Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25

City will take on the Eagles on matchday 32 in the Premier League.

Manchester City have endured a fairly miserable campaign. But they remain in contention for the UEFA Champions League spot ahead of the visit of in-form Crystal Palace this weekend. Following the draw against their rivals, United in the Manchester Derby, City now essentially have to be on a perfect record to ensure the club qualifies for the Champions League.

In 31 games, they have won 15, drawn seven and lost nine games. With 52 points on the Premier League table, they are sitting at the sixth spot. City will be looking to give a good farewell to their Belgian legend, Kevin De Bruyne, this season, as it is his last. They will have to make sure to perform well in the remaining games, as they have been very inconsistent this season.

Crystal Palace are enjoying another fine season under the German tactician, Oliver Glasner. They are on the verge of getting a top-10 position. With an FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa to look forward to later this month, the Eagles will be looking to get more points in the league games to finish as high as possible.

The visitors have collected 43 points from 30 matches, in which they won 11 games, drew 10 and lost nine matches. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium
• Date: Saturday, 12 April
• Kick-Off Time: 05:00 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 8, 2025

Form

Manchester City (in all competitions): D-W-W-D-L

Crystal Palace (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City)

He possesses a superb work ethic, something that allows him to also play in a midfield two and is both reliable and effective at defensive transitions. He makes quick recovery runs so that his team regains its out-of-possession shape as swiftly as possible after losing the ball. He is capable of bold, last-ditch tackles.

When it is possession, the Croatian is a tidy player who is comfortable keeping the ball in tight areas. His athleticism and, by extension, his acceleration over short distances coupled with good close control helps him to find his way out of difficult situations. In 25 Premier League games, he has scored four goals and provided one assist this season.

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— City Chief (@City_Chief) June 27, 2023

Ismaila Sarr(Crystal Palace)

He manoeuvres himself intelligently to beat opponents and uses his huge stride and devastating pace to run diagonally towards the goal. The Senegalese international is a versatile player who can also play as a centre-forward. Sarr’s main threat comes on the counter because he can carry the ball at pace and glance up between touches to build up a picture of what is around him.

He is also an expert in winning fouls in good positions and is a very clever player. Sarr’s pinpoint crosses are also very difficult to face as he whips the ball in the danger areas almost perfectly. In 30 games this season, he has scored seven goals and provided three assists.

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— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 29, 2025

Match Facts

• Their last meeting ended in a draw
• When Crystal Palace lead 0-1 away, they win in 76% of their matches
• The average number of goals in meetings between Manchester City and Crystal Palace is 4.2

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – City to win this fixture – 1/2 by skybet
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Akanji, Ake, Stones, Rodri and Erling Haaland all are injured for the home side and will not be available for the upcoming fixture. The rest of the squad is fit to play.

Riad and Doucoure are injured. Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah will be suspended for the upcoming clash. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 72

Manchester City: 38

Crystal Palace: 17

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-1-2-1-2):

Ederson (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvadiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic; Silva, Gundogan; De Bruyne; Foden, Marmoush

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Henderson (GK); Clyne, Lerma, Mitchell; Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Chilwell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Match Prediction

Last time out, it was a thrilling encounter between these teams. Surely, we can expect the same in the upcoming fixture as well. Both teams have quality players on their side who are capable of making a difference on the pitch.

This will be an exciting clash for sure, but most probably, the home team will win this match.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Crystal Palace

Telecast

India: Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: Sporty TV

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