Crystal Palace played well against high-flying Leicester City last time out but ended up on the losing end of a 2-1 scoreline and have now failed to win any of their last three Premier League games. Man City will be tempted to rotate their starting eleven for the trip to Selhurst Park as this fixture comes sandwiched between their two games against PSG in the semi-finals of the Champions League but even then, Man City will be the strong favouries to win.
Read on for our full match preview and prediction for Crystal Palace vs Man City in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace vs Man City: Our Top Betting Tips
All of our tips contain no bias and have been researched using the latest stats and figures available at the time of publication.
- Prediction one: To Win-to-Nil – Man City Win-to-Nil @ 11/10
- Prediction two: Total Goals – Under 2.5 Goals @ 11/10
- Prediction three: Correct Score – 2-0 Man City @ 11/2
All odds are subject to change but the prices shown are correct on the date of publication. Please check with your bookmakers before placing any bets.
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Man City Win-to-Nil
Man City are unbeaten in their last four games against Crystal Palace, picking up three wins and one draw. When these two sides last locked horns, Man City claimed a 4-0 win against the Eagles and have kept clean sheets in four of the pair's last seven league games.
Under 2.5 Goals
Three of Crystal Palace's last six matches and two of Man City's last three outings (before the 1st leg against PSG) have produced under 2.5 goals. Man City are likely to make changes to their starting lineup this weekend, which is another reason w are expecting a tight and tense 90-minutes between these two clubs.
2-0 Man City
Man City haven't scored more than 2-goals in any of their last six matches, ahead of the 1st leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG. In fact, the Citizens have scored exactly 2-goals in three of their last six outings in all competitions and City ran out 2-0 winners on their last trip to Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Man City: Stats and Figures
Man City
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01/05/21 EPL |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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0 - 2 |
 Man City
Man City
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17/01/21 EPL |
Man City
Man City
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4 - 0 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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18/01/20 EPL |
Man City
Man City
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2 - 2 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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19/10/19 EPL |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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0 - 2 |
Man City
Man City
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14/04/19 EPL |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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1 - 3 |
Man City
Man City
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Crystal Palace |
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Last 5 |
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31/07/21 ECF |
Reading
Reading
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1 - 3 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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27/07/21 ECF |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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2 - 2 |
 Charlton
Charlton
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24/07/21 ECF |
Ipswich
Ipswich
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0 - 1 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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17/07/21 ECF |
Walsall
Walsall
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0 - 1 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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23/05/21 EPL |
Liverpool
Liverpool
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2 - 0 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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Man City |
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Last 5 |
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31/07/21 EF |
Man City
Man City
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4 - 0 |
 Barnsley
Barnsley
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27/07/21 EF |
Man City
Man City
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2 - 0 |
 Preston
Preston
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29/05/21 UCL |
Man City
Man City
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0 - 1 |
 Chelsea
Chelsea
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23/05/21 EPL |
Man City
Man City
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5 - 0 |
 Everton
Everton
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18/05/21 EPL |
 Brighton
Brighton
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3 - 2 |
Man City
Man City
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Palace predicted to struggle at home to Man City
Crystal Palace have gone three games without a win and could be suffering from a lack of motivation with the club looking safe from relegation and a selection of the players' contracts coming to an end in the summer. Following their 1-1 draw with Everton, Palace have lost 4-1 at home to Chelsea and 2-1 away at Leicester and now they face the might of Manchester City. McArthur, Wickham, and Ferguson have been ruled out of Saturday's clash through injury, while Tomkins, Sakho and Cahill could all return to the squad if they pass late fitness tests.
Man City don't have any fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Paris in the Champions League but they will be without John Stones against Crystal Palace after the England defender was sent-off against Aston Villa. Man City followed up their league win at Villa Park with a 1-0 win over Tottenham in the League Cup final. Guardiola's men are just a few steps away from securing the Premier League title and remain in the hunt for their first-ever Champions League trophy, so it is key that the Spaniard maintains a winning mentality amongst his players.
Your Questions Answered: Crystal Palace vs Man City
- Can I watch this game in the UK? – Yes, on BT Sport 1 / BT Sport Ultimate
- What was the score when these sides last met? – Man City 4-0 Crystal Palace, 17/1/21
- What league position are both teams in? – Crystal Palace are in 13th place and Man City sit top of the Premier League table
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick