Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Predictions

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

Match info: Community Shield

Venue: Wembley Stadium

Date: Sunday, 10^th August 2025

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

Crystal Palace and Liverpool will get the new season underway when they go head-to-head in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

Oliver Glasner's men are making history, playing in this fixture for the first time in Palace's history, following their FA Cup success, while Liverpool are seeking a 17th success in their 25^th appearance.

Head-to-head:

• Crystal Palace have won 14 of the last 63 meetings between the two teams.
• Liverpool have recorded 37 victories.
• The remaining 12 clashes ended in draws.
• Liverpool are on a three-match winning streak.
• Crystal Palace have won not had the best of pre-season.
• The Reds have won two of their last four games against the Eagles.
• Only 1 of their last 10 clashes produced more than 3 goals.

Form:

• Crystal Palace in last 5 matches: L-D-L-W-L
• Liverpool in all competitions: W-L-W-W-W

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.

Player(s) to watch:

• Eberechi Eze 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 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.