Premier League 2025-2026: Crystal Palace vs Man United Prediction
Crystal Palace
Home Team
44%
VS
Man United
Away Team
29%
Draw: 26%
Over 2.5:
54%
Under 2.5:
46%
Goal:
57%
No Goal:
43%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | Man City | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 22 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | Brighton | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Man United | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 18 |
| 11 | Everton | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | Liverpool | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Brentford | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 | Newcastle | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 15 |
| 15 | Fulham | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 14 |
| 16 | Nott'm Forest | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | West Ham | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 11 |
| 18 | Leeds | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 11 |
| 19 | Burnley | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolves | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 27 | -20 | 2 |
Recent Trends
Crystal Palace
- Last Match: vs Wolves (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Brighton (Goals: 0 - 0)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Brentford (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Arsenal (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Bournemouth (Goals: 3 - 3)
Man United
- Last Match: vs Everton (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Tottenham (Goals: 2 - 2)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 2 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Brighton (Goals: 4 - 2)
- 5th Last Match: vs Liverpool (Goals: 2 - 1)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Crystal Palace
Average Expected Goals (xG):
2.28
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.39
# Clean Sheets:
3
Man United
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.61
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
2.06
# Clean Sheets:
0
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United is predicted to sway in favor of the home side, with a 44% probability of Crystal Palace securing a win. Meanwhile, the probability of the game seeing over 2.5 goals stands at 54%, suggesting a potentially high-scoring encounter. In the Premier League standings, Crystal Palace is currently in 5th position with 20 points, while Manchester United trails in 10th place with 18 points.
Match Analysis
Crystal Palace enters this match in strong form, having not lost in their last three outings. They recently defeated Wolves 2-0 away and secured a 2-0 victory at home against Brentford, along with a goalless draw against Brighton. Key to their recent success has been their solid defense, with three clean sheets in their last five games, while also averaging 1.4 goals per match. Their expected goals figures indicate they've been generating strong attacking opportunities, averaging 2.284 expected goals per game.
In contrast, Manchester United has had a mixed run of form, managing two draws against Tottenham and Nott'm Forest, both ending 2-2, and suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Everton. Their defense has been a concern, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game in their last five matches, without a single clean sheet. Although their attack has been relatively consistent with an average of 1.4 goals per game, the defensive vulnerabilities could be critical against a robust Crystal Palace side.
Final Prediction
Crystal Palace's recent form and defensive solidity provide them with the upper hand in this matchup. Their ability to maintain clean sheets and capitalize on scoring opportunities could be pivotal against a Manchester United side struggling defensively. Keep an eye on Crystal Palace's defensive organization, which could be the key factor in determining the outcome of this game.