Premier League· Regular Season - 2· Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 28 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Crystal Palace vs Manchester City tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Manchester City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| X2Manchester City or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Crystal Palace +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 65% | 1.54 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 60% | 1.68 | - |
| 1XCrystal Palace or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| 2Manchester City to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.47 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Manchester City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 35% | 2.84 | - |
| 1Crystal Palace to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Crystal Palace -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.61 | - |
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City preview & analysis
Match preview
Crystal Palace host Manchester City in the Premier League (Regular Season - 2) at Selhurst Park on Friday, 28 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Crystal Palace have won 1, Manchester City have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 4.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Manchester City narrow favourites: Crystal Palace 17%, draw 41%, Manchester City 42%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.1 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?
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Manchester City are favourites. Our model gives Crystal Palace a 17% chance of winning, Manchester City 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Crystal Palace vs Manchester City kick off?
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Friday, 28 August 2026 at Selhurst Park, London.
