Community Shield Betting Tips & Predictions

How OLBG's Community Shield Betting Tips Work

The Community Shield signals that a new Premier League season is just around the corner. Our expert football tipsters keep a close eye on the summer transfer dealings with a view to spotting profitable betting tips early on.

Fine-tuning for the new season is possibly uppermost in the minds of the two managers at Wembley, but a trophy in the cabinet before the first Premier League ball is kicked is also a perfect start to the campaign, and our football tipsters have all bases covered before submitting their Community Shield betting picks.

The most tipped match outcome is highlighted at the top of the page, along with the number of tips received, which can come from any of the Community Shield betting markets such as Full-Time Result, Correct Score, Both Teams To Score, First Goalscorer and Total Goals.

The total number of tips placed across all outcomes of a particular market is also shown, along with a confidence percentage indicating the strength of opinion amongst our football tipsters.

The 1 to 5 star 'value rating' highlights a potential value bet, determined using the current odds, the number of tips received against the total number of tips placed, and the theoretical chances of winning.

To view all the Community Shield betting picks, just tap on the match or selection highlighted, and all the match predictions will be shown, along with each tipster's profit performance to 10-point stakes over the past week, month and year.

For all the latest Community Shield news, visit The FA Community Shield official website.

Community Shield Betting Markets Explained

The Community Shield may be a one-off fixture, but it offers all the main betting markets you'd expect from a Premier League match. Here's a quick rundown of the most popular options our tipsters cover for Arsenal v Man City.

Full-Time Result

The most straightforward market: you're backing the home win, the away win or the draw over 90 minutes. Note that in the Community Shield, if the match is level after 90 minutes there is no extra time — the tie goes straight to a penalty shootout. For Full-Time Result betting, though, a draw at 90 minutes is settled as a draw regardless of who wins the shootout.

Both Teams To Score

A simple yes-or-no market on whether both sides find the net. With two attack-minded teams and pre-season sharpness still being fine-tuned, this is a popular pick for the curtain-raiser.

Total Goals (Over/Under)

Here you're betting on the number of goals in the match, typically against a line such as over or under 2.5 goals. Early-season fixtures can be unpredictable, with managers rotating squads and trialling new signings.

Correct Score

One of the harder markets to call but a favourite with punters chasing a bigger return, this asks you to predict the exact final scoreline after 90 minutes.

First Goalscorer / Anytime Goalscorer

Goalscorer markets let you back a player to score first, or at any point in the match. Team news matters here — it's worth checking who starts, as managers often ring the changes in pre-season fixtures.

You'll find our tipsters' selections across these markets highlighted at the top of the page. To view every pick, just tap on the match or selection to see the full breakdown.

Best Community Shield Betting Odds — Which Bookies to Use

Placing a Community Shield bet using OLBG is quick and simple. Just tap the 'Add to betslip' button next to the tip that takes your fancy, and the selection is stored on your betslip.

Including your Community Shield pick as part of an Acca is fine. Navigate to the best tips page to find other predictions from our profitable tipsters before finalising your bet.

When you've finished adding selections, check the bookie odds comparison chart at the top of the screen to see which of your bookies is offering the best payout.

Select your bookie preference, and you'll be transferred directly to the bookie site with your betslip selections already in place — no need to find them again. Just add your stake and best of luck!

Before placing your bet or Acca, you may want to read our article covering the Best Football Bookmakers, which looks at the odds provided by all the top UK bookmakers to see if any regularly offer the best value on football betting.

It's well worth a read, as it may highlight a bookie new to you that's currently offering good football odds, promotions and offers for new customers.

Why the Community Shield Is Worth Betting On

As a one-off season curtain-raiser, the Community Shield has its own character that sets it apart from a typical league fixture — and that throws up plenty for punters to get their teeth into.

Because it falls in pre-season, sharpness is still being fine-tuned. Managers often rotate their squads, hand minutes to trialists and new signings, and treat the 90 minutes as much a fitness exercise as a trophy pursuit. That unpredictability can make for open, entertaining football — and betting angles you won't find later in the campaign when sides are fully up to speed.

There's also the format quirk to bear in mind: if the match is level after 90 minutes, there's no extra time — the Community Shield goes straight to a penalty shootout. That makes the draw a live outcome right up to the final whistle and gives the shootout markets genuine relevance.

Team news is especially worth watching in the build-up. With managers still settling on their strongest XI, late line-up information can tell you plenty about how seriously each side is treating the occasion and who's in line for minutes. Our tipsters keep a close eye on the latest developments before submitting their Community Shield betting picks.

Add in the fact that a trophy is genuinely on the line — a first piece of silverware and an early confidence boost for the winners — and the Community Shield offers a compelling betting occasion to kick off the new season.

FA Community Shield History & Past Winners

Formerly known as The FA Charity Shield until 2002, and first contested in 1908, the traditional curtain-raiser to the new English Premier League season usually takes place in early August, the weekend before the first round of Premier League fixtures.

The FA Community Shield finalists are determined by the winners of the previous Premier League season and the FA Cup winners. If one team completes the Premier League and FA Cup double, the Premier League runners-up face the double winners in the FA Community Shield.

Manchester United hold the record for the most Community Shield wins, currently standing at 21. During their dominance in the early Premier League years in the 1990s, they played in the Community Shield on seven occasions and won four times.

Last Ten FA Community Shield Winners

Source: List of FA Community Shield matches, Wikipedia.

James Banting and Andy Powell bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to OLBG's comprehensive UK football coverage of the Community Shield, which they created and maintain.

James Banting

Expert Guide

James Banting is a seasoned UK football specialist with many years of experience in the sports betting industry. Growing up as a Portsmouth fan, James is a keen follower of British football and keeps a close eye on the scores of his and other teams every weekend.

Andy Powell

Expert Guide

A lifelong Ipswich Town fan, Andy Powell was a season ticket holder for over 15 years. His passion for football knows no bounds, and he spends every weekend during the season glued to the TV or watching matches live, whether it's Premier League, EFL or cup games. This deep commitment to the sport has given Andy a strong understanding of the game, allowing him to provide insightful analysis.