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.👇

 

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Chelsea welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Stamford Bridge on Friday, in a friendly that carries more weight than most.

The Blues are back in action for the first time since their Club World Cup triumph. For Leverkusen, it's about keeping momentum.

This will be only the third-ever meeting between the sides — and it comes at a crucial stage of their respective pre-seasons.

♻️ Chelsea vs Leverkusen Key Stats 📊:

📊 Head-to-head: Chelsea 1 win, Leverkusen 1 win, Draws 0.

📊 Last meeting: Bayern Leverkusen won 2-1.

📊 Bayer Leverkusen are on a three-match winning streak.

📊 Chelsea are playing their first pre-season game of 2025.

📊 Chelsea’s last match: FIFA Club World Cup Final vs PSG (Win).

 Chelsea’s form minus indoor friendly lost to Sholing:  W-W-W-W-W.

📊 Leverkusen’s pre-season form: L-W-W-W.

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥:

Chelsea:

Fresh from lifting the Club World Cup, Chelsea step into pre-season with confidence. Cole Palmer remains their talisman after his brace in the final. Joao Pedro looks likely to start up front. Manager Maresca will be looking to get his side back into their CWC shape.

Bayer Leverkusen:

With Erik ten Hag now in charge, Leverkusen are a team looking like they’re in form, at least on paper. They've won three games on the bounce in pre-season after their humiliating 5-1 defeat to Flamengo U20.

Without serious signings to replace the big names they lost this summer, this game will be a crucial reality check for Ten Hag.

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

Sánchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo; Palmer, Santos, Neto; Joao Pedro.

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky (GK); Hincapie, Quansah, Tape-Kobrissa; Arthur, Palacios, Andrich, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Tella; Schick.

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀:

🔹 Cole Palmer – Chelsea's most reliable attacking outlet.

🔹 Patrik Schick – Quiet last game, but always a threat.

🔹 Caicedo vs Andrich – Key midfield battle of control vs chaos.

🔹 James vs Grimaldo – Battle of attacking fullbacks.

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵:

💵 Chelsea/Home to win = 1.75 ✅

💵 Bayer Leverkusen/Away to win = 3.95 ✅

💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.11 ✅

This won’t just be a warm-up — it’s a statement opportunity for both sides. Chelsea will want to show they can build off their global success. Leverkusen will be itching to upset the hosts and show their Bundesliga-winning pedigree under new management.

Europe watches. Stamford Bridge hosts. Who takes this one? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

 

 

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Pre-season continues with a bang as Bayern Munich host Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday at the Allianz Arena.

Spurs arrive in Germany unbeaten in all five of their preseason games and eager to test their progress ahead of what will be new manager Thomas Frank’s first shot at a title.

♻️ Bayern vs Spurs Key Stats 📊:

📊 Head-to-head: Bayern 5 wins, Spurs 1 win, 🤝 0 draws.

📊 Last meeting: Bayern W.

📊 Bayern’s last pre-season result: ✅ Win vs Lyon.

📊 Spurs recent run: ✅➖➖✅➖ (W-D-D-W-D).

📊 Tottenham are unbeaten in their last five friendlies.

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥:

Bayern Munich:

Vincent Kompany’s men looked good against Lyon, but they know they could be better. Michael Olise starred with a brilliant ⚽⚽ brace and looked unstoppable on the wing.

Injuries to Musiala, Davies, and Ito mean it’s a new-look Bayern with the arrival of Liverpool’s Luiz Diaz to the German side, but expect the same Bayern side that will want to control and dominate.

Tottenham Hotspur:

Spurs are in rhythm.  Though they drew last time out vs Newcastle, they’ve shown balance and sharp transitions. New signing Mo Kudus, although yet to score for his new side, has already won the hearts of many Spurs fans with his sleek dribbling and assists.

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥:

Bayern (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Díaz; Kane.

Tottenham (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Vicario; Porro, Romero, Danso, Davies; Bentancur, Palhinha; Johnson, Sarr, Kudus; Tel.

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀:

🔹 Olise vs Spurs full-backs – In form, unpredictable, and confident

🔹 Mo Kudus – Electric pace, incredible dribbling, ready to break out ⚡

🔹 Kane vs Romero – Old teammates become rivals on a new stage ⚔️

🔹 Luiz Diaz looks to impress his new home crowd 

🔹 Kimmich vs Palhinha – Midfield battle of friends with brains and brawn 🧠💪

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵:

✅ Bayern/Home to win = 1.46

✅ Over 3.5 total goals = 1.76

✅ Spurs/Away to win = 5.40

It’s more than a friendly — it’s a 🔍 test of identity. Bayern want to build sharpness and rhythm. Spurs want a statement. Expect flair, fire, and fine margins in Munich.

 

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