The 2025 FA Community Shield brings together league champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace this Sunday at Wembley. For Palace, it’s a maiden appearance. For Liverpool, it’s about legacy.
This is a historic occasion for the Eagles, while the Reds return seeking their 17th Community Shield title. Both sides are coming off strong summer runs, but questions remain—particularly at the back.
🔴 Liverpool won the Premier League by a wide margin.
🔵 Crystal Palace lifted the FA Cup after 120 years.
📊 Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Key Stats 📊:
📊 Last 6 competitive H2Hs: Liverpool 2 wins, Palace 1 win, 3 Draws.
📊 Palace’s last Wembley win: 2025 FA Cup Final vs Man City.
📊 Liverpool unbeaten in last 3 pre-season games.
📊 Palace won 2 of 3 pre-season matches.
📊 The Reds haven't kept a clean sheet this summer.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔍:
Crystal Palace:
Wembley has been kind to the Eagles recently, and Oliver Glasner’s side will want to make their Community Shield debut count regardless of whatever superstitions are related to the winner of the English football season curtain raiser.
Confidence is high after beating Man City in the FA Cup final, and the return of Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton from injury is a boost. The midfield battle will be key, with Kamada, Lerma, and Wharton all contenders to start.
Liverpool:
Arne Slot’s side is hungry to begin another title-winning campaign. Despite defensive concerns, Liverpool’s attack remains lethal. With new faces like Wirtz and Ekitike still getting used to the team.
Expect high pressing and fluid attacking play. The Reds haven't kept a clean sheet this summer, but they’ve scored consistently, netting 15 goals in their 5 preseason games.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥:
Crystal Palace (3-4-3):
Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1):
Mamardashvili (GK); Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀:
🔹 Eze vs Frimpong: The creative attacker will test the new Reds right back.
🔹 Salah vs Mitchell – veteran winger takes on Palace’s reliable wing-back.
🔹 Van Dijk's fitness – his form could determine Liverpool's defensive solidity.
🔹 Wharton – his return gives Palace composure and control in midfield.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵:
💵 Liverpool/Away to win = 1.65 ✅
💵 Eze to assist = 5.54 ✅
💵 Both teams to score (Yes to GG/NG) = 1.80 ✅
This isn’t just a curtain-raiser—it’s a tone-setter. Palace wants to prove they belong among the big boys. Liverpool wants to stamp authority early. Expect goals, grit, and drama at the home of English football.
Who do you think lifts the Shield? Let us know in the comments.👇
🔗 You can follow the Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen pre-season friendly here on MSport.
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