| Odds via Tonybet | |
| Crystal Palace vs Liverpool | Sunday, August 10, 2025, 10 AM EDT |
| Crystal Palace odds | +390 |
| Liverpool odds | -167 |
| Draw | +309 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -129, No -108 |
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Preview and Team News
Crystal Palace Team News
Crystal Palace have earned the right to participate in the FA Community Shield for the first time in club history with their 2024/25 FA Cup win over Manchester City.
However, the Selhurst Park outfit’s buildup to this high-profile clash has been far from ideal, marked by transfer rumours of their star players and a few subpar results against lower sides.
Palace have wrapped up their summer schedule with losses to Bundesliga teams Augsburg and Mainz, finishing with a 3-1-2 (W-D-L) record. However, wins over Millwall and Crawley, as well as a 1-1 draw against Cray Wanderers, can’t be considered a prolific preseason. Crystal Palace will need to be much better to avoid being embarrassed by the Reds’ impressive attack.
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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 7, 2025
The South London club won’t be at full strength for their first competitive match of the 2025/26 season, as they’ll be without Eddie Nketiah (hamstring) and Chadi Riad (knee). Cheick Doucoure is working his way back from an ACL injury and may not be ready in time. Star playmaker Eberechi Eze and clinical finisher Jean-Philippe Mateta are expected to lead the way for the Eagles.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Liverpool (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guehi, Lacroix, Richards; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool will feature in the FA Community Shield after being crowned the 2024-25 Premier League champions. Their summer transfer activity has strengthened them considerably, with notable additions including Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike. The coaching staff is still working hard to finalize one or two more signings before the start of the 2025-26 EPL campaign.
The Reds have had a busy preseason with five matches and posted a solid output of four wins and just one defeat – a 2-4 loss to AC Milan. They registered wins over Athletic Club, Yokohama Marinos, and Preston North End.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 7, 2025
However, their preparations have been geared toward this clash, and Arne Slot’s men should be confident in their chances of lifting the trophy based on their impressive collection of talent.
Still, Liverpool have a fair share of concerns heading into this contest, mainly on the defensive end with Alisson (personal) and Virgil van Dijk (illness) being questionable to play Sunday. Both players should be in the XI, though. Conor Bradley (undisclosed) is expected to be available, but the same can’t be said about Joe Gomez (Achilles). Stefan Bajcetic, who has returned from his loan at UD Las Palmas, is out with an injury.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025, 10 AM EDT
- Stadium: Wembley Stadium
- Location: London, England
- Last match: Liverpool 1:1 Crystal Palace (May 25, 2025, Premier League)
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Liverpool to win at HT and FT
- Odds: +124 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool
Any other scenario that isn’t a match dominated overwhelmingly by Arne Slot’s men would be an absolute surprise. Leaving aside the fact that the Reds are the better side by a massive margin, the tactical approach for this encounter should also favour the Anfield outfit.
The Eagles are expected to sit deep and wait to create space on the counter, while Liverpool will likely monopolize possession and play on the opposing final third.
Even if the Merseyside giants dominate the contest, they might have a hard time trying to translate that supremacy into goals.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 7, 2025
In their previous two head-to-head meetings last season, they only managed to defeat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park and draw 1-1 at Anfield. Hence, Oliver Glasner’s men should know a thing or two about slowing down Liverpool’s powerful attack. They’re expected to approach this fixture with caution and a defensive-minded approach.
Ultimately, though, Arne Slot’s squad should prove to be too much for Palace. The London team may hold on for the majority of the contest, but at some point, Liverpool are likely to find a breakthrough. If that happens, the Reds should have plenty of chances on the counter to close the game out. So in the end, the Anfield club should get the job done – even if they end up working hard for it.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 2.5 total goals
- Odds: +102 (Tonybet)
Even though Liverpool are the better side by a wide margin, don’t be surprised if this game ends up being a low-scoring affair. Four of their last five head-to-head meetings have seen a total of two or fewer goals. Despite the Reds’ preseason matches being filled with goals, expect spaces in the final third to be at a premium here, given what’s at stake, particularly for Crystal Palace.
Low-scoring trends have also defined recent editions of the FA Community Shield. The 2024-25 clash ended in a 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Manchester United, and seven of the previous eight editions of this prestigious tournament have seen two goals or fewer. The lone exception came in 2022-23, when Liverpool defeated Manchester City 3-1.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Where to Watch (Canada)
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