Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Manchester United and Crystal Palace face off in a crucial mid-table clash at Old Trafford, with both sides aiming to climb the Premier League standings. United’s inconsistency this season has left them searching for form, while Palace arrives on a good run, proving they can upset bigger teams. With key players missing on both sides, this promises to be a tightly contested battle. Can United rediscover their home dominance, or will Palace frustrate them once again?

Head-to-Head

Manchester United: 41

Crystal Palace wins: 12

Draws: 14

Last 5 Meetings

Premier League Standings

Team News

Manchester United

Manchester United faces defensive concerns with Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof doubtful. Bruno Fernandes leads the midfield, while Rasmus Højlund spearheads the attack. Amad Diallo’s recent form offers a selection headache. Ruben Amorim’s side must improve consistency to climb the table.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace enters the game on a solid unbeaten run, with Jean-Philippe Mateta leading their attack. Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise’s creativity will be crucial. Defensive stability remains key, though injuries to Joachim Andersen and Cheick Doucouré could expose gaps. Manager Oliver Glasner seeks another big result.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Lineups

Manchester United (3-4-3)

GK: Altay Bayindir
DEF: Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot
MID: Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes
ATT: Amad Diallo, Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

GK: Dean Henderson
DEF: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi
MID: Daniel Munoz, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell
ATT: Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze
ST: Jean-Philippe Mateta

Key Match Facts

1. Manchester United has won 12 of their last 17 home games vs. Crystal Palace.
2. The most common scoreline between these teams is 2-0 to United (7 times).
3. Crystal Palace won both league fixtures last season, including a 4-0 home win.
4. Manchester United has conceded in their last 13 games.
5. Palace has kept 3 consecutive clean sheets.
6. Amad Diallo leads United in goals (6), while Mateta tops Palace’s charts (8).
7. Manchester United scores 39% of goals after the 76th minute.
8. Crystal Palace scores 35% of goals between the 46th-60th minute.
9. United has won just one of their last five league games vs. Palace.
10. The last meeting ended 0-0 at Selhurst Park.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Manchester United’s inconsistency meets Palace’s defensive resilience. With both teams struggling for goals, expect a close encounter. Home advantage could tilt it in United’s favor, but Palace’s recent form suggests an upset is possible. Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Crystal Palace

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