Predictions for English Premier League football 2025-26

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Manchester City
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace

Kick-off: 13 May 2026, 19:00

Not Started · Etihad Stadium

Status: Not StartedVenue: Etihad StadiumCity: ManchesterRound: Regular Season - 31Referee: S. Attwell
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Published: 11 May 2026

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Prediction snapshot

Winner : Manchester City

Manchester City

150%Home
X50%Draw
20%Away
att71%29%
def69%31%
h2h71%29%
form72%28%
goals67%33%
total71.0%29.0%

Head-to-head

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Match preview

Match: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Tournament and Date: May 13, 20:00 (London Time) Recommended Bet: Manchester City -1.5 Handicap (Odds: 1.55) A year ago, Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning upset against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing a

Match: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Tournament and Date: May 13, 20:00 (London Time)

Recommended Bet: Manchester City -1.5 Handicap (Odds: 1.55)

A year ago, Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning upset against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing a 1-0 victory. That match was defined by a heroic performance from the Eagles' goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, who single-handedly kept the Cityzens' attack at bay.

Entering this fixture, Manchester City aims to settle the score and demonstrate their clinical superiority. While Palace has shown they can be a tough nut to crack in high-stakes games, the tactical depth and offensive firepower of the home side make a multi-goal margin victory the most likely outcome. Expect Guardiola's men to control the tempo from the opening whistle to avoid a repeat of last year's frustration.

Manchester City

Manchester City

Last 5 form: 87%Attack: 86%Defence: 71%League run: WWWDDWWWDW
  • Played 35, won 22
  • Clean sheets: 15
  • Failed to score: 4

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Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
J. GvardiolQuestionableBroken Leg
A. KhusanovQuestionableInjury
RodriQuestionableGroin Injury
J. GvardiolQuestionableBroken Leg
A. KhusanovQuestionableInjury
RodriQuestionableGroin Injury
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Last 5 form: 33%Attack: 36%Defence: 36%League run: LWLWDWDLLD
  • Played 35, won 11
  • Clean sheets: 12
  • Failed to score: 11

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Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
C. DoucoureMissing FixtureKnee Injury
E. NketiahMissing FixtureThigh Injury
E. GuessandQuestionableKnee Injury
B. SosaQuestionableInjury
C. DoucoureMissing FixtureKnee Injury
E. NketiahMissing FixtureThigh Injury

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