Crystal Palace will be making their first appearance in this edition, having finished 12th in the previous season. Their last match ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool in the Super Cup, following a 3-3 draw. In their last 10 away matches, they achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Their attack has also been quite effective, scoring in 8 of their last 10 encounters. Of note, they have conceded the first goal in 5 out of 15 games, with only one successful comeback.
Having won on penalties against Liverpool, Crystal Palace enters this match with a morale boost, having claimed the Community Shield title. They will likely adopt a 3-4-3 formation, focusing their play on the flanks, and relying on the creativity of Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Ismaïla Sarr. Additionally, Daichi Kamada will play a crucial role in the midfield, controlling the tempo of the match. They will be without Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucouré, Matheus France, Caleb Kporha, and Chadi Riad due to injuries.