Manchester City (10-4-1) and Crystal Palace (7-3-5) will face off today at 9:00 a.m. EST at Selhurst Park in London.
Man City is favored at a -116 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-150o / +116u) goals.
Let's get into my Man City vs. Crystal Palace prediction.
Man City vs. Crystal Palace Prediction
Pick: Both Teams to Score: Yes
My Crystal Palace vs. Man City best bet is for both teams to score.
Man City vs. Crystal Palace Odds
| Man City Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -125 | 2.5 -150o / +116u | -116 |
| Crystal Palace Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -115 | 2.5 -150o / +116u | +290 |
Man City vs. Crystal Palace Picks, Parlay
Pick: Both Teams to Score: Yes
Crystal Palace has put together its best-ever start to a Premier League season. After 15 matches, the club has 26 points, a total that doubles its return at this same point last season. This impressive form places them in a Champions League position and signals their ability to challenge top-tier opponents, especially on their home field. They have lost just one of their last six league matches and have a genuine opportunity to test a supposedly superior Manchester City squad.
For Manchester City, the pressure is on. The team sits just two points behind league-leader Arsenal and needs a victory to maintain its title push. Pep Guardiola’s squad enters this game with four consecutive wins across all competitions, a run that includes a notable road success against Real Madrid. While their attack is one of the most feared in Europe, their defense has shown recent vulnerabilities.
City has not recorded a shutout in its last six overall matches. These games saw an average of 4.17 total goals. This defensive frailty, combined with their offensive power, creates a perfect environment for goals. The numbers back this up, as City’s away games in the Premier League this season have produced an average of 3.29 goals per game. The wager for both teams to score has been successful in City's last four road contests.
Man City vs. Crystal Palace Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Man City | Draw | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 51.4% | 23.1% | 25.5% |
Projected Total Goals
| Man City | Total Goals | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| XXX | XXX | XXX |
Man City vs. Crystal Palace Betting Analysis
A deep dive into recent history between these two clubs strongly supports the case for goals. The last four Premier League encounters have seen both teams score. Those four matches featured an explosive average of 5.25 goals per game, which makes the prospect of another high-scoring affair very likely. This trend is not a coincidence; it reflects the tactical approaches and personnel of both teams.
Manchester City’s offense consistently creates high-quality chances. The team leads the Premier League with an expected goals (xG) figure of 29.68, a testament to its creative and clinical attack. Players like Jeremy Doku, who leads the league with 14 successful take-ons, constantly put defenses under pressure. This relentless offensive push almost guarantees goal opportunities.
However, Crystal Palace is not a team to be taken lightly, especially this season. With Jean-Philippe Mateta as their most likely goalscorer, they have the tools to exploit a Manchester City defense that has not been at its best on the road. The combination of Palace’s strong start and City’s defensive lapses provides a solid foundation for a Crystal Palace vs Manchester City pick that favors goals from both sides.
