Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 1st March 2026

The Red Devils are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 28 of the Premier League on Sunday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat The Eagles, whom they welcome on home soil at Old Trafford.

Manchester United approach the next Premier League round as number 4 in the table, having claimed 48 points this season so far. With 27 games behind them, The Eagles amassed 35 points, placing them as number 13 before their next fixture.

The last time Manchester United played Crystal Palace, they booked three points to their account and look well primed to secure another win this coming Sunday.

The Red Devils scored an average of 1.7 goals in ten matches or a total of 17 while allowing nine goals against. This is an average of 0.9 goals against per match with four clean sheets along the way.

The Eagles scored eight goals, conceded 13 and kept their opponents from scoring three times in ten matches.

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace by 2-1 in their most recent match, while Crystal Palace claimed a 2-0 win in the match prior to that.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Manchester United Form

Manchester United are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Tottenham 2-0, and then drawing 1-1 with West Ham. They were back as winners when they defeated Everton 0-1. Manchester United won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Premier League, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored ten goals and conceded seven times.

Crystal Palace Form

In their last three matches, Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Zrinjski Mostar, beat Wolverhampton by 1-0 and beat Zrinjski Mostar by 2-0. Crystal Palace won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches says ten goals conceded and six scored.

Manchester United look well suited to build on their current momentum against visitors Crystal Palace. We expect them to deliver the goods in their upcoming clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United recorded 16 points following three wins from their last ten games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored 19 goals, but also conceded 13. Crystal Palace claimed two wins and eight points in their last eight games against teams from the top six. They scored seven times in these matches, but also conceded ten goals. Manchester United have a record of 13 wins, nine draws and five defeats in the Premier League this season. Crystal Palace have a record of nine wins, eight draws and ten defeats in the Premier League.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Squads

Manchester United Squad

The 44-year-old coach of the home team, Michael Carrick, will select the lineup against Crystal Palace from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Altay Bayindir (0/6), Senne Lammens (0/21), Tom Heaton (0/0), Ayden Heaven (0/12), Diego Leon (0/0), Diogo Dalot (1/25), Harry Maguire (1/14), Leny Yoro (0/24), Lisandro Martinez (0/14), Luke Shaw (0/27), Matthijs de Ligt (1/13), Noussair Mazraoui (0/13), Tyler Fredricson (0/1), Tyrell Malacia (0/1), Bruno Fernandes (6/24), Casemiro (5/25), Kobbie Mainoo (0/18), Manuel Ugarte (0/18), Mason Mount (3/17), Patrick Dorgu (3/22), Shea Lacey (0/2), Amad (2/21), Benjamin Sesko (7/22), Bryan Mbeumo (9/22), Chido Obi (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (2/16), Matheus Cunha (6/24).

Crystal Palace Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Crystal Palace players that the manager Oliver Glasner will choose from for the upcoming game:

Dean Henderson (0/27), Remi Matthews (0/0), Walter Benitez (0/0), Borna Sosa (0/5), Chadi Riad (0/4), Chris Richards (1/23), Daniel Munoz (3/19), George King (0/0), Jaydee Canvot (0/10), Joel Drakes-Thomas (0/2), Kaden Rodney (0/1), Maxence Lacroix (0/26), Nathaniel Clyne (0/7), Tyrick Mitchell (1/27), Adam Wharton (0/24), Brennan Johnson (2/24), Caleb Kporha (0/0), Cheick Oumar Doucoure (0/0), Christantus Uche (0/13), Daichi Kamada (0/17), Dean Benamar (0/0), Jefferson Lerma (0/23), Justin Devenny (1/18), Rio Cardines (0/0), Will Hughes (0/24), Edward Nketiah (2/12), Evann Guessand (1/16), Ismaila Sarr (5/17), Jean-Philippe Mateta (8/23), Joergen Strand Larsen (3/25), Yeremy Pino (2/25).

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Team News

Manchester United could be looking at four players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Crystal Palace. Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes can't be called up by the Manchester United-manager, with both serving a ban.

Crystal Palace face a list of four absentees from the squad ahead of their next match this coming Sunday against Manchester United. Will Hughes, Ismaila Sarr and Christantus Uche can't be called upon by Crystal Palace, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Cheick Oumar Doucoure is too injured to face Crystal Palace.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Lineups

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace H2H

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace by 2-1 in their most recent match, while Crystal Palace claimed a 2-0 win in the match prior to that. Manchester United have a 30% win rate against Crystal Palace, who won four of these matches. The total record reads 3-3-4, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Results

Recent meetings between Manchester United and visiting side Crystal Palace might have been action-packed, but not rich on goals. Backing under 2.5 goals was a winning bet no less than seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 6/5 with the bookies.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips

Ismaila Sarr shows decent form right now for Crystal Palace, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Manchester United, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Bryan Mbeumo also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Premier League matches.

Manchester United won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Crystal Palace won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost four in this run. Goals are flowing freely for Manchester United on home soil currently, as both teams scored in six of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target seven times in Crystal Palace''s last 10 league games away from home.

Less than 2.5 goals came out three times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times. Manchester United managed an average of 0.6 goals, with Crystal Palace averaging 1.1 goals. Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Crystal Palace's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.