Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield final this Sunday, and all eyes are on the €300 million Man, fresh off his debut against AC Milan. The bookies don’t seem to have caught on yet, leaving serious value for those backing Wirtz the wonderkid.
What does €300 million get you? Judging by the lead-up to the Community Shield, it buys Liverpool a creative spark that could light up Anfield. Wirtz has already shown flashes of brilliance, and with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence leaving big boots to fill, he’s stepping into a massive role. The bookies haven’t caught up yet, but we have. Here’s a trio of smart bets that back a statement performance from one of the world’s most electrifying attacking midfielders.
Community Shield Goalscorer Betting Odds
| Betting Market | Odds | Return on £10 |
|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz To Score Anytime | 15/8 | £18.75 |
| Goal Method – Header by Florian Wirtz | 20/1 | £200.00 |
| Florian Wirtz To Score in First Half | 6/1 | £60.00 |
*Odds correct as of 11:51am 8/05/2025
If you’re with us and think this is Wirtz’s time to shine, you can take your pick from these three bets depending on how bold you're feeling or back all three for a potential £278.75 return from just a trio of tenners. Want to push it even further? Boost your bet slip with our comprehensive Community Shield betting guide. It’s your call but whichever way you go, we think the value here is exceptional. Here’s why.
Community Shield Goalscorer Betting Tips
Bet 1: Florian Wirtz To Score Anytime (15/8)
We’re confident the ultra-creative German superstar will find the back of the net in a contest of this magnitude. Liverpool have brought Florian Wirtz in to help fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold, which will put him in prime position to make every attack count. And when Wirtz is in that kind of role, his record shows he delivers.
At Leverkusen, he scored in around a third of the matches he played, which lines up pretty neatly with the 15/8 odds (an implied probability of 34.8 percent). But we think the bookies are missing a trick. Liverpool clearly see him as a key piece of their offense here, and with the pressure and profile of this clash, we’re expecting over 2.5 goals, easy. In reality, we’d give him double the chance of scoring, making this a belter of a value bet.
Bet 2: Goal Method – Header by Florian Wirtz (20/1)
Here’s where you’ll find the big money. If you caught their clash with Athletic Club, you’ll remember just how close Wirtz came to scoring with a brilliant header from a Gakpo cross. And let’s not forget his sensational headed goal past the formidable Diogo Costa for Germany back in June.
The takeaway? Wirtz has the technique, timing and composure to score with his head against the very best. And with the supply line Liverpool boasts, he’ll have every chance to do it again. At 20/1, it’s a long shot, no doubt, but it just might be the best value Community Shield odds going.
Bet 3: Florian Wirtz To Score in First Half (6/1)
Once again, it feels like the bookies are ignoring just how much playing for Liverpool could impact Wirtz’s performance and that leaves plenty of value on the table. The Reds are famous for finishing games with a statement, and the numbers back it up, just check out our Highest Scoring Half stats for proof.
Last season in the Premier League, Liverpool were most likely to score in the second half 42% of the time (compared to 32% in the first half). That’s one of the largest percentages in English football. And that’s before you consider the extra level of intensity and aggression we’re likely to see for the Community Shield final.
With Wirtz expected to be central to that early push, we think the first half is his moment to shine. The 6/1 odds for him to score in the opening 45 minutes look mighty tempting indeed.
