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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction – FA Cup
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Here you will find the finest prediction for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the FA Cup, along with a comprehensive match analysis and betting tips.
Below, we provide a detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from their latest games to offer the most informed prediction for this match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
The best prediction for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the FA Cup is over 2.25 goals. Despite Manchester City often controlling matches, both sides possess considerable offensive potential and favour attack over defensive strategies. Notably, the “over 2.25 goals” market has been successful in five of the last six encounters between these teams, reinforcing the expectation for an open match with chances at both ends.
Match preview: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Crystal Palace and Manchester City will face off at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final. Recent head-to-head encounters favour Manchester City, who have secured 4 wins, drawn 3, and lost just once in their last 8 matches against Crystal Palace. In their most recent clash on 12 April 2025, Manchester City emerged victorious with a scoreline of 5-2.
Team analysis: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has progressed to this stage of the FA Cup after eliminating Aston Villa with a convincing 3-0 win in the prior round. They come into this match following a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. The Eagles have shown remarkable form, winning all 5 of their FA Cup fixtures thus far.
In this competition, they have been consistent, securing the last five victories. Defensively, they have performed well, conceding only once in their last five outings. Offensively, they have scored in every match played in this competition. Notably, of their last 11 matches across all competitions, 7 of their 15 goals came between the 31st and 45th minutes.
Crystal Palace arrives in this final charged with confidence following their strong showing against Tottenham. Their approach typically involves rapid transitions with a 3-4-3 formation, leveraging the pace of players like Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, and Eberechi Eze. Their right flank exploits the depth and intensity brought by Daniel Muñoz. However, they will be without Cheick Doucouré, Adam Wharton, and Chadi Riyadh due to injuries.
Team analysis: Manchester City
Manchester City reaches the FA Cup final after knocking out Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 victory in the previous round. Their last outing saw them held to a goalless draw against Southampton in the Premier League. In the FA Cup, they have recorded five wins in succession.
Their attacking prowess has been consistent, having scored in all five of their FA Cup games. There’s a notable trend towards goals when Manchester City plays, with 53 of their last 60 matches resulting in over 1.5 goals, and 42 finishing with over 2.5 goals. In 15 of those matches, they conceded the first goal 6 times but managed to turn the score around in 3 occasions.
Manchester City arrives at this match after a 0-0 draw against Southampton, highlighting their focus on managing player workload ahead of this crucial encounter. Pep Guardiola’s side typically fields a 4-3-3 formation, emphasising quick transitions and a strong presence in wide areas. Players like Savinho and Phil Foden are expected to flank the attack, with Erling Haaland as the central offensive threat. Kevin de Bruyne orchestrates play from midfield but the team will be without the experienced John Stones due to injury.
The best prediction for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live betting option)
Over 1.5 goals (double or treble bet option)
Over 2.25 goals (the suggested bold prediction)
Over 2.25 goals
