Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction 02.02.2024 | Premier League

• 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.