Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction 02.02.2024 | Premier League
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, 2nd February, 2025
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
- Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)
Manchester United are playing one of their worst seasons in the Premier League ever. The Red Devils are sitting in 12th place with 29 points from 23 matches - 12 points away from the desired top four and the Champions League appearance next season. It seems their best chance of reaching the Champions League is through the Europa League. With the latest win over FCSB in the last game, MU secured the 1/8 Finals and are among the primary candidates for the title. However, we do not believe in this team, but there are definitely some reasons for optimism, considering they won four of the last five games in all competitions.
Crystal Palace are playing their 12th consecutive season in the Premier League where they were constantly a mid-table team. This season, the Eagles had some problems at the start, and it seemed they could get involved in a relegation battle. Still, as the season progresses, they are only looking better. Right now, they are in 13th place, only two points away from their next opponent, Manchester United. Additionally, they are already 11 points away from the danger zone.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace pick: Under 2.5 goals
It seems coach Amorim managed to improve Manchester United, especially defensively, considering they managed to keep a clean sheet in the last two games and have allowed a total of eight goals in the last seven matches. That is a massive improvement, especially if we take into consideration they had games vs Arsenal, Liverpool, and Brighton during that period.
Crystal Palace constantly played low scoring games lately and were under 2.5 goals in four out of the last five matches. They also kept a clean sheet in three of the previous four matches. Additionally, the Eagles have been under 2.5 goals in 13 out of 23 PL games (56%). Only Everton had more games with fewer than three goals.
In the first h2h game this season, we saw a goalless draw. Considering the previous h2h game, both team's good recent defensive performances, and all the above, an under 2.5 goals bet seems like the best option for this Premier League tie.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Crystal Palace
0 : 0
Manchester United
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
4 : 0
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
0 : 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Manchester United
3 : 0
Crystal Palace
Carabao Cup
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Manchester United
2 : 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
1 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
Manchester United team news
In recent days, there has been a lot of talk about Rashford's situation. Coach Amorim said he would rather put his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach on the bench instead of the player who doesn't give his maximum on the field. However, he also added that they are a better team with Rashford and hopes he will change his attitude. According to speculations, the 27-year-old Rashford was close to leaving the club and joining Fenerbahce, but it seems that deal will not happen, and he will stay at MU for at least another six months.
Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Jonny Evans, who missed the previous games with injuries, should remain sidelined.
Last matches of Manchester United
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FCSB
0 : 2
Manchester United
Europa League
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Fulham
0 : 1
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
2 : 1
Rangers FC
Europa League
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Manchester United
1 : 3
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Manchester United
3 : 1
Southampton
Premier League
Manchester United lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Andre Onana
Defenders
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4
Matthijs de Ligt
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5
Harry Maguire
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6
Lisandro Martinez
Midfielders
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20
Diogo Dalot
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25
Manuel Ugarte
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8
Bruno Fernandes
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3
Noussair Mazraoui
Forwards
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16
Amad Diallo
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9
Rasmus Hojlund
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17
Alejandro Garnacho
Crystal Palace team news
On January 18th, the club added Romain Esse from Millwall for 14.2 million euros. The 19-year-old got minutes in the last game against Brentford and managed to score a goal in only eight minutes. We do not expect him to be in the starting lineup, but we believe he will get more playing time in the upcoming games.
The team should have no new injuries, but the ones who missed the previous ones should remain sidelined - Adam Wharton, Matheus Franca de Oliveira, Dheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad Dnanou, and Joel Ward.
Last matches of Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace
1 : 2
Brentford
Premier League
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West Ham United
0 : 2
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Leicester City
0 : 2
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
1 : 0
Stockport County
FA Cup
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Crystal Palace
1 : 1
Chelsea
Premier League
Crystal Palace lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Dean Henderson
Defenders
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26
Chris Richards
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5
Maxence Lacroix
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6
Marc Guehi
Midfielders
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12
Daniel Munoz
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19
Will Hughes
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8
Jefferson Lerma
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10
Eberechi Eze
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3
Tyrick Mitchell
Forwards
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7
Ismaila Sarr
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14
Jean-Philippe Mateta
4 Reasons why we should see fewer than three goals
- MU kept a clean sheet in the last two games
- Crystal Palace kept a clean sheet in three of the last four games
- Crystal Palace went under this line in four of the last five games
- The first h2h game this season finished as a goalless draw
Main prediction Manchester United - Crystal Palace
Under 2.5 goals
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Additional predictions
Manchester United & Crystal Palace current standing in Premier League
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Liverpool | 28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 66 - 26 | +40 | 67 |
2 | Arsenal | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 51 - 23 | +28 | 54 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 44 - 33 | +11 | 48 |
4 | Manchester City | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 53 - 37 | +16 | 47 |
5 | Chelsea | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 - 36 | +16 | 46 |
6 | Newcastle United | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 46 - 38 | +8 | 44 |
7 | AFC Bournemouth | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 45 - 32 | +13 | 43 |
8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 44 - 39 | +5 | 43 |
9 | Fulham | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 - 36 | +4 | 42 |
10 | Aston Villa | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 40 - 45 | -5 | 42 |
11 | Brentford | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 48 - 43 | +5 | 38 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 - 33 | +2 | 36 |
13 | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 53 - 39 | +14 | 33 |
14 | Manchester United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33 - 39 | -6 | 33 |
15 | West Ham United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 - 47 | -15 | 33 |
16 | Everton | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 30 - 34 | -4 | 32 |
17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 37 - 56 | -19 | 22 |
18 | Ipswich Town | 27 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 - 57 | -31 | 17 |
19 | Leicester City | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25 - 61 | -36 | 17 |
20 | Southampton | 27 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 - 65 | -46 | 9 |