Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – 2025 Community Shield Bet Builder, Team News & Line-Ups

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Match Info

Kick-Off: Sunday 10 August | 15:00 BST
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
TV: Live on TNT Sports (UK) & talkSPORT commentary
Betting Available: PaddyPower and Betfair (including Super Sub)

The 2025 Community Shield pits Premier League champions Liverpool against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. The match offers both teams a chance to lift early silverware and lay down a marker ahead of the new season.

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Bet Builder – Odds: 6.16/1

Liverpool to lift the Cup
Liverpool are strong favourites after last season’s title win and arrive with a deeper squad and new signings.

Over 1.5 goals
Liverpool scored 86 league goals last season, averaging 2.26 per match. Palace matches averaged 2.68 goals, making this a realistic line.

Over 7.5 corners
Liverpool averaged 6.6 corners per game, Palace 4.5 — comfortably over when combined.

Over 2.5 cards
Liverpool averaged around 1.8 yellow cards per match, Palace 2.1. Referee Chris Kavanagh averaged roughly five cards per game last season.

Crystal Palace goalkeeper 3+ saves
Liverpool’s shot volume should test the Palace keeper multiple times across the 90 minutes.

Cody Gakpo 1+ shot on target
Gakpo averaged just over one shot on target per 90 minutes last season, making this a sensible leg.

Jean-Philippe Mateta to commit 1+ foul
Mateta’s physical style and near one-foul-per-game average last season make this a high-probability pick.

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Team News & Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace — Manager: Oliver Glasner

Glasner leads Palace into their first Community Shield appearance following their FA Cup triumph. Injuries to Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucouré mean limited attacking rotation, but key players like Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi are fit.

Predicted XI (4-3-3)
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi, Muñoz; Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada; Sarr, Eze, Mateta


Liverpool — Manager: Arne Slot

Slot’s Liverpool arrive off the back of a title-winning campaign, strengthened by high-profile signings including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. There are minor doubts over Alisson’s readiness, but Virgil van Dijk is expected to start.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké

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Tipman Verdict

Liverpool’s depth, attacking numbers and Wembley record make them deserved favourites. Palace have shown under Glasner that they can trouble top sides, but the statistics support a Liverpool win alongside goals, corners and cards in what should be a lively season opener.

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Context & Storylines

Liverpool’s New Era Under Arne Slot

Liverpool enter the Community Shield as Premier League champions, giving fans their first real look at Arne Slot’s squad in competitive action. With high-profile summer signings such as Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong, the Reds have a refreshed look – but they’ll need to adapt quickly without the likes of Alisson Becker and Alexis Mac Allister, who are unavailable.

Crystal Palace’s First-Ever Shield Appearance

Fresh from their historic FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, Crystal Palace make their maiden Community Shield appearance. Oliver Glasner’s side have retained key stars like Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, while adding experienced reinforcements such as Borna Sosa and Walter Benitez, giving them a balanced mix of flair and stability.

Tributes to Diogo Jota

The match will carry a poignant tone with tributes planned for Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life in a car accident last month. Fans and players alike are expected to honour the forward in emotional scenes at Wembley.

Wembley’s Rapid Turnaround

Wembley Stadium has undergone a remarkable transformation in just five days, switching from hosting two massive Oasis concerts to a football-ready surface. This was made possible by new hybrid pitch technology and a round-the-clock operation involving hundreds of staff.

Tactical Battle to Watch

Palace’s organised defensive structure will be tested against Liverpool’s attacking firepower, with Wirtz’s creativity and Salah’s pace set against Guehi’s leadership at the back. The flanks could prove decisive, especially with Palace’s threat in transition.

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