Crystal Palace is set to face Liverpool in the FA Community Shield on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Wembley Stadium. The Eagles are searching for their second trophy of 2025 after lifting the FA Cup last season.

What to Expect from the Match

Liverpool has been on a massive spending spree after winning their 20th top-flight title in England. They have added new players to their squad, including fullbacks and an attacking midfielder.

Key Players to Watch

Mark Guehi, Adam Wharton, and Ebereche Eze will be key players for Crystal Palace in this match. Liverpool's new fullbacks will be pushing up further in attack, leaving spaces for Palace to exploit on the counter.

Current Form and Injuries

As of the current season, Crystal Palace is 15th in the Premier League with 45 points from 38 games, having scored 41 goals and conceded 51. Their recent form has been LDLDL, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. They are on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on May 27, 2026. Crystal Palace will be without Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, and Edward Nketiah due to injuries. Liverpool will likely be without Alisson in goal, and Virgil Van Dijk is not at full strength.

Predictions and Picks

The match is expected to be an entertaining affair, with both teams likely to score. The best bet is Over 2.5 + both teams to score (+120 at bet365). Cody Gakpo is Liverpool's most in-form attacker, having scored in three of his four preseason appearances. Liverpool will likely get to five corners first in the match, given their dominance in set pieces.

Odds and Game Info

The moneyline odds are Crystal Palace +420, Liverpool -161, and the draw +340. The over/under odds are Over 2.5 (-137) and Under 2.5 (+108). The match will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Wembley Stadium.