Crystal Palace – Manchester City
With a critical eye, attention turns to Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime, where Crystal Palace’s inconsistent form comes up against the superiority of Manchester City. The hosts, in 14th place with a goal difference of -16, are clear outsiders against the third-placed Manchester side, who go into this Premier League match with 67 points and an impressive goal difference of +38, after an up-and-down run of results and with 30 points. Find out who could win the clash in our Crystal Palace – Man City betting tip.
The historic strength and depth of Pep Guardiola’s squad, paired with an efficient attacking strategy, could tip the scales in a match that has the potential for surprises.
The upcoming match therefore provides a stage for Crystal Palace to potentially avoid relegation and a platform for Manchester City to continue their title chase. While the Eagles will have to rely on their top scorers Olise, Eze, Edouard and Mateta, City’s squad strength will be put to the test to not only maintain, but potentially close the gap to the top of the table
Crystal Palace – Man City info
- Date & Time: 06.04.2024, 13:30 hrs.
- Playing venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 32
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Crystal Palace Form & Balance Check
Crystal Palace’s consistency is ironclad ahead of their clash with Manchester City. However, recent performances have been mixed, revealing weaknesses that urgently need to be addressed. The Eagles have won just two of their last ten games and have lost five, which explains their mid-table position. The most recent match against Bournemouth was particularly disappointing, ending in a narrow 1-0 defeat and showing that there is room for improvement in attacking play
Lame up front
An analysis of the match results makes it clear that the team often falls behind, especially in the first half – a statistical outlier that cannot be hidden. At the same time, the team rarely delivers games in which fewer than two goals are scored, which is evidence of their defensive vulnerability.
The 14th place in the Premier League, achieved with 30 points and a negative goal difference of -16, is not evidence of an exceptional season. Nevertheless, Crystal Palace have shown themselves capable of scoring under pressure, as evidenced by the draw against Nottingham Forest and the wins over Sheffield United and Burnley. However, with the upcoming clash against leaders Manchester City on the horizon, an improved performance will be required to secure a positive result
Crystal Palace facts & analysis
- Not won in four games
- Poor offense with 34 goals
- 14th in the table
Man City Form & Balance Check
Manchester City, currently in third place in the Premier League, are showing impressive form. The last ten games are based on an overwhelming win rate of 80%, with Pep Guardiola’s team remaining undefeated over the entire period. In particular, the dominant performances in the FA Cup round against Newcastle, where Bernardo Silva shone with two goals, as well as the commanding victories against Manchester United (3:1) and FC Copenhagen (3:1) in the Champions League, are proof of the Citizens’ current strength.
Haaland in crisis?
Manchester City’s offensive power is underpinned by key players such as Erling Braut Haaland and Philip Walter Foden – both of whom are characterized by their high shooting and passing accuracy. In their last game against Newcastle in the FA Cup, they contributed to a solid team performance, although the goals were scored by the alert Silva.
Despite a draw against strong rivals Liverpool (1-1), the statistics of 67 points and a goal difference of +38 point to an overwhelmingly positive run of form. With this impressive run of successes and an offense that – with the exception of the 0-0 draw against Arsenal – has been consistently successful in the last ten games, Manchester City will go into the upcoming match against Crystal Palace with great confidence
Man City facts & analysis
- 3rd place in the Premier League table
- Two best defense
- Second-best offense
Despite a serious injury phase at Crystal Palace with key players such as C. Doucoure and M. Guehi still missing, coach Oliver Glasner is likely to continue to rely on a solid starting line-up. M. Olise remains doubtful, but A. Wharton is performing excellently and, like Eze, is hardly replaceable. Looking ahead to the upcoming game against Manchester City, we could see D. Henderson in goal, supported by a defensive back three consisting of J. Ward, J. Andersen and J. Lerma. The wings could be worked by D. Muñoz and T. Mitchell, while in midfield Wharton and Hughes could once again take control despite recent yellow cards. In attack, the consistency of Eze, Mateta and Ayew can be counted on, although the latter was replaced by J. Schlupp in the last game and may therefore be uncertain for the start.
Manchester City are preparing for their upcoming game against Crystal Palace, with manager Pep Guardiola likely to adopt a similar formation to the 4-2-3-1 system used in the last game against Villa. Due to injuries to players Kyle Walker and Nathan Aké, there could be adjustments in defense. Ederson is questionable for the game, but if he is unavailable, S. Ortega is likely to start in goal. Erling Haaland, known for his accuracy in front of goal, will lead the attack, supported by strong midfielders like Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden. If Walker is unavailable, João Cancelo could also fill in at right-back if he is available and fit, otherwise Lewis is likely to start there again
Crystal Palace – Man City head-to-head & stats
The head-to-head comparison between Crystal Palace and Manchester City shows a fairly even picture. Crystal Palace have won one of the last five encounters, while Manchester City have come out on top twice. Two of these duels ended in a draw, most recently in December last year, when the teams drew 2-2.
Manchester City are currently in strong form and occupy third place in the table. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are in mixed form without such a winning streak and are well behind them in 14th place on points. However, a soccer match is always full of surprises and Crystal Palace will be keen to build on their performance in their last meeting, where they drew against expectations.
There is one striking statistical feature. Both teams are known for playing more conservatively in the first half, which has manifested itself in the past with an average of 0.8 goals in the first half – a pattern that could potentially also play a role in the upcoming match. With such aspects in mind, the strategic alignment of both teams is likely to play a decisive role in the outcome of the match, especially in the early stages.
Direct comparison (H2H)
