Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) and Phil Foden (Manchester City)
With only a five-point gap between Manchester City and Crystal Palace in the Premier League table, both teams having just won midweek in European competition, the battle at Selhurst Park is expected to be very evenly matched, with Crystal Palace in top form and ready to take down Manchester City, who have been inconsistent this season.
Following their 3-0 victory over Sunderland last week, second-placed Manchester City have narrowed the gap to Arsenal to just two points. Manchester City also increased their total goals tally to 11 in three games, a statistic that shows they have rediscovered the attacking fire that had somewhat faded last season – the last time Manchester City scored at least three goals in three consecutive Premier League wins was in April 2024.
More importantly, Manchester City's form was clearly demonstrated in their Champions League victory, right on Real Madrid's home ground. Trailing at the Bernabeu, instead of collapsing as usual, they staged a comeback to take a 2-1 lead in the first half.
On Thursday, Crystal Palace comfortably won 3-0 against Shelbourne in Dublin in the UEFA Conference League. It was a great few days for Oliver Glasner's side following a spirited 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage, where a late goal from Marc Guéhi secured three crucial points against Fulham.
The victory in the London derby helped Palace secure a place in the top four, marking their first time in such a high position after 15 rounds. Their combined 26 points is also the club's best start to a season, double the points they earned at this stage last season.
Now they will face a Manchester City side that has limited Real Madrid's possession to 46%. But Glasner's men are not afraid of letting their opponents control the ball while they are under pressure and looking for sharp counter-attacks. Indeed, no fewer than 17 of their last 20 Premier League wins have come with possession below 50%. That includes 13 of those this year.
However, at Selhurst Park, Palace have only managed to secure 10 points out of a possible 21 this season. They are hoping Jean-Philippe Mateta will return after resting with a knee injury midweek, but key players like Daniel Munoz and Ismaila Sarr are both sidelined. Meanwhile, Man City will continue to be without Mateo Kovacic, John Stones and key midfielder Rodri.
The head-to-head history shows that Manchester City have only lost 2 of their last 20 matches against Crystal Palace (13 wins, 5 draws), both defeats occurring at the Etihad. Conversely, Palace have not won in 10 home matches against Manchester City (3 draws, 7 losses) since April 2015.
The match promises to be a goalfest, as both teams have scored in their last four encounters: two 2-2 draws, and Manchester City's 4-2 and 5-2 victories.
According to experts, few people believe Manchester City have a chance of winning. Former BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson predicted a 2-2 draw, while former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson and former striker Chris Sutton both forecast a 1-1 draw. Only former manager Harry Redknapp believes Manchester City will win 1-2. The Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City match will take place at 9 PM today, December 14th.
Prediction: Crystal Palace - Manchester City 1-2
Direct confrontation
April 12, 2025 | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 5-2 |
December 7, 2024 | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 2-2 |
April 6, 2024 | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 2-4 |
December 16, 2023 | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 2-2 |
March 11, 2023 | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 0-1 |
August 27, 2022 | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 4-2 |
March 14, 2022 | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 0-0 |
October 30, 2021 | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 0-2 |
May 1, 2021 | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 0-2 |
January 17, 2021 | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 4-0 |
English Premier League | Asian Handicap | Over/Under | |||||||||||
Gate | Handicap | Away | Over | Total | Under | ||||||||
December 14th, 21:00 | [4] Crystal Palace vs Manchester City [2] | 2,025 | 1/2 : 0 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 2 3/4 | 2.00 | ||||||
December 14th, 21:00 | [4] Crystal Palace vs Manchester City [2] | 2,025 | 1/2 : 0 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 2 3/4 | 2.00 |
December 14th, 21:00 | [5] Crystal Palace vs Manchester City [2] | 2.05 | 1/2 : 0 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 2 3/4 | 2.05 |
The initial odds for the match were set at Manchester City giving a half-goal handicap (85 for a win, full payout for a loss). The prices remained unchanged last night. Even this morning, they're still at Manchester City giving a half-goal handicap, 85 for a win, full payout for a loss. It's strange that the odds haven't fluctuated for days, as if nobody cares about this match. In any case, betting on the favorite is still safer because Manchester City are playing better and better.
The most popular scoreline is 1-1 with odds of 7.9 to 1, while 2-2 pays 13, and 0-0 pays 17. Manchester City's chances of winning are still considered higher, with odds of 8 to 1 for a 1-2 score, 9.2 to 0-1 for 0-2, and 10 to 0-2 for 0-2. Crystal Palace's chances of winning are lower, with odds of 13 to 1 for a 2-1 score and 15 to 1 for a 1-0 score.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/soi-ti-so-tran-crystal-palace-manchester-city-khoang-cach-mong-manh-196251214095824258.htm
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