Manchester United host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick's side chasing Champions League qualification while the Eagles battle to widen the gap to relegation danger.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Date: | 01.03.2026 |
| Time: | 14:00 GMT |
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Form and Head to Head
The Red Devils' last outing saw them secure a narrow 1-0 win away to Everton in the Premier League. Their recent league form, as the hosts have won five of their last six Premier League matches, demonstrating a strong run that has propelled them up the table. Their overall form in the league has been excellent, ranking second across the division in their last six fixtures. They also boast an impressive run of 7 matches without a loss at home.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace's form has been patchy. Their last fixture was a 2-0 win in the Conference League. Oliver Glasner's side have won three games, drawn two, and beaten in one in their last six games.
The last meeting between these two sides saw Man Utd emerge victorious with a 2-1 win away from home and end Crystal Palace's unbeaten record at home in the Premier League back in November 2025. Looking at the last six encounters between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, the record is evenly split, with both teams claiming two victories each, alongside two draws.
Notably, Palace have enjoyed some success at Old Trafford recently, having won their last two trips there and four of the last seven meetings since August 2019.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Man Utd vs Crystal Palace?
According to latest odds, Manchester United are the clear betting favourites to beat Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. United have a 63% implied win probability, while Crystal Palace are heavy underdogs with a 15% chance of securing the three points.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 4/7 | BresBet |
| Crystal Palace | 11/2 | BresBet |
| Draw | 7/2 | Unibet |
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Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Muñoz, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Larsen
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Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Team News
Manchester United face several injury concerns ahead of this fixture. Defender Dorgu is injured, while d. Ligt, Mount, and Martínez are all doubtful, which could see Yoro continue to partner Maguire in central defence. Upfront, Benjamin Sesko, who was on target in the last match against Everton, is expected to start, with Mbeumo potentially shifting back to the right wing.
Crystal Palace also contend with a number of absentees. Doucouré, Nketiah, and Lerma are all injured, with Lerma's thigh problem making him doubtful. Mateta is also doubtful due to a knee injury. These issues mean that Jorgen Strand Larsen is set to lead the line once again. Canvot could feature in the back three due to the defensive reshuffle.
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction
Manchester United come into this match in good home form and with an attacking style that creates plenty of chances, especially from wide areas, long shots, and through balls. They tend to control possession (about 53%) and pass accurately, which helps them dictate tempo at home.
Crystal Palace FC are more likely to play without the ball. Their weaker possession numbers and occasional defensive lapses, especially at set pieces, could be a problem against United’s attack.Overall, United’s home form and stronger chance creation make them favourites, particularly if they can convert set-piece and wing play opportunities.
Prediction: Man Utd 3-0 Crystal Palace
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Bryan Mbeumo has managed To Score Or Assist in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at QuinnBet while publishing.
Bruno Fernandes has managed To Score Or Assist in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Maxence Lacroix has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at bet365 while publishing.
Ismaila Sarr has exceeded 1.5 Shots in 9 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at BetVictor while publishing.
Amad Diallo has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 1/1 at bet365 while publishing.
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder Tip
Our Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder Tip is:
- No - Both Teams To Score
- Over 2.5 - Total Goals Over/Under
- B. Fernandes Over 0.5 - Assists
- H. Maguire Over 0.5 - Shots
Best odds of 18/1 at SpreadEx while publishing.
No – Both Teams To Score
Manchester United’s defensive structure has looked increasingly reliable, especially at home, where they’ve recorded two clean sheets in their last three outings. Add an important shutout at Everton, and confidence in United’s backline remains high.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, arrive with clear attacking problems away from home. Only four goals in five road matches, coupled with nine conceded, highlights why expecting both teams to score here feels optimistic. The numbers point toward a United defensive dominance.
Over 2.5 Total Goals
Even if United stay solid defensively, their attacking unit carries enough firepower to dominate the scoring charts. Old Trafford has once again turned into a hunting ground, with United winning five of their last six Premier League games.
Against a Palace side struggling to match top-half intensity, a comfortable multi-goal United performance—think 3–0 or better—remains a realistic scenario.
Bruno Fernandes Over 0.5 Assists
Bruno Fernandes continues to be United’s creative engine, especially at home. The Portuguese playmaker has registered assists in five consecutive home matches and added two goals during that same stretch.
With double-digit assists already this campaign, Fernandes is expected to be at the centre of United’s attacking combinations against a vulnerable Palace defence.
Harry Maguire Over 0.5 Shots
Harry Maguire’s aerial presence offers value in set-piece situations. The defender has cleared the 0.5-shot mark in five of his last ten appearances, benefiting from United’s frequent corner and dead-ball deliveries.
Facing a Palace side that has shown weakness in defending crosses and second-ball threats, Maguire should get at least one scoring attempt.
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