend is clearly in our favour, especially when you consider how results have gone since the international break, with wins over Fulham and Everton helping to build momentum at a crucial stage.

Those results have put us in a position where, realistically, a couple more victories should be enough to secure Champions League football for next season.

That could even come sooner than expected, with a strong run potentially allowing us to clinch qualification as early as the trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

For now, though, the message is simple, the job isn’t mathematically done, but with Opta giving us a 96.92% chance, we’re on the verge of securing exactly what we set out to achieve in these final weeks.