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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Prediction – Premier League
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Here you will find the best prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from the last games to provide the best prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace
The best prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League is over 2.5 goals. While Manchester City is often anticipated to score, Crystal Palace has shown some interesting offensive stats lately. Notably, the “over 2.5 goals” market has been successful in 73% of Manchester City’s away games. Consequently, a highly competitive match is anticipated, with both goalkeepers likely to face numerous challenges.
The best prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or treble bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
Match preview: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet at the Etihad Stadium for the 32nd round of the Premier League. In their last encounter in this competition on 07‑12‑2024, the match ended in a 2‑2 draw. Historically, the home team has an edge at this ground, having won 2, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 4 matchups. The most recent meeting at this venue was on 16‑12‑2023, also resulting in a 2‑2 draw, with goals from R. Lewis (54′) and J. Grealish (24′) for Manchester City, while Jean-Philippe Mateta (76′) and Michael Olise (90′) found the net for Crystal Palace. Though this match features teams ranked 5th and 11th in the overall standings, it actually is a clash between the 6th placed team at home and the 6th placed team as visitors.
Team analysis: Manchester City
With a record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, the home team currently sits in 5th position with 52 points. In their last match, they drew 0‑0 against Manchester United, following a victory at home against Leicester City (2‑0) in the previous match. Manchester City is not strongly influenced by the home factor, performing similarly at home and away, with 30 points earned at home (32 goals scored and 19 conceded) versus 22 points on the road (25 goals scored and 21 conceded). Over their last 10 league matches, they have secured 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, earning 17 points from a possible 30. Their attack has been consistent, finding the net in 7 of the last 10 games. Matches played at home have seen a tendency for goals, with 11 of 15 featuring more than 2.5 goals. In 31 games, they conceded the opening goal 13 times but have managed to turn games around on 5 occasions.
Manchester City approaches this fixture following a draw against Manchester United (0-0), marking their third consecutive match without loss in the Premier League. The home team typically employs a 4-4-2 formation, with Omar Maroussh and Phil Foden leading the attack and generating constant threats to the opposition’s defence. The midfield is orchestrated by Kevin de Bruyne, who is responsible for coordinating offensive plays. However, manager Pep Guardiola will be without Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Erling Haaland, and Nathan Aké due to injuries.
Team analysis: Crystal Palace
The visiting team currently occupies 11th place, having accumulated 43 points from 11 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they drew away at Southampton (1‑1) and followed this with a home victory against Brighton & Hove Albion (2‑1). Crystal Palace tends to perform better as the away side, having earned 23 points on the road compared to 20 at home, netting 19 goals and conceding 23 at home, whereas they scored 20 and conceded 12 as visitors.
In this competition, Crystal Palace hasn’t lost in their last 10 away matches. The most frequent scoreline at half-time in their away games has been 0‑0 (7 out of 14 matches). Their attack has been reliable, scoring in each of their last 10 matches in this competition. However, their away matches typically see fewer goals, with 9 of their last 14 games finishing with under 2.5 goals. In 30 matches this season, they conceded the first goal 14 times and have only managed to turn the match around once.
Crystal Palace heads into this encounter following a 2-1 win against Brighton, marking their fifth match without loss in the Premier League. The goals came from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daniel Muñoz. The visiting team usually plays in a 3-4-3 formation, prioritising a quicker match style, with Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaila Sarr, and Eberechi Eze forming the attacking trio. The midfielder Daichi Kamada orchestrates the offensive plays. They will be without Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guéhi due to suspensions, and Chris Richards, Cheick Doucouré, and Chadi Riyadh due to injuries.
The best prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or treble bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
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