Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Community Shield 2025 final

The previous meeting between these teams ended on level terms.

Crystal Palace are all set to lock horns with Liverpool for the 2025 FA Community Shield final. The high-stakes confrontation between these English clubs will take place at Wembley Stadium.

Crystal Palace won their first-ever major trophy when they defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup 2024-25 final. The Eagles came up with a bunch of good performances during the previous season. They will also get to compete in the UEFA Europa League next season due to their FA Cup title win.

Liverpool came out on top to win the English Premier League. Arne Slot led the Reds to the league title in his first season in charge. The Merseyside club came up with top performances in the league, but missed out on winning any other titles. Their pre-season run has been good enough, and they will now be looking to win the FA Community Shield here.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Wembley Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 10
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET/ 07:00 p.m. PT
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In use

Pre-Season Form:

Crystal Palace: W-W-L

Liverpool: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

The 27-year-old Englishman has been one of the most consistent players for Crystal Palace since the 2024-25 season. Eberechi Eze delivered some top performances, which helped the Eagles secure many important wins. One of which came in the FA Cup final as he was the sole goal scorer of the match.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Hugo Ekitike has recently joined forces with the Reds. He is still adapting to the play style and tactics under Arne Slot. The 23-year-old from France is going to play an important role in the final third for the Merseyside club.

It will be interesting to watch him perform in a high-stakes game for the Reds.

Match Facts

• Liverpool are on a three-match winning streak.
• Crystal Palace have won two of their three pre-season games.
• The Reds have won two of their last four games against the Eagles.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win
• Hugo Ekitike to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Chadi Riad and Edward Nketiah are injured. Hence, neither will be in action for Crystal Palace. Cheick Oumar Doucoure might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Liverpool will be without the services of Joseph Gomez as he is injured. Conor Bradley might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 63

Crystal Palace won: 14

Liverpool won: 37

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Guehi, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Endo, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Match Prediction

This is going to be an important game for both sides. Liverpool are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Crystal Palace to win the FA Community Shield 2025 and secure a title to begin the season.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC, ITV

USA: ESPN+

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