Crystal Palace vs Man City Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Crystal Palace host Man City at Selhurst Park on Friday, and everything about this Crystal Palace vs Man City prediction points one way. The Eagles are underdogs against a City side flying early.

Palace opened their season with a 2-0 loss at Everton and sit deep in the standings. They have failed to win their last eight Premier League games, a slump that frames a tough home night.

Man City left it late but found a 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth to open the campaign. The visitors have dropped just one of their last 17 Premier League outings and arrive brimming with confidence.

The recent history is grim reading for Palace. City have won or drawn 12 of their last 13 away games against Crystal Palace in all competitions, and they have scored 2+ goals in six straight meetings.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Recent Results

Crystal Palace are in real trouble, without a win in their last eight Premier League games and beaten 2-0 at Everton to open this season despite posting 1.96 expected goals. They have conceded at least two goals in each of their last seven league outings, and have trailed at both halftime and full time in five of those seven. Eddie Nketiah leads the line with Ismaila Sarr sidelined.

Man City are humming, having lost just once across their last 17 Premier League games. They started the campaign with a 2-1 comeback against Bournemouth, with defender Josko Gvardiol netting the winner in the 91st minute after the visitors had trailed. There have been over 2.5 goals in five of City's last six league games, and Erling Haaland remains the focal point of a relentless attack.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Crystal Palace: Ismaila Sarr (Injured/doubtful), Chadi Riad (Injured/doubtful)

Man City: Jeremy Doku (Injured/out), Elliot Anderson (Injured/doubtful)

Crystal Palace

Ismaila Sarr is struggling with an injury and remains in limbo over his Crystal Palace future, so Eddie Nketiah could keep his place behind Jorgen Strand Larsen. Chadi Riad is set for a long spell out after a serious-looking injury at Everton, with Takehiro Tomiyasu likely to start in his absence.

Man City

Elliot Anderson will be assessed after picking up a minor injury on Sunday but is expected to be fit, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with a calf injury. Matheus Nunes could start at right back after coming off the bench against Bournemouth, and Rayan Cherki looks set to be rewarded with a start after providing two assists.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Predicted Lineup

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Henderson; Tomiyasu, Richards, Canvot; Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Muñoz; McNeil, Nketiah, Strand Larsen

Man City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Donnarumma; Gvardiol, Guéhi, Dias, Nunes; Anderson, O'Reilly; Semenyo, Foden, Cherki; Haaland

Crystal Palace vs Man City Key Stats & Game Facts

• Crystal Palace have conceded at least two goals in each of their last seven Premier League games.
• Man City are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 Premier League games.
• Man City have scored 2+ goals in all six of their last six Premier League games against Crystal Palace.
• Palace's opener ended 2-0 to Everton, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scoring in the 42nd minute and Thierno Barry adding a second in the 53rd.
• Man City conceded first at Bournemouth through Marcus Tavernier in the 26th minute before winning 2-1.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a comfortable Man City win. The visitors are heavy favorites on the moneyline at -150 (PricedUp), they have owned this matchup, and Palace's leaky back line makes it hard to see the Eagles keeping this close. We like City to win with a bit of room to spare, and we're calling it 3-1 to the visitors.

Best Picks

Man City to cover the -1 Asian Handicap line against Crystal Palace. That sits in the Asian Handicap market. City carry a 60% win probability into this one, and with Palace shipping at least two goals in each of their last seven league games, a margin-of-victory play on the visitors makes plenty of sense here.

Both teams to score in Crystal Palace vs Man City. That selection comes from the Both Teams To Score market. The model puts the total goal expectation at 3.19 with a 58% implied probability that each side gets on the scoresheet, and Palace showed at Everton they can carve out looks even in defeat, so the Yes side has real appeal.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Same Game Parlay

Our Crystal Palace vs Man City Same Game Parlay builds around City's supremacy in this matchup: Erling Haaland to score anytime, Daichi Kamada carded, over 1.5 City goals, and Antoine Semenyo 1+ Shot on Target.

Start with Haaland to find the net. He has netted in each of his last five Premier League appearances against Palace, making him the clear first name on the teamsheet for this parlay.

Daichi Kamada to be shown a card is next. The Palace midfielder has been booked in each of his last three appearances against Manchester City in the Premier League, a run worth trusting in a game where Palace will chase.

Over 1.5 City goals fits the pattern perfectly. City have put two or more past the Eagles in all six of their Premier League meetings, so backing them to hit that mark once more is logical.

Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Talking Points

This is a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions. Palace, now led by Pierre Sage after Oliver Glasner's departure, opened with a defeat and are already fielding questions about the futures of key attackers. Their strength lies in winning the ball back and creating from range, but a defense that concedes freely is the story. City, guided by new boss Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola's exit, shook off a Community Shield loss to Arsenal with a late win at Bournemouth and travel to a ground where they have thrived. Haaland's ruthless record against Palace, backed by Foden and Cherki behind him, makes the visitors the clear pick to keep rolling.

Crystal Palace vs Man City Predictions FAQs

When is the Crystal Palace vs Man City English Premier League game?

The Crystal Palace vs Man City English Premier League game takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Where is Crystal Palace vs Man City being played?

The Crystal Palace vs Man City game will be played at Selhurst Park in London.

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