Liverpool's key player Mohamed Salah remains a vital figure in bet builder predictions for the Community Shield contest.
Liverpool and Crystal Palace Prepare for Community Shield Showdown
The football season is upon us, and the Community Shield match between Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace is just around the corner. Here's a rundown of what you can expect from this highly anticipated clash.
Liverpool's Deadly Striker Mo Salah
Last season, Mo Salah scored an impressive 29 goals in the Premier League, including an 84th-minute winner against Crystal Palace on the final day of the 2019-2020 season. Salah is expected to take penalty duties for Liverpool, making him a key scoring threat.
Goals Expected in Community Shield Match
Historical data suggests that goals from both teams are to be expected in the Community Shield. In the last 15 fixtures between these two teams, goals from both sides have been scored in ten matches.
Crystal Palace's Economic Striker
Among Crystal Palace's attacking trio, Ismaila Sarr was the most economical shooter during the 2019-2020 season. The Community Shield bet builder includes a bet for Sarr to have over 0.5 shots on target.
Odds and Favourites
Liverpool have been strong favorites in recent Community Shield matches, with odds of 8-13 in their favor for the 2025 edition. Crystal Palace, as underdogs, are 4-1 to land another Wembley success.
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The Match Details
The 2025 Community Shield will be shown exclusively live on TNT Sports 1, kicking off at 3pm on Sunday, August 10.
Defensive Lapses for Liverpool
Despite their strong offensive performance, Liverpool conceded 41 goals during the 2019-2020 season, the most by any champion of England since Manchester United in 2012-2013.
Crystal Palace's First-Half Struggles
Crystal Palace trailed at the break in only 11 of their 38 Premier League matches last term, but they managed to score only 43 goals in the first half of their games.
Both Teams to Score a Possibility
Recent previews for the 2025 Community Shield suggest that Liverpool is favored to win, but both teams to score is a notable bet. With odds listed at 12/5 by Bet365 before the match, it indicates an expectation of goals from both sides.
While general betting expectations for the 2025 Community Shield include Liverpool favored, both teams to score being a popular bet, and Mohamed Salah as a key scoring threat, there are no comprehensive historical betting trend records for all specified markets (Sarr shots on target, half-time draw) available in the results provided.
Sports betting enthusiasts might find the sports betting odds enticing for the upcoming Community Shield match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace. With Liverpool's lethal striker Mo Salah expected to take penalties and Crystal Palace's economical striker Ismaila Sarr included in the bet builder, the possibility of both teams scoring is a fascinating sports betting tip.
