Manchester City (1-0) and Crystal Palace (0-1) will face off today at 3:00 p.m. ET at Selhurst Park in London, England.
Manchester City is favored at a -154 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-150o / +120u) goals.
Let's get into our Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City prediction.
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City Prediction
Picks: Both Teams to Score – Yes (-150) & Erling Haaland to Score 2 or More Goals (+300)
My Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace best bets are for both teams to find the back of the net and for Haaland to score 2+ Goals.
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City Odds
| Man City Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
2.5 -150o / 120u | -154 | |
| Crystal Palace Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
2.5 -150o / 120u | +425 | |
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City Picks
- Pick 1: Both Teams to Score – Yes (-150 at bet365)
- Pick 2: Erling Haaland to Score 2 or More Goals (+300 at bet365)
Last season, Crystal Palace struggled with consistency at home, failing to score in seven of their 19 fixtures at Selhurst Park. However, despite these blanks, the 'Both Teams to Score' bet was a winning selection in 10 of those 19 games, hitting at a 53% rate.
With attackers like Jean-Philippe Mateta, Yeremy Pino, and Eddie Nketiah, new coach Pierre Sage has plenty of firepower to work with.
Manchester City’s defense is not impenetrable on the road; they conceded in six of their last ten Premier League away matches in 2026.
For the second pick, we focus on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker led the league with 27 goals last season and remains the focal point of City’s attack.
After a prolific summer with his national team, he started the new campaign with five shots against Bournemouth but failed to convert, something that has happened only 11 times in his Premier League career when taking five or more shots.
The last time City visited Selhurst Park, Haaland scored a brace. He is a prime candidate to find his scoring form, and the odds for him to score multiple goals offer significant value.
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Crystal Palace | Draw | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| 20.7% | 21.1% | 58.2% |
Projected Total Goals
| Crystal Palace | Total Goals | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | 3.00 | 1.92 |
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City Betting Analysis
Manchester City travel to Selhurst Park as the clear favorites, but their opening-day victory over Bournemouth revealed a team still adjusting to new manager Enzo Maresca and a reshaped squad.
The departures of key players like Rodri and Bernardo Silva have left a noticeable void. City needed late goals to secure the win and were second-best in the first half based on expected goals (xG).
Crystal Palace started with a defeat, losing 2-0 to Everton. However, the scoreline doesn't tell the full story. The Eagles controlled 58% of possession and generated 1.96 xG, indicating they have the attacking quality to trouble a City defense that is also in a period of transition.
While City have dominated this fixture recently with two 3-0 victories last season, Palace have historically been tough to beat at home, recording nine draws in 19 league matches at Selhurst Park last term.
This match will be a significant test for both new managers as they look to implement their styles.
Historically, Manchester City has had the upper hand, winning 41 of the 73 all-time meetings, compared to 18 for Crystal Palace. In the last five encounters, City has won four.
However, with new faces on both sidelines and in both squads, past results may not be the most reliable indicator for this specific matchup.
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