Crystal Palace are targeting their first ever major trophy on Saturday at Wembley. Our Crystal Palace vs Man City prediction considers whether the Eagles can upset Pep Guardiola’s men.
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Crystal Palace vs Man City prediction: Eze to strike and game to go to extra time
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- Our Crystal Palace vs Man City betting tips take into account that Oliver Glasner’s men have only conceded one goal in five FA Cup outings this season, scoring 12.
- Six of the last eight Man City matches have ended with two or fewer goals.
- City have visited Wembley 20 times under Guardiola, winning 10 and losing six in regulation time.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Man City
Recent City games have tended to be surprisingly low-scoring affairs, with Guardiola’s team having a lot of the ball, but not always displaying much cutting edge in the final third.
After two brilliant wins in the last two rounds over Premier League opponents, Palace could be really dangerous opponents, and they look capable of at least taking this to extra time.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour City
- CRYSTAL PALACE: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- MAN CITY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Thes seven-time FA Cup winners are the favourites according to the Crystal Palace vs Man City odds, with an implied probability of 55.6% that they win this match.
They head into this game after a frustrating 0-0 draw against bottom club Southampton in the Premier League last weekend.
Meanwhile, Palace warmed up for the cup final with a 2-0 win in North London against Spurs, with Eberechi Eze scoring twice.
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Most recent H2Hs: Eagles without a win in seven
Our Crystal Palace vs Man City prediction suggests this one may go past 90 minutes, and three of the last seven meetings have finished level.
There have been plenty of goals in the most recent meetings, with all of the last four seeing both teams score at least twice.
England Premier League 12/04/25
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England Premier League 07/12/24
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England Premier League 06/04/24
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England Premier League 16/12/23
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England Premier League 11/03/23
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Crystal Palace preview: Wharton racing to be fit
Key midfielder Adam Wharton is an injury concern for Palace, but may be risked even if not 100% fit. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are still sidelined.
Predicted Lineup: Henderson (GK), Guehi, Lacroix, Richards, Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell, Eze, Sarr & Mateta
England Premier League 11/05/25
W Tottenham 0 Crystal Palace 2 England Premier League 05/05/25
D Nottm Forest 1 Crystal Palace 1 England FA Cup 26/04/25
W Aston Villa 0 Crystal Palace 3 England Premier League 23/04/25
D Arsenal 2 Crystal Palace 2 England Premier League 19/04/25
D Bournemouth 0 Crystal Palace 0
Man City preview: Haaland set to start the final
Erling Haaland made his return from injury last weekend and he’s expected to start at Wembley. Rodri, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Oscar Bobb are not expected to play any part, despite some of those players having recently returned to light training.
Predicted Lineup: Ederson (GK), Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Kovacic, B. Silva, Marmoush, De Bruyne, Doku & Haaland
England Premier League 10/05/25
D Southampton 0 Man City 0 England Premier League 02/05/25
W Wolverhampton 0 Man City 1 England FA Cup 27/04/25
W Nottm Forest 0 Man City 2 England Premier League 22/04/25
W Aston Villa 1 Man City 2 England Premier League 19/04/25
W Everton 0 Man City 2
Player to watch – Eberechi Eze
With three goals on Palace’s run to the FA Cup final, Eze has arguably had a bigger impact on this season’s competition than any other player. The England international has also chipped in with seven goals and eight assists in the Premier League this term.
Eze striking early in the FA Cup
All three of the attacking midfielder’s FA Cup goals this season have come before the break. He opened the scoring in the fourth minute against Stockport, 34th minute against Fulham, and 31st minute against Aston Villa.