Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Tips & Preview - Reds set for first silverware

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Crystal Palace to debut in the Community Shield after winning the FA Cup.
Liverpool enter as Premier League champions under new management.
Liverpool historically dominate this fixture; expect a high-scoring game.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

The stage is set for the traditional curtain raiser in England as Crystal Palace battle Liverpool at Wembley.

The Eagles are making their maiden appearance in this event, having claimed their first-ever major title last season. Meanwhile, the Reds are regulars here and, given their form coming into this clash, should have the upper hand.

Crystal Palace News

Crystal Palace earned their place in the Community Shield after earning a 1-0 victory over Manchester City to win the FA Cup. Oliver Goasner’s team would have developed the thirst for more success and will view Sunday's clash as a chance to claim another major scalp.

Preseason was a bit erratic for Crystal Palace, who have lost two of their last three matches and suffered a 1-0 defeat to Augsburg in their previous fixture. They have not been particularly busy in the transfer market with left-back Borna Sosa their only acquisition, although Eberechi Eze remains at the Club amid interest from Arsenal.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is also still at the club and is expected to lead an attack that has scored in nine of the last 10 matches across all competitions. However, Crystal Palace are without a clean sheet in six of the last eight fixtures, while the last four matches have produced over 2.5 goals.

Liverpool News

Liverpool come into this clash as Premier League champions in manager Arne Slot’s first season at the helm. They will view that as the start of a period of dominance under the Dutch gaffer and will look to add the Community Shield to their trophy Haul.

The Reds have been one of the most active teams in the transfer market with the likes of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike among the arrivals, while Alexander Isak continues to be linked. They were solid in preseason, winning four out of five matches, including two victories against Athletic Bilbao on Monday.

They earned a 4-1 triumph in the first meeting before coming out on top 3-2 in the second clash.

Having bolstered an already impressive attack, Liverpool have been solid going forward, although their defence still needs some work. They have scored and conceded in their last five matches, all of which have produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Liverpool often come out on top in this fixture, with eight wins and three draws, while Crystal Palace have only picked up one victory in the last 12 matches. The Reds were unbeaten last season, claiming a 1-0 away victory in the first meeting before a 1-1 home draw in the reverse fixture.

Verdict

Crystal Palace v Liverpool

It might be only preseason, but Crystal Palace have stumbled lately while Liverpool remain solid with four wins from five matches. Given their fine record in this fixture, the Reds are expected to claim the upper hand on Sunday.

Liverpool have been open throughout preseason, scoring and conceding in their last five matches, all of which have produced over 2.5 goals. Sunday's clash is expected to follow a similar pattern.

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