
The Eagles lifted the FA Cup to win their first major trophy. The Reds won the league title and have had a busy transfer window.
Match: Chelsea v PSG
When: Sunday, 13 July 2025, 21:00
Crystal Palace Form
Palace had an incredible end to last term. They won four of their final six fixtures including lifting the FA Cup to win a trophy for the first time in their history. A 3-0 win over Aston Villa in the semi-final was followed by a 1-1 draw vs Nottingham Forest and a 2-0 win at Tottenham.
A 1-0 win over Man City in the FA Cup final preceded a 4-2 league win vs Wolves and a solid 1-1 draw away at Liverpool on the final day. They have won three and lost one of four preseason friendlies.
Crystal Palace Team News
Coach Oliver Glasner is without defender Chadi Riad and striker Eddie Nketiah. Cheick Doucoure and Matheus Franca are doubtful after ending last season with injuries.
Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze are set to feature despite being linked with moves away. Left back Borna Sosa has arrived from Ajax but he may be left on the bench.
Crystal Palace Motivation
Palace will be motivated to start their season with more silverware, albeit not a major honour.
They will look to be solid in a back five with fast break attacks used to hurt Liverpool on the counter.
Liverpool Form
The Reds smashed Tottenham 5-1 to secure a second Premier League title. A 3-1 loss at Chelsea, a 2-2 draw vs Arsenal and a 3-2 defeat at Brighton followed as they eased off.
After a final day 1-1 home draw vs Crystal Palace, they have won five of six preseason fixtures. Liverpool faced Athletic Bilbao in two friendly matches on the same day, winning 4-1 and 3-2 with different starting XIs.
Liverpool Team News
The Reds have signed fullbacks Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, whilst Trent Alexander-Arnold has departed. Striker Hugo Ekitike is set to lead the line after his big-money arrival.
Florian Wirtz is expected to start in attack. Diogo Jota tragically passed away and winger Luis Diaz has been sold to Bayern Munich.
Liverpool Motivation
Arne Slot’s side have fresh energy after a busy summer. They will be desperate to win their first serious match since losing teammate Diogo Jota.
Expect an attacking outlook with Liverpool dominating possession.
Key Stats
Crystal Palace have lost 12 of their last 16 matches vs Liverpool (1 win)
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in 6 matches (4 wins, 2 draws)
Liverpool are winless in 4 matches (7 wins in 8 league matches before that)
Liverpool’s Mo Salah is 7 matches without a goal at Wembley
Verdict
A good game awaits with new signings to enjoy and two Palace players in the shop window. Liverpool should have too much but Palace have enough to score at least once.
Best Bet: Liverpool win at 1.60
Value Bet: Liverpool win and Both Teams to Score at 3.20
Correct Score Tip: Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool at 10.00
