Saturday's evening kick-off in the Premier League sees Manchester United making the trip to the capital to face Crystal Palace.
The Eagles will be hoping to repeat the 4-0 drubbing they gave the Red Devils in this very fixture just four months ago, while the visitors are aiming for back-t0-back away wins in the Premier League.
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Crystal Palace vs Man Utd prediction: Goals expected at Selhurst Park
Key Stats
- At least three goals have been scored in three of Crystal Palace's last five fixtures.
- Each of Man Utd's last three outings have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in four of the hosts' last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Man Utd
Crystal Palace have only failed to score in one of their last six matches and Man Utd looked back to somewhat near their best away at Southampton last weekend which is why we're backing a narrow 2-1 win for the visitors on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd the slight favourite
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man Utd are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 41.7% and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
With two wins, two defeats and one draw apiece, the last five competitive meetings between Crystal Palace and Man Utd have been split evenly.
England Premier League 06/05/24
Crystal Palace
Man Utd
England Premier League 04/05/24
Crystal Palace
Man Utd
England Premier League 30/09/23
Man Utd
Crystal Palace
England EFL Cup 26/09/23
Man Utd
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 04/02/23
Man Utd
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace preview: Without a win in opening four
Despite losing their opening two league games against Brentford and West Ham, results and performances have started to improve for the Eagles.
A 1-1 draw at Chelsea was followed up with a 2-2 draw at home to Leicester in which Palace equalised late on.
Chadi Riad, Matheus Franca, Trevoh Chalobah and Rob Holding could all miss the Man Utd game due to injury, though, Chalobah could pass a late fitness test.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Clyne, Guehi, Munoz, Lacroix, Mitchell, Eze, Doucoure, Wharton, Nketiah & Mateta
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Everton
2
Crystal Palace
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Man Utd
0
Crystal Palace
0
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
W
QPR
1
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Leicester
2
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 01/09/24
D
Chelsea
1
Crystal Palace
1
Man Utd preview: Back to winning ways against the Saints
Manchester United got the season off to a winning start at home to Fulham but disappointment was just around the corner in the form of back-to-back defeats to Brighton and arch-rivals Liverpool.
However, last weekend at St Mary's, Man Utd put in a much better performance which brought about three goals, a clean sheet and most importantly, three points.
Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount have been ruled out of the trip to Selhurst Park while doubts remain over the fitnesses of Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Mazraoui, de Ligt, Dalot, Martínez, Eriksen, Fernandes, Mainoo, Rashford, Zirkzee & Diallo
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
FC Porto
3
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 29/09/24
L
Tottenham
3
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
D
FC Twente
1
Man Utd
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Crystal Palace
0
Man Utd
0
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
W
Barnsley
0
Man Utd
7
Player to watch: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford scored his first league goal of the season during the 3-0 win at Southampton last weekend and the United fans will be hoping that this marks the forward's return to form.
Rashford enjoyed a fantastic time in front of goal during the 2022/23 campaign, scoring 30 goals in 56 games, but only managed to net eight in all competitions last season.
Rashford is back amongst the goals
It's always been tough to know which Rashford United are going to get season on season but we're backing the England international to put in another top performance on Saturday, one that could help guide his team to a second away win on the run.
