Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction

Premier League · Fri 28 Aug 2026
England flag England : Premier League
0 - 1
36'
Manchester City logoManchester CityWLDLW
Kick-offFri 28 Aug, 20:00
Our tip2 @ 1.67
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Crystal Palace

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Manchester CityWLDLW
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Head to head

Our prediction

Manchester City to win

@ 1.67
Backup prediction
X2  •  Draw or Manchester City
@ 1.18
Confidence
80%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 46%Under 2.5: 54%
Expected goals
0.00Crystal Palace
2.50Total
2.50Manchester City

Win probability

Crystal Palace13%
Draw15%
Manchester City72%

Odds (1X2)

14.60
X3.90
21.67

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City preview

Crystal Palace v Manchester City in the Premier League is under way – the score is 0 - 1 (36').

Our model gives Crystal Palace a 13% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Manchester City 72%. That makes our pick Manchester City to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.67. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Manchester City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (0.0 for Crystal Palace, 2.5 for Manchester City). The chance of three or more goals is 46%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

Manchester City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-D-L-W), scoring 11 and conceding 8. In the table, Crystal Palace are 17th with 7 points and Manchester City are 1st with 21 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?

Our prediction is Manchester City to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.67. Win chances: Crystal Palace 13%, draw 15%, Manchester City 72%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 46%).

What time is Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Manchester City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Premier League table

Crystal Palace17th7 pts
Manchester City1st21 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Manchester City 8701 1121
2 Arsenal 8701 821
3 Brighton 8512 1616
4 Liverpool 8431 315
5 Chelsea 8413 213
6 Brentford 8251 511
7 Leeds 8251 311
8 Newcastle 8323 -211
9 Aston Villa 8323 -311
10 Hull City 8242 110
11 Everton 8242 -110
12 Ipswich 8314 -410
13 Bournemouth 8233 -19
14 Tottenham 8233 -29
15 Fulham 8224 -28
16 Manchester United 8143 -37
17 Crystal Palace 8215 -107
18 Nottingham Forest 8134 -46
19 Coventry 8206 -96
20 Sunderland 8125 -85