Match Details
The match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2024, at Selhurst Park. It will be a Premier League fixture in the regular season – Matchday 15. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner: 5.44, Draw: 4.38, Away Winner: 1.63.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Crystal Palace and Manchester City have faced each other multiple times in the past few seasons. In their most recent encounter earlier this year, Manchester City emerged victorious with a scoreline of 4-2 against Crystal Palace.
Over the years, matches between these two teams have been high-scoring affairs with an average of over three goals per game being scored when they meet. However, it’s worth noting that if this is the first meeting between them during this particular season or competition cycle (if applicable), there won’t be any historical data to analyze.
Team Form: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has had mixed results recently across various competitions. They have managed to win two out of their last six matches while losing one and drawing three others.
In terms of goal scoring prowess, Crystal Palace has found the back of the net eight times in those six games but also conceded eight goals themselves.
Their performance in the Premier League hasn’t been particularly impressive either as they currently sit at position number seventeen with only twelve points from fourteen matches played so far.
In their most recent match against Ipswich Town in the Premier League just a few days ago, Crystal Palace secured a narrow victory with Jean-Philippe Mateta finding himself on target once again for his team.
Team Form: Manchester City
Manchester City’s away form has not been up to par lately as they’ve suffered four defeats out of their last six matches on the road. They have managed to win only one match during this period and drew another.
In terms of goal scoring, Manchester City has scored eight goals in their away fixtures while conceding fifteen at the other end.
However, despite these recent struggles away from home, they still find themselves in a respectable position in the Premier League standings – currently sitting fourth with twenty-six points from fourteen matches played.
Their most recent outing against Nottingham Forest saw them secure a comfortable 3-0 victory with Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jérémy Doku all getting on the scoresheet for Manchester City.
Key Players
For Crystal Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta has been an influential figure upfront. He has consistently found himself among the goals recently and will be crucial to his team’s chances of success in this match.
On the other hand, Manchester City boasts several key players who can make a significant impact. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva have been instrumental in midfield while Jérémy Doku’s pace and skill provide a constant threat going forward.
Statistical Insights
Crystal Palace has struggled defensively lately as they’ve conceded eighteen goals so far this season. On average, they are letting in more than one goal per game which could prove problematic against an attacking force like Manchester City.
Manchester City’s strength lies in their ability to score goals consistently. With twenty-five goals already under their belt this season (an average of almost two per game), they pose a potent attacking threat that Crystal Palace will need to contain if they hope to get anything out of this match.
Prediction: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Based on current form and statistical analysis, it is likely that Manchester City will come out on top in this encounter. Their superior offensive firepower combined with Crystal Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities make them the favorites to secure a victory. Therefore, our prediction for this match is
Crystal Palace 1 – 3 Manchester City
