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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 28-08-2026
Aug 2819:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City
Crystal PalaceDrawManchester City
Over 2.5 goalsYes (57%)
Both teams to scoreYes (55%)
This clash in the Premier League sees Crystal Palace hosting Manchester City at Selhurst Park. Both teams come into this fixture off different starts to the campaign, making it a key game for both sides as they look to establish their seasons.
Team form
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace started poorly, losing their opening match against Everton 0-2. They have struggled to find the net, scoring just one goal in their last five outings. In these matches, they've averaged only 1 goals scored and conceded a hefty average of 2.0 goals per match. They need to improve their attacking play and solidify their defence if they are to challenge Manchester City.
Manchester City
On the other hand, Manchester City entered this season with higher expectations after a determined effort last campaign. They began with a victory against Bournemouth, securing a 2-1 win. Their recent form also shows promise, with an average of 2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game in their last four matches. They will look to exploit the weaknesses in Palace's defence and they go into the match confident.
Head-to-head
Historically, Manchester City have had the upper hand over Crystal Palace, winning three of their last five encounters. Significant matches between the two saw City triumph 5-0 on two occasions and secure a 2-2 draw more recently. This history may play a psychological advantage for City as they prepare for this match.
Key factors
Key players will certainly play a crucial role. For Palace, the dynamic Eddie Nketiah can cause problems for the City defence. However, he needs support from midfield to help create goal-scoring opportunities. For City, the form of Gianluigi Donnarumma and the presence of Erling Haaland upfront makes them formidable. City's stability in midfield, combining physicality and pacing from players like Marc Guéhi and Anatolij Semenjo, may dictate how they control the game.
Prediction
Crystal Palace will attempt to play tactically at home. However, they are likely to be on the back foot against a dominant Manchester City team who control possession effectively. With City registering 66% possession on average in their previous match, Palace must adapt their tactics to contain City's midfield maestros and curtail their service to Haaland. The model suggests that Manchester City will have a strong chance of winning this match given their attacking options and past performances.
Ultimately, this match is expected to favor Manchester City, with the away side poised for a likely victory against the struggling Palace.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |  Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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