Match: English Community Shield
Fixture: Crystal Palace VS Liverpool
Venue: Wembley Stadium (Neutral Venue)
Local kick-off time: 15:00 on August 10th
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Handicap Prediction:
Liverpool -1 (Asian Handicap)
Away Win (European Odds)
Predicted Scores: 1-2, 1-3, 2-3
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
Comprehensive Analysis:
Crystal Palace’s performance should not be underestimated either. While retaining their core squad, they have signed Ladiomand and are searching for a suitable center-back to enhance their competitiveness. However, the team is currently troubled by another issue: due to sharing the same investment group as Lyon, Crystal Palace may be relegated to the UEFA Europa Conference League, and the club is currently appealing against this decision. Tactically, they are likely to continue last season’s 5-4-1 defensive counter-attacking system in the new season, which could counter Liverpool’s high press.
As the Premier League champions, Liverpool have maintained stable form recently and are expected to dominate possession tactically. The club has been active in the transfer market, investing a staggering £300 million to further consolidate their strength, particularly with defensive signings. However, the renewal issue of Konaté has put the team under certain pressure. In preseason friendlies, Liverpool showed promising form, with new signings Ekitike and Wirtz performing impressively, providing strong support for the team’s attack.
Summary:
In terms of European Odds, Liverpool’s winning odds currently stand at 1.48, with a draw at 3.85 and Crystal Palace’s win at 5.15. For the Asian Handicap, the initial line opened with Liverpool giving a -0.75 handicap, which has now adjusted up to -1. The trend of both handicaps reflects the bookmakers’ support for Liverpool, especially considering their heavy investment in new signings during the summer transfer window—this match will be a key test of their offseason progress. Taking into account both teams’ new-season situations, as the first game of the season, Liverpool are favored to claim their first trophy of the new campaign.
