Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace predictions & stats
Top pick Manchester City 69%, Over 2.5 goals 56%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier League.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | +39 | 70 | |
| 2 | 30 | +32 | 61 | |
| 3 | 30 | +13 | 54 | |
| 4 | 30 | +3 | 51 | |
| 5 | 30 | +9 | 49 | |
| 6 | 30 | +18 | 48 | |
| 7 | 30 | +4 | 45 | |
| 8 | 30 | -1 | 43 | |
| 9 | 30 | 0 | 42 | |
| 10 | 30 | -2 | 41 | |
| 11 | 30 | -3 | 41 | |
| 12 | 30 | +3 | 40 | |
| 13 | 30 | -5 | 40 | |
| 14 | 30 | -2 | 39 | |
| 15 | 30 | -11 | 32 | |
| 16 | 30 | -7 | 30 | |
| 17 | 30 | -15 | 29 | |
| 18 | 30 | -19 | 29 | |
| 19 | 30 | -26 | 20 | |
| 20 | 31 | -30 | 17 |
Manchester City
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Crystal Palace
All Fixtures (43)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team a possession-oriented side averaging 60% possession. Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, They've lost 5 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches Meanwhile, However, they've blown 6 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 15 points dropped after taking the lead. A high-volume passing approach with excellent accuracy (584 passes/game, 88%). In attack, they create numerous opportunities (14.7 shots/game, 5.2 on target) Additionally, They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (10.9 shots inside the box per game) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
They maintain balanced possession (46%). They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 19 points from winning positions. They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (8.4 shots inside the box per game). They move the ball forward with intent (around 34 passes per shot). As a lower-table side (14th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.
Manchester City Half-Time Performance
Manchester City home games half time results
Crystal Palace Half-Time Performance
Crystal Palace away games half time results