Undefeated Eagles take flight to Etihad – can they bring down the mighty Citizens?
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Premier League Prediction Match Details
This weekend, Premier League games kick off at the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City set to welcome Crystal Palace on Saturday in an early kick-off game. Can undefeated Palace upset the Citizens at Etihad? Find out the match preview and prediction in the article below. Test your knowledge of Palace's fixtures vs Man City here.
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City are experiencing an underwhelming season by their standards but is still in a good position in the race for a Champions League place this season. However, it was confirmed this midweek that a fifth-place finish this season in the league would also earn a spot in next season's Champions League football, for which Pep Guardiola's side are seen as a strong contender for the spot. Pep Guardiola’s side are struggling for consistency this season, as for the first time under the Spanish tactician, City has not enjoyed back-to-back success in the Premier League since January and has only registered one win from their last four league games. Last weekend, they were held to a goalless draw in the Manchester derby by their archrivals, Manchester United. They now sit sixth in the Premier League standings with 52 points, a point behind fourth and fifth place.
Pep Guardiola's side has been strong with performances on their home soil, having suffered only one defeat in their last seven home league games. The Citizens attack had scored two or more goals in five of the seven home league games.
Get a behind the scenes view of City's preparations for this game here.
Crystal Palace Preview & Form
Crystal Palace are enjoying a brilliant second half of the season, as the Eagles have taken more points in their last ten Premier League games. With the big news that the top five clubs in the Premier League would qualify for next season, Palace will now eye finishing in the top eight, with the hope that the top eight or top nine would qualify for European competitions. Oliver Glasner's men are now undefeated in their last five Premier League matches, with two or more goals scored in three of the games. Last weekend, Palace got back to winning ways by claiming a dramatic 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Brighton and Hove Albion at Selhurst Park, with the match producing three red cards. Currently, they sit 11th in the Premier League standings with 43 points from 30 games, five points behind the top eight.
Oliver Glasner's men have been solid with form in their recent away games, as they are also undefeated in their six road games, winning four and playing two draws.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Man City: Ederson, M. Nunes, A. Khusanov, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, M. Kovacic, İ. Gundogan, Savinho, K. De Bruyne, J. Grealish, O. Marmoush
Crystal Palace: D. Henderson, N. Clyne, M. Lacroix, M. Guehi, D. Munoz, A. Wharton, J. Lerma, T. Mitchell, E. Eze, I. Sarr, J. Mateta
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace H2H Record (Last Five Games)
December 7, 2024 - Premier League: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City
April 6, 2024 - Premier League: Crystal Palace 2-4 Manchester City
December 16, 2023 - Premier League: Manchester City 2-2 Crystal Palace
March 11, 2023 - Premier League: Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City
August 27, 2022 - Premier League: Manchester City 4-2 Crystal Palace
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Prediction Betting Tips
In the betting market, Manchester City are priced as the favorite to win this game against Crystal Palace. However, considering that both sides have put in a strong form in the final third, we think the match will end in a high-scoring outcome.
Bet:
- Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals
- Over 3.5 Goals
- Manchester City to Win
