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

Manchester City FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Facing an in-form Crystal Palace with 11 wins in their last 14, Manchester City will need to be at their sharpest to avoid a slip-up at the Etihad on Saturday. Injury-hit City dropped more points with a goalless draw against United last weekend, while Palace edged closer to the top 10 after a gritty 2-1 win over rivals Brighton.

With the Champions League spot slowly slipping away from their grasp, the Citizens can't afford to lose further points as we near the end of the 2024/25 season. 

Current Standings: After 31 rounds, the hosts are placed 6th in the table with 52 points with 15 wins and 9 defeats, while the visitors  are 11th in the league standings with 43 points with 11 wins and 9 defeats. 

Head-to-Head Record: In 29 matches that have been played between the teams, City holds a big advantage in this rivalry with a 17-4 win-loss record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Manchester City FC Preview

City received a timely boost this week as Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid clinched an extra Champions League spot for the Premier League. Now sixth, Guardiola’s men know that even fifth place will be enough to book a spot in Europe’s Premier competition next season. 

That said, their lackluster display against United raises concerns up front (an xG of 0.49)—troubling signs ahead of a clash with one of the league’s toughest defences on Saturday evening. However, placed sixth in the league,  just a point behind Chelsea and Newcastle, City will know a weekend win could launch them into the top four—provided other results swing their way.

With five of City’s last eight goals—including three in the last four games—Omar Marmoush has carried the scoring load. With key attackers sidelined, the Egyptian will again be crucial against Palace on Saturday.

Key Stats 

1. Man City have picked up only five points from their last four games.
2. Man City have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last five fixtures.
3. Man City have won three of their last five games at home with one loss and a draw. 

Team News

Manchester Derby, Guardiola could be ready to shake things up. Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden may find themselves sidelined, while Nico Gonzalez is set to return. All eyes will be on Kevin De Bruyne, who’s expected to wear the captain’s armband for the first time since announcing his departure. 

Manchester City Probable XI - Ederson (GK); Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gundogan, Gonzalez; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush

Crystal Palace Preview

The Eagles are flying high once again, echoing last season’s late surge that secured them a top-10 finish. With 22 points from their last 10 league games—second only to Liverpool—winning four of their last five, they're on course for a repeat, if not better. Just five points off eighth-placed Fulham with a game in hand, a surprise push for Europe is still on the cards.

Crystal Palace’s form has been electric, and at the heart of it all is Eberechi Eze. Fresh off his goal for England against Latvia, Eze has dazzled—scoring and assisting in the 3-0 win over Fulham, shining against Southampton, and setting up both goals in the 2-1 triumph over Brighton. Averaging 0.94 shots on target per game, Eze is a constant threat—sharp, clinical, and exactly the kind of player City can’t afford to give space to.

Key Stats

1. Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last 10 away Premier League matches.
2. They have won four of their last five  away games.
3. The Eagles have conceded only three in their last five games. 

Team News 

Palace will be without, with Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré still nursing long-term knee injuries. Adding to the blow, skipper Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah are suspended after seeing red in the fiery clash with Brighton. 

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK); Lerma, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

MANCHESTER CITY FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Crystal Palace head to the Etihad brimming with confidence—not just riding an unbeaten away streak but also armed with one of the best recent Premier League records at the venue. In their last six Etihad visits, Palace have held their own with two wins, two draws, and just two losses. 

Most recently, they came close to a statement win, leading 2-1 before City salvaged a late equaliser. Crystal Palace have been a thorn in City’s side in recent years, and with Glasner’s fearless, in-form squad, they’ll fancy their chances of an upset at the Etihad this weekend.

Manchester City to Win (2-1)

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