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As teams gear up for the new season, Crystal Palace will strive to make a statement against Liverpool in the Community Shield Cup on Sunday. Meanwhile, Aston Villa will face off against Villarral in a friendly matchup. On the other hand, Barcelona will lock horns with Cesc Fabregas' side in their final preseason encounter later this weekend. 

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

Oliver Glasner’s men will hope to continue from where they stopped last season in the Community Shield Cup when they host the Premier League champions at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Crystal Palace wrapped up their campaign in twelfth spot, winning the FA Cup after defeating Manchester City in the final. It was a successful campaign for Palace, who were tough but to crack for top teams in the EPL last season. 

Meanwhile, Liverpool won the English Premier League with a great margin, recording eighty-four points from thirty-eight matches. The Reds deserved to triumph in one of the toughest competitions in the world, after their consistent performances in the league. 

H2H & Trend

Liverpool have failed to keep a cleansheet in their last ten matches.

Both teams have scored in ten successive Liverpool matches. 

More than two goals have surfaced in five successive Liverpool games. 

Liverpool have won six, while Crystal Palace have recorded a win and three games ending in a tie across their previous ten meetings. 

Betting Tips

Crystal Palace have been tactically incredible in their last competitive games, and the fact that they have held on to their key players makes them more dangerous. In recent games, Eberechi Eze and Mateta have been key figures for Crystal Palace, and they’ll be available against Liverpool. They have not been consistent in their preseason games, but we know what they can do against any top opponent, especially in the league. 

Liverpool on the other hand have strengthened their squad massively, with Eketike, Wirtz, Frimping and Kerkez being their major recruits. They have also lost some major key players like Arnold and Diaz; however, they still remain the favourite to win the EPL this season.

Liverpool are a solid team and are the favorite to amass all the points, but their vulnerability at the back makes this game an open encounter. Even though Crystal Palace are the underdog, part of me thinks they’ll at least get a goal in this Community Shield Cup. 

Bet Type: BTTS 

Villarreal vs Aston Villa

The Spanish-based club will continue their preparations before the commencement of the new campaign, as they hope to face off against a solid Aston Villa side later this weekend. Villarreal head here following their emphatic (2-3) victory over Arsenal. They played so well and deserved to win, as Nicholas Pepe, Eyong and Danjuma were all on the scoresheet. 

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have been up and running this far, unbeaten in their last four preseason matches. Their most recent game against Roma showed they are ready for the new challenge, after scoring four goals without conceding. Buendia, Ramsey, Watkins and Malen scored to give Aston Villa a much-deserved victory.

Trend & H2H

Aston Villa have been winning at the break in four of their previous five matches.

Aston Villa have scored first in five consecutive matches.

Villarreal are undefeated in their last three matches.

More than two goals have surfaced in five consecutive Aston Villa matches. 

Their only meeting ended in a (0-1) victory for Villarreal on the road. 

Betting Tips

It’s going to be hard to tell who triumphs here as both teams will experiment at some point in this game; however, we believe they are both capable of finding the back of the net. Aston Villa will most likely feature some of their key players to test run for the new season coming up in a few days, so I expect them to get a goal before the break. 

Bet Type: Aston Villa HT Over 0.5 goals 

Barcelona vs Como

The Spanish champions will play their final preseason game before the commencement of the season. Barcelona are expected to feature a strong team when they face off against Italian-based Como on Sunday. Barcelona have been magnificent this season, winning three consecutive preseason games, scoring fifteen times and conceding once. Meanwhile, Como have also been at their best under the leadership of former Barcelona player Cesc Fabregas. The Italian side have won four consecutive games against Lille, Al Hilal, Ajax and Real Betis. 

Trend & H2H

More than two goals have surfaced in five consecutive Barcelona games. 

Both teams have won their last four preseason games.

Barcelona have been winning at the break in four of their last five matches.

Barcelona have scored first in five of their previous six games.

Betting Tips

Barcelona are on another level this season, with free-flowing football on display. They have found the back of the net fifteen times while conceding just a goal in the last four matches. They’ll be at their very best against Como, and I expect them to start strong. The Italian-based side won’t be able to match the intensity of their Spanish opponent, and I think more than a goal might surface at the break. 

Bet Type: HT Over 1.5 Goals