Premier League 2025-2026: Crystal Palace vs Man City Prediction
Crystal Palace
Home Team
19%
VS
Man City
Away Team
65%
Draw: 16%
Over 2.5:
49%
Under 2.5:
51%
Goal:
52%
No Goal:
48%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 33 |
| 2 | Man City | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 31 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 30 |
| 4 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 26 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 6 | Man United | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 25 |
| 7 | Everton | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 24 |
| 8 | Brighton | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 23 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 23 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 22 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 22 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 20 |
| 14 | Brentford | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 19 |
| 15 | Fulham | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 17 |
| 16 | Leeds | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 15 |
| 17 | Nott'm Forest | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 15 |
| 18 | West Ham | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | -12 | 13 |
| 19 | Burnley | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 30 | -14 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolves | 15 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 33 | -25 | 2 |
Recent Trends
Crystal Palace
- Last Match: vs Fulham (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Burnley (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Man United (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Wolves (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Brighton (Goals: 0 - 0)
Man City
- Last Match: vs Sunderland (Goals: 3 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Fulham (Goals: 5 - 4)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Leeds (Goals: 3 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Newcastle (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 5th Last Match: vs Liverpool (Goals: 3 - 0)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Crystal Palace
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.93
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.32
# Clean Sheets:
3
Man City
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.60
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.13
# Clean Sheets:
2
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is predicted to favor the visitors, with a 65.0% chance of victory for Man City. Crystal Palace's probability of winning stands at 19.0%, while a draw is less likely at 16.0%. The match is also anticipated to have fewer than 2.5 goals. Man City currently sits in 2nd place, trailing league leaders Arsenal by just two points, while Crystal Palace holds 4th position with 26 points.
Match Analysis
Crystal Palace enters this match following a mixed bag of results. They achieved two notable victories on the road against Fulham and Burnley but stumbled at home against Manchester United. Recent performances show a resilient defensive capability with three clean sheets in their last five matches. Crystal Palace has averaged 1.6 goals per game in this period, slightly underperforming their expected goals of 1.932. Their defense, conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game, will be tested against a free-scoring Man City side.
On the other hand, Manchester City is currently in fine form, boasting a three-game winning streak. Their recent results include a commanding 3-0 victory against Sunderland and a high-scoring 5-4 thriller against Fulham. Despite their attacking prowess, Man City concedes 1.6 goals on average, suggesting vulnerabilities at the back. They have recorded two clean sheets in their last five games, with expected goals conceded standing at 1.126, indicating a slightly more efficient defense than Crystal Palace.
Final Prediction
Manchester City is favored to win this encounter, largely due to their superior goal-scoring ability and consistent performance in recent matches. A key factor to watch will be City's ability to breach Palace’s defense, which has been solid in recent outings. With both teams capable of finding the net, an exciting contest awaits, even if it might not reflect high-scoring numbers.