Crystal Palace vs Manchester United FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Selhurst Park will be setting the stage for a thrilling face-off between Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Park and Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United this Saturday at 10:00 pm IST.  

Crystal Palace’s previous match against Leicester City resulted in a 2-2 draw with star performer J.Mateta scoring two goals. Manchester United won their last game against Southampton 0-3 as players M.Rashford, M. de Ligt and A. Garnacho scored one goal each. 

Current Standings: Crystal Palace are currently in the 16th position, with two draws and two losses, and a goal differential of -3. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are at the 10th position with two wins and two losses, and a goal differential of Zero. 

Head to Head Record: Both Crystal Palace and Man United have played 30 Premier League matches together. According to the stats, Man United has a dominant record by winning 19 games (11 home and 8 away) whereas the latter has won 5 (2 home and 3 away). Additionally, 6 matches resulted in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Crystal Palace Preview

It seems Crystal Palace has embarked on a journey quite similar to the one they had last season, where they fought for the relegation battle in the first half of the season. Then, through Mateta's resurgence, they pushed to the top half of the table with six wins from the last seven games. This may be four weeks old, but the Eagles have struggled thus far, managing just 2 points from their four games. 

Till now, the Eagles have scored only four goals, with two of them coming in the last game against Leicester City. Considering their xG (7.54), they should have done better with the chances that they have got. Bottomline: They need more goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta. 

Team news and tactics 

Matthew Franca is out and will return in October. Trevoh Chalobah, a new addition, did not play last weekend due to an injury, but it is considered minor. Palace should have a fit squad to choose from. In terms of tactics, expect a 3-4-2-1 shape with the goal of congesting the midfield as much as possible. 

Stats that matter 

Crystal Palace are ranked seventh in ball possession with 54.2% averaging 14.2 shots per game. The Eagles score an average of 1 goal per match with a shooting accuracy of 26%. Jean-Philippe Mateta is the top scorer with two goals. Eberechi Eze has also scored one goal. The team averages 3.0 saves per game, the 13th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 1.75 goals per match.  

Crystal Palace Starting Lineup: Henderson (GK); M.Lacroix, M.Guehi, N.Clyne (Defenders); T.Mitchell, E.Nketiah, E.Eze, D.Munoz, A.Wharton, C.O.Doucoure (Midfielders); J.Mateta(Forward)

Manchester United FC Preview

After a torrid couple of weeks after that witnessed  United going  down to Brighton (1-2) and Liverpool ( 0-3), Ten Hag can breathe a sigh of relief after their recent performance against Southampton, that saw them put-forth the most convincing win of the season. 

Tactical Changes 

Christian Eriksen replaced Casemiro in the starting lineup and had a strong game against the Saints, making two vital passes, a couple of long balls, and a 93% pass completion rate. Interestingly, Manuel Ugarte was called on as a substitute for Eriksen late in the game instead of Casemiro. Ten-Hag also made an important change in the past game, replacing Garnacho with Diallo in the starting lineup, and he had a large impact on the outcome of the game with an assist and six big chances.

Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, and Mason Mount have been ruled out for the trip to Selhurst Park, while Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Rasmus Hojlund's fitness remains in doubt. Nevertheless, no changes to the starting 11 is expected from the Saints’ game. 

Stats that matter 

Man United are ranked 8th in ball possession with 52.2% averaging 13.2 shots per game. The Red Devils score an average of 1.25 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 42%. Both Amad Traore and Marcus Rashford have scored one goal a piece and are the top scorers. The team averages 1.8 saves per game, the third worst in the season. They have conceded an average of 1.25 goals per match.  

Manchester United Starting Lineup: A.Onana (GK); N. Mazraoui, M. de Ligt, L.Martinez, D.Dalot (Defenders); B.Fernandes, M.Rashford, C.Eriksen, Amad, K. Mainoo (Midfielders); J.Zirkzee (Forward)

CRYSTAL PALACE vs MANCHESTER UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Manchester United have struggled in their recent trips to Selhurst Park. Despite their impressive goalscoring form, facing Crystal Palace away is a significantly tougher challenge than playing Barnsley at home.

Crystal Palace have been unlucky not to have a league win yet, despite solid home performances against West Ham and Leicester. Their victories in the Carabao Cup should provide a much-needed confidence boost. 

Crystal Palace to Win (2-1)

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