Crystal Palace vs Man City: Why this Erling Haaland bet looks unmissable value in the Premier League

Erling Haaland may have drawn a blank on the opening weekend, but the Manchester City striker has an excellent record against Crystal Palace and looks worth backing to get off the mark in Friday night's Premier League clash.

Haaland has scored eight goals in six meetings with Palace, with City winning four of those encounters. He has only scored more against three other opponents in his career, two of whom were relegated last season, while the other came during his time in Germany.

With one of the Premier League's most prolific goalscorers available at odds-on to find the net, this looks like an unmissable opportunity for punters.

Back Erling Haaland to punish Palace's problems

There are plenty of reasons to think Haaland can break his duck.

Palace head into the game in some turmoil, with new manager Pierre Sage still getting to grips with life in the Premier League and several key players facing uncertainty before the transfer window closes.

Ismaila Sarr has been linked with a move to Liverpool and interest from Turkey, while Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Eagles' top scorer last season, is also trying to force a departure.

That uncertainty was followed by a 2-0 defeat at Everton on the opening weekend, while City recovered from falling behind to beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1.

Rayan Cherki was particularly influential after coming off the bench and could be rewarded with a starting berth here. The France international has provided 18 assists in 58 appearances since joining City, averaging one every 168 minutes.

That makes the link between Cherki and Haaland particularly appealing.

If City dominate possession and create the chances expected, Haaland's movement in the box should give the creative Frenchman plenty to aim at.

Crystal Palace vs Man City best bets

Haaland to score – 9/10 (1.90) with BetVictor

Haaland's eight goals in six meetings with Palace make this price particularly appealing, especially after he failed to score on the opening weekend.

Rayan Cherki to assist – 9/4 (3.25) with Bet365 and BetMGM

Cherki already has 18 assists in 58 appearances for City and looks set to have plenty of opportunities to create against a Palace side that conceded twice at Everton.

Haaland to score and Cherki to assist – 37/10 (4.70) with Bet365

The pair combining could be the best way to play this fixture. Haaland has repeatedly found the net against Palace, while Cherki's creativity gives him the tools to provide the ammunition

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