TIPS - Crystal Palace F.C. VS Liverpool F.C.

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Strength]:
1. Crystal Palace F.C. won the FA Cup last season, earning them a spot in the FA Community Shield. The team will go all out for victory in this match to add another trophy to their cabinet, showing strong determination.
2. In the summer transfer window, Crystal Palace F.C. only made a low-cost signing of defender Borna Sosa and signed goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer. The team have largely retained last season's starting squad, maintaining stability in their lineup.
3. Starting forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored 17 goals last season, making him the team's top scorer. His physical presence and sharp finishing in the attacking third pose a constant threat to their opposition's defense.

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Crystal Palace F.C. won the FA Cup last season, but they finished only 12th in the league, showing average league performances.
2. Crystal Palace F.C. scored 6 goals and conceded 6 in the last 4 friendlies, boasting decent attack but unstable defense.

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Crystal Palace F.C. received only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 4 warm-up games, showing underwhelming recent performances.

[(Liverpool F.C.) Strength]:
1. Liverpool F.C., last season's Premier League champions, will also fight hard for victory in this match to kick off the new season on a high note, indicating their determination is unquestionable.
2. Mohamed Salah was sensational last season with 34 goals and 23 assists, remaining the undisputed attacking talisman. He also scored in the last friendly, demonstrating strong form.
3. Liverpool F.C. were outstanding in last season's league, clinching the title four games early and matching Manchester United's record for the most English top-flight titles. In the offseason, they invested heavily in new signings, determined to achieve even more success this term.
4. Liverpool F.C. recorded 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 warm-up games in the offseason, demonstrating outstanding form lately.
5. Liverpool F.C. have the upper hand with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the last 10 encounters between both sides.
6. Liverpool F.C. won the last 2 games in AH, showcasing recent performances in line with expectations.

[(Liverpool F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Liverpool F.C. made a huge adjustment in their squad in the offseason, signing Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike, and Milos Kerkez, while also selling Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, and Jarell Quansah. However, concerns remain over how well the new-look team will gel.
2. Liverpool F.C. scored 15 goals and conceded 7 in the recent 5 friendlies, featuring strong offense but unstable defense.

[Tips]:
Crystal Palace F.C. received only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 4 warm-up games, showing underwhelming recent performances.

Besides, they only finished 12th in the Premier League last season, showing far inferior strength to Liverpool F.C., the Premier League defending champions.

Liverpool F.C. recorded 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 warm-up games in the offseason, demonstrating outstanding form lately.

Moreover, they have the upper hand in the last 10 encounters between both sides, giving them a better mentality in this game.

The AH line is also -0.75 for Liverpool F.C., indicating enough support.

Thus, Liverpool F.C. are expected to beat their rivals in regular time of this game and win the FA Community Shield title.

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Liverpool F.C. (-0.5/1)