Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League action continues on Sunday, with Manchester United set to welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford Stadium. Can the Red Devils build on their winning streak, or will Palace upset the United on their vulnerable home soil this season? Check our match prediction below.
Manchester United Preview & Form
Manchester United are beginning to turn things around under the guidance of Ruben Amorim as the Red Devils are now riding on an impressive three-match winning streak across all competitions. Ruben Amorim’s men will come into this match having picked up two wins in the New Year of the Premier League, with their last match on Sunday night seeing them secure a 1-0 victory over Fulham at the Craven Cottage stadium thanks to Lisandro Martinez’s goal in the second. In their midweek Europa League Phase game, United booked their place in the last 16 of the competition by beating FCSB 2-0, with England international midfielder Kobbie Mainoo shining in the game. Currently, United sits 12th in the Premier League standings with 29 points, 11 points behind the top six.
Ruben Amorim will be desperate to change his side’s vulnerability against opponents at Old Trafford in recent games, with his side having lost four of their last five Premier League games. Their defense backline has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last five home matches, and they have conceded at least one goal in 9 of their 12 home matches.
Crystal Palace Preview & Form
Crystal Palace will arrive at Old Trafford on the back of a painful 2-1 defeat last weekend against Brentford at Selhurst Park, with the result ending an impressive five-match unbeaten run in the league. Prior to the defeat, the Eagles picked up an impressive three victories and two draws, with the excellent run of form boosting their chances of survival. Oliver Glasner’s men now find themselves sitting 13th in the Premier League table with 27 points from 23 games, 11 points behind the drop zone.
Oliver Glasner’s men have shown signs of improvement in their away games in the second half of the Premier League season, as they are now undefeated in their last eight Premier League matches. They will come to Old Trafford with a two-match away winning streak and are unbeaten in the last three away games. Their attacking frontline has scored two or more goals in three of their last four Premier League away games.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Manchester United Predicted Line-up (3-4-2-1): Onana; De Ligt, Mazraoui, Martinez; Colyer, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guehi, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester United
- Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Manchester United
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction Betting Tips
We predict Manchester United to win this game at Old Trafford as the Red Devils are showing signs of improvement in form in recent games. Also, both sides have been strong in the face of goals and we expect them to get on the scoreboard.
