Read our prediction for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting tips
Crystal Palace host Manchester City under the Friday night lights at Selhurst Park for Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 Premier League campaign. Both clubs enter this match under the guidance of newly appointed managers, adding a fascinating tactical layer to this early-season showdown.
Crystal Palace:
Life under new manager Pierre Sage started with a frustrating 2-0 away defeat to Everton. Despite creating several quality chances and registering a superior Expected Goals (xG) metric of 1.96, poor finishing left the Eagles empty-handed. Sage will look to exploit home advantage for his official Selhurst Park debut.
Injury Reports:
Chadi Riad: Out. Sidelined with a serious knee injury sustained during the opening match against Everton.
Ismaïla Sarr: Highly doubtful. Struggling with fitness amid lingering speculation over his club future.
Takehiro Tomiyasu: Expected to step directly into Sage’s preferred back-three setup to cover for Riad.
Crystal Palace probable team (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson – Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards, Takehiro Tomiyasu – Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell – Dwight McNeil, Eddie Nketiah – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Manchester City:
Enzo Maresca’s Premier League debut in the City dugout yielded a dramatic, late 2-1 comeback victory against Bournemouth at the Etihad. An 84th-minute equalizer from former Palace defender Marc Guéhi and a stoppage-time winner by Joško Gvardiol spared City’s blushes, as the team continues to find its rhythm following a heavily altered squad dynamic this summer.
Injury Reports:
Jérémy Doku: Out. Continues to miss out due to a calf issue.
Elliot Anderson: Doubtful. The high-profile summer signing is being evaluated following a thigh strain/cramp picked up on Matchday 1.
Squad Additions: New signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is officially available and could potentially make his debut.
Manchester City probable team (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol – Kamada, Tyrick MitchellMateo Kovačić, Marc Guéhi – Phil Foden, Nico O’Reilly, Antoine Semenyo – Erling Haaland.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City head to head matches
13.05.2026 Manchester City – Crystal Palace 3:0
14.12.2025 Crystal Palace – Manchester City 0:3
17.05.2025 Crystal Palace – Manchester City 1:0
12.04.2025 Manchester City – Crystal Palace 5:2
07.12.2024 Crystal Palace – Manchester City 2:2
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.67
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