The Premier League Matchday 24 clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace will take place on February 2 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
The Red Devils secured a 1-0 victory over Fulham in the last round for the second time this season. This was only their second win in the last seven league matches (1 draw and 4 losses). The club is currently 12th in the standings, trailing the European competition spots by 11 points. After 23 rounds, Manchester United has accumulated just 29 points, marking their worst performance at this stage of the Premier League since its inception.
Defenders Luke Shaw and Jonny Evans, along with midfielder Mason Mount, are sidelined due to injuries.
- At least two goals have been scored in 15 of the last 16 matches involving the Red Devils in the Premier League.
- The number "3" has appeared in the final score in 4 of Manchester United's last 5 home league games.
- The club has not won the first half in the last 10 Premier League matches (6 draws and 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-3-3-1)
Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez – Manuel Ugarte, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui – Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho – Rasmus Højlund.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners were unbeaten in five consecutive Premier League matches (3 wins and 2 draws), but this streak ended in the last round with a 1-2 home defeat to Brentford. Notably, the team has only suffered two defeats in the last 12 Premier League matches (5 wins and 5 draws). Oliver Glasner's side is in 13th place, just two points behind Manchester United.
Midfielders Cheick Doucouré, Adam Wharton, and Matheus França, as well as defender Joel Ward, will miss the match due to injuries.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in the last five matches involving the Londoners in the Premier League.
- The club has not lost the first half in the last nine away Premier League matches (3 wins and 6 draws).
- The team has scored in 12 of the last 14 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi – Daichi Kamada, Will Hughes, Daniel Muñoz, Tyrick Mitchell – Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Referee
John Brooks (England)
Matches – 11 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 18%.
Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace: Match Prediction
The Red Devils have recently struggled against this opponent. In the last six league meetings, Crystal Palace has won three times, with two draws and only one win for Manchester United. Moreover, Manchester United has failed to score against the Londoners in the last three Premier League encounters. I anticipate that this trend will continue in favor of the visitors.
Although Manchester United is one spot higher in the standings, their current form is worse than Oliver Glasner's side. Additionally, Crystal Palace is unbeaten in seven consecutive away league matches, securing 4 wins and 3 draws. Furthermore, the club has conceded just one goal in the last five away Premier League games. Meanwhile, Manchester United has suffered four defeats in their last five home league matches, with their only victory coming against the clear underdogs, Southampton.
My prediction – Crystal Palace to win or draw
