The 2024/25 season ended with Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace meeting at Anfield, and the new campaign starts with a repeat as the two sides clash in the Community Shield at Wembley.
It's been a difficult summer for the Reds, with the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, and there is expected to be an official tribute to the beloved Portuguese forward ahead of kick-off on Sunday.
The showpiece will also see Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong make their competitive debuts for the club, as Arne Slot rolls out his new-look side hoping to defend their Premier League title.
By contrast, it's been a quiet window so far for Palace, but Oliver Glasner's side can take heart from the way they finished last season, punching above their weight in a run that concluded with that famous FA Cup win — the club's first major trophy.
Palace qualified for Europe as a result, but they have had to contend with being demoted from the Europa League to Conference League due to ownership issues, with an appeal still pending.
The Sporting News takes you through the latest odds, tips and predictions as the traditional curtain raiser to the new top-flight season kicks off.
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Community Shield 2025: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace prediction
Palace won the FA Cup in stunning fashion on their last trip to Wembley, but they might just miss out here against Arne Slot's supercharged Liverpool side.
The Reds are currently 4/7 to win this one inside 90 minutes with Paddy Power, while Palace are back at 9/2. The draw after 90 minutes is 16/5.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Liverpool are rated as a 63.6% implied chance to beat Palace at Wembley by Paddy Power.
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Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up for this Community Shield clash.
Liverpool lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Mamardashvili (GK) — Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo — Ekitike
Injured: Gomez, Bradley
Suspended: None
Crystal Palace lineup (3-4-3, right to left)
- Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Injured: Riad, Nketiah, Doucoure, Franca
Suspended: None
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Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-1 prediction is at decent odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
| Result | Odds* |
| Liverpool 1-0 | 13/2 |
| Liverpool 2-0 | 7/1 |
| Liverpool 2-1 | 13/2 |
| Palace 1-0 | 14/1 |
| 1-1 Draw | 13/2 |
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Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace team news
- Alisson could miss out with injury so Giorgi Mamardashvili is another possible debutant in goal for Liverpool.
- Conor Bradley suffered a knock in pre-season, so Jeremie Frimpong is set to start at right-back.
- Borna Sosa and Walter Benitez are Palace's only summer signings so far, but neither the full-back or keeper are expected to start here.
- Palace boss Oliver Glasner has said Eddie Nketiah is set to be out for eight weeks with a hamstring issue, while Cheick Doucoure and Matheus Franca are both still out.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is Liverpool to win, Both Teams To Score, Wirtz to score, and Palace to have the most corners. That is currently at just over 16/1 with Paddy Power.
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How to watch Community Shield 2025 Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Sunday, August 10
- Venue: Wembley
- Time: 3:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports 1, Discovery+