Crystal Palace vs Manchester City prediction
The Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and Manchester City will take place on Sunday, 14.12.2025 at 17:00 GMT+3 at Selhurst Park as part of Matchday 16. This encounter pits Oliver Glasner’s resurgent Crystal Palace against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side in a match that carries significance for both teams’ top‑of‑the‑table ambitions and their respective momentum through the early winter period. Crystal Palace arrive in good form at home, seeking to consolidate a high league position, while Manchester City travel with considerable attacking firepower and the status of favourites on paper. The previous league meeting at Selhurst Park produced a 1:0 victory for Crystal Palace and the last five competitive meetings are balanced, which suggests tactical caution from both managers.
Main Tip: Correct Score: 1-1
Our main betting tip projects a 1:1 correct score draw. This outcome synthesizes the reasoning behind the Both Teams to Score (Yes) and Under 2.5 goals selections: a tight, controlled match in which City break through once but Palace respond through counterplay or set‑piece exploitation. The 1:1 prediction also aligns with the recent direct result at Selhurst Park and the balanced H2H record — an outcome that rewards a measured attacking display from both sides rather than a one‑sided rout. Specific market odds for the 1:1 correct score were not provided but the selection should be considered in combination bets or as an enhanced single for bettors seeking precise value.
Betting Tip 2: Both teams score? Yes
Our secondary betting tip is that both teams will score — Yes. Crystal Palace have demonstrated a capacity to find the net in recent matches and have scored 20 goals overall, while Manchester City’s prolific attack has scored 35 goals this season. The match dynamics at Selhurst Park, where Palace often adopt an enterprising approach under Glasner, increases the probability of goals at both ends: City’s forward movement and creative midfielders will create chances, while Palace’s transitional play is likely to offer scoring opportunities. Both teams to score (YES) is available at Betwinner with the best quoted odd of 1.60.
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Betting Tip 3: Under 2.5 Goals
The third betting prediction is that the match will finish Under 2.5 goals. Although Manchester City are high‑scoring, Crystal Palace have been defensively disciplined this season, conceding only 12 goals in the league to date; combined with Selhurst Park’s compact home setups and the cautious approach often adopted in high‑stakes fixtures, there is a solid argument for a low‑scoring contest. Furthermore, Guardiola’s tactical nuance frequently results in matches where City control possession and probe for openings rather than running into open, high‑scoring exchanges when facing organised opposition. The market for Under 2.5 goals is therefore attractive for conservative bettors seeking a lower variance outcome.
Statistics for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Crystal Palace team news!
Crystal Palace enter this fixture in fourth position with 26 points, having recorded 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats with a goal difference of 20:12. Under coach Oliver Glasner the team has blended defensive organisation with decisive transitional attacks; at home their record reads 2 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat. Palace’s recent sequence includes three victories and two defeats in the last five competitive matches, a form line that indicates both resilience and occasional susceptibility. Their last competitive outing saw them win 2:1 away at Fulham, evidencing their capacity to perform on the road as well as at Selhurst Park.
Manchester City team news!
Manchester City sit second in the Premier League table on 31 points after 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats, posting an impressive 35 goals scored and 16 conceded. Under Pep Guardiola, City retain their hallmark of relentless creativity and tactical flexibility. Away from home they have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats this season, which suggests occasional vulnerability on the road but overall superior offensive potency. In their last five fixtures across competitions City have won four and lost one, and their most recent result was a 2:1 away victory versus Real Madrid, signalling sustained high‑level performance on the biggest stages.
H2H statistics
In the most recent direct meeting Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1:0 at Selhurst Park. Looking at the last five competitive encounters between the clubs, the head‑to‑head record stands at 1 win for Crystal Palace, 2 draws and 2 wins for Manchester City. This relatively balanced recent history implies that tactical nuance and game management will be decisive factors rather than raw superiority alone.
Last results Crystal Palace
Over their last five matches in all competitions Crystal Palace have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. The current form is therefore positive, showing the team in winning mood but not immune to setbacks. The recent away victory at Fulham underlines their capability to secure points away from home.
Last results Manchester City
Manchester City’s last five matches across all competitions have produced 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Their form is robust and indicates a team operating at high efficiency in attack and generally consistent in defence. The recent success away at Real Madrid is illustrative of their capacity to perform against elite opposition.
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Conclusion
On balance, Manchester City approach the fixture as favourites owing to superior goal output, recent consistency and the tactical versatility provided by Pep Guardiola’s squad. Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, are tactically disciplined and have produced strong home performances, but their relative lack of firepower compared gives them a fighting chance in this game. Our principal recommendation is correct score 1-1, both teams to score and under 2.5 goals.
