Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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by Devesh Jaganath in Premier League Predictions
Super Sunday in the English Premier League will get underway at Old Trafford with Manchester United playing host to Crystal Palace. The Red Devils are 12th in the league standings with 29 points while the Eagles are just two points behind them in 13th place after 23 games. Check out our match prediction below!
Crystal Palace have enjoyed success in this fixture in recent times, including doing the double over this opponent last season. The Eagles have now won five of their last 11 Premier League games against the Red Devils (W5 D3 L3), a significant improvement after failing to win any of the preceding 22 encounters (W0 D4 L18).
Man United have failed to score a single goal in their last three league matches against this opponent - the last time they failed to score in four successive games against any opponent was between 1981 and 1983 (Arsenal). Despite this, the hosts are the favourites in this contest - let’s get into some more key stats.
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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Form
Manchester United and Crystal Palace's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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12
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53 | 38 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
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15
|
42 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -10 |
Manchester United and Crystal Palace Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
26 Jan 2025 - Premier League
23 Jan 2025 - Europa League
19 Jan 2025 - Premier League
16 Jan 2025 - Premier League
12 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Jan 2025 - Europa League
19 Jan 2025 - Premier League
16 Jan 2025 - Premier League
30 Dec 2024 - Premier League
22 Dec 2024 - Premier League
7 Dec 2024 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
26 Jan 2025 - Premier League
12 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
5 Jan 2025 - Premier League
26 Dec 2024 - Premier League
19 Dec 2024 - Carabao Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jan 2025 - Premier League
18 Jan 2025 - Premier League
15 Jan 2025 - Premier League
12 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Premier League
29 Dec 2024 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jan 2025 - Premier League
12 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Premier League
29 Dec 2024 - Premier League
21 Dec 2024 - Premier League
7 Dec 2024 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Premier League
15 Jan 2025 - Premier League
26 Dec 2024 - Premier League
18 Dec 2024 - Carabao Cup
15 Dec 2024 - Premier League
3 Dec 2024 - Premier League
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
21 Sept 2024 - Premier League
6 May 2024 - Premier League
30 Sept 2023 - Premier League
26 Sept 2023 - Carabao Cup
4 Feb 2023 - Premier League
18 Jan 2023 - Premier League
Manchester United - Crystal Palace: Form Analysis
Manchester United will be feeling good about themselves after an impressive 2-0 victory over FCSB in midweek to earn qualification and a seeding in the last 16 of the Europa League.
However, the Red Devils will need to bring their European form back to the domestic league where they have been inconsistent, winning just three of their last 10 games since early December.
The hosts have been especially poor at home of late, losing four of their last five league games at Old Trafford while conceding two or more goals in each of those defeats.
Man United have not won consecutive league games since the arrival of Ruben Amorim!
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have been one of the most improved teams in the top flight over the last couple of months, having lost only two of their last 12 games since late November.
However, their most recent defeat came last weekend when they were beaten 2-1 by Brentford at home, a result that ended a five-match unbeaten run dating back to Boxing Day.
Still, the Eagles have been very good on the road in recent times, unbeaten in seven straight (W4 D3 L0) - they also scored two or more goals in five matches during that time.
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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
E. Harrison
A. Bayindir
DefenderV. Lindelof
M. De Ligt
T. Collyer
Casemiro
C. Eriksen
J. Zirkzee
R. Hojlund
M. Turner
DefenderN. Clyne
C. Kporha
MidfielderA. Wharton
J. Devenny
R. Esse
J. Schlupp
ForwardE. Nketiah
E. Eze
Missing players
L. Shaw
C. Riad
MidfielderC. Doucoure
Manchester United & Crystal Palace Squad Analysis
Amorim has a relatively fit squad at present, though there are question marks over the availability of Manuel Ugarte, who was forced off in the victory over Fulham after a tackle on Adama Traore.
As far as confirmed injury absentees go, there are just two ahead of this match in the form of Luke Shaw and Mason Mount, while Marcus Rashford is still exiled from matchday squads.
Kobbie Mainoo delivered an excellent performance, netting United’s second goal in midweek, and he may be deployed in a more advanced role again at the weekend.
Will Amorim opt for Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee to lead the line?
Crystal Palace were dealt a blow last week, with Chadi Riad sustaining a devastating knee injury in training that has ruled him out for the remainder of this season and a large chunk of next term too.
The Moroccan international adds to a Palace injury list that already features the likes of Matheus Franca (rib), Adam Wharton (groin), Cheick Doucoure (knee) and Joel Ward (calf).
Most goals and assists
Manchester United
Crystal Palace
B. Fernandes
(8 Goals)
J. Mateta
(14 Goals)
B. Fernandes
(9 Assists)
E. Eze
(8 Assists)
Manchester United - Crystal Palace Key Points
- Manchester United have only kept one clean sheet in their last 10 league games.
- Manchester United have conceded two or more goals in seven of their last 10 league matches.
- Three of Manchester United’s last four league games have ended with both teams scoring.
- Crystal Palace have scored two or more goals in five of their last seven away league games.
- Six of Crystal Palace’s last nine league matches have ended with both teams scoring.
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Our Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Manchester United have experienced a slight improvement in form lately, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions, but they need more consistency in the league for us to start backing them with real confidence.
Crystal Palace saw their momentum halted by Brentford last time out, but they have fared well in this fixture in recent times and we feel that they will give the hosts a run for their money in this one as well. Our Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction is both teams to score.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Alternative Predictions
Over 2.5.
Six of Manchester United’s last nine league games have ended with over 2.5 goals and they have conceded two or more in four of their last five home league matches. Additionally, Crystal Palace have scored two or more goals in five of their last seven away league games.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace - FAQs
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace will be played on February 2 at 14:00 GMT.
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester.
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace will not be broadcast on TV in the UK.
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John Brooks will take charge of this match, with the assistance of Simon Bennett, Daniel Robathan and Ben Toner as the fourth official.
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