Premier League champions Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon at Wembley Stadium in London.
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Match Preview
Arne Slot couldn’t have hoped for a better start. In his first season in charge of Liverpool, the Dutch manager led the team to the Premier League title with an exciting, attacking brand of football. Despite falling short in the cup competitions and the Champions League, the Reds will be eager to kick off the new season on a high note by lifting the Community Shield.
Liverpool have made some major moves during the summer transfer window and are already considered early favourites for the upcoming Premier League campaign. The arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike—and possibly Alexander Isak—have offset the departure of several key players, and mark the beginning of a new era for the club.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, had a mixed 2024/25 season. They finished 12th in the Premier League but ended on a high by beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup.
Pre-season went relatively well, though it was overshadowed by the injury to Eddie Nketiah, who is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks, missing the start of the league campaign. That absence will undoubtedly hurt Olivier Glasner’s plans.
The manager is likely still hoping for a few signings, but the club has remained fairly quiet in the transfer market so far. For now, holding on to Eberechi Eze—who is strongly linked with Arsenal—has been Palace’s biggest achievement this summer. But the Gunners may yet return with another offer…
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Betting Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Liverpool are the clear favourites, with a win for the Reds priced at just 1.60. A Crystal Palace victory is available at 5.50, while a draw after 90 minutes is set at 4.33.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: Yes @ 1.78
Liverpool’s attacking power hardly needs any introduction. Despite some key departures and the tragic death of Diogo Jota, the Reds still boast a lethal frontline. Palace can also count on their dangerous attacking duo, Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta. While Nketiah’s injury is a setback, the London side should still have the quality to trouble Liverpool’s defence.
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.75
Palace have enough firepower to find the back of the net, even if it likely won’t be enough to win the match. With Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Ekitike leading the line, Liverpool should create—and convert—plenty of chances.
Mohamed Salah to Score Anytime @ 2.20
Salah remains Liverpool’s most reliable attacking weapon and continues to prove his worth season after season. With promising new arrivals like Wirtz and Ekitike supporting the front line, the Egyptian is well positioned to take advantage of the chances that come his way.
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