Struggling Crystal Palace will host Manchester United in the Borough of Croydon, South London, on matchday 18 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: Selhurst Park. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Man United to win — 1.80
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Combo: Crystal Palace not to score + Manchester United to win — 3.0
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: NO — 1.92
The Red Devils have been superb since club action returned late in December. They have won their last five league matches and Palace have lost four of their last five, hence backing United to continue their winning run.
Manchester United are compact at the back and won in the five clean sheets they have managed in their last seven matches. They conceded just one goal against City, hence Palace’s chances of scoring are slim.
Manchester United are solid at the back. They have kept five clean sheets in seven games. Crystal Palace failed to score in three of their last five matches, hence expecting them to go blank on Wednesday night.
The Eagles have lost four of their last five Premier League matches, including last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Crystal Palace occupy the 12th position with 22 points after 18 matches.
have won their last five Premier League matches on a bounce, including Saturday’s superb 2-1 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
United remain in 4th position, despite the Manchester derby win, but are level on points [38] with 3rd place Newcastle United, who have played one game more [19].
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United prediction
Manchester United head into this game as the favourites, thanks to their current form. I expect them to beat the Eagles but it will be a tough game as Patrick Vieira’s side are somewhat good at parking the bus.
Manchester United have won a couple of games by 3-0, so I expect them to beat Palace 2-0.
Double chance Manchester United. Although United are the favourites to win the game, it’s safer when you back them to either win or draw.
James McArthur, Joachim Andersen and Nathan Ferguson are ruled out of the game with injuries.
Goalkeeper: Guaita
Defenders: Mitchell, Guehi, Tomkins, Clyne
Midfielders: Schlupp, Doucoure, Olise
Forwards: Eze, Zaha, Ayew
Diogo Dalot, Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho are ruled out of the game.
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw
Midfielders: Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes
Forwards: Antony, Martial, Rashford
This match will be played at Selhurst Park (Borough of Croydon)
This starting whistle will sound on January 18th, 2023. 20:00 GMT.
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