Set at Selhurst Park, this fixture is expected to favor Manchester City, who have shown consistency in their attacking play, scoring an average of 2.3 goals per game. Crystal Palace’s recent form has dipped, but they remain resilient at home. City’s possession-based style juxtaposed with Palace’s counter-attacking approach will test both defenses, with City likely controlling the game.
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Expect an open game with a likelihood of over 2.5 goals considering the attacking style favored by City and the potential for Palace to score on home turf.
A close game is anticipated with Manchester City slightly favored, with a predicted 3-1 scoreline, suggesting City could cover the -1.5 Asian handicap.
Manchester City has a tendency to score early and maintain control, making a prediction of City leading at half-time plausible.
Both teams have shown attacking intent in recent fixtures, making both teams to score a viable market, but City's superior firepower likely sees BTTS happening.
The match scheduled for December 14, 2025, at Selhurst Park, is expected to see Manchester City securing a victory due to their superior recent form and attacking strength. Crystal Palace will aim to respond, but City’s tactical discipline and goal-scoring capacity should give them the edge.
Manchester City has historically dominated the encounters with Crystal Palace, winning 62% of the last matches compared to Palace’s 38%. Recent fixtures at Selhurst Park favor City's attacking prowess, and current form also points towards a City victory.
City's squad is relatively healthy with key players like Haaland and De Bruyne available. Crystal Palace are missing some squad depth but are expected to field their strongest lineup.
Projected lineups see Manchester City adopting their classic 4-3-3 formation, focusing on possession and quick transitions, while Crystal Palace is likely to line up in a 4-4-2, emphasizing organized pressing and counter-attacks.
Manchester City comes into this fixture with an 80% recent form, while Crystal Palace trails slightly at 67%. City’s attacking combinations and midfield control look promising, while Palace’s home resilience and recent defensive improvements could complicate City’s plans.
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The match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is expected to favor Manchester City, who have demonstrated strong recent form and historically performed well at Selhurst Park. The predicted scoreline is a comprehensive 3-1 victory for City, reflecting their attacking potency and defensive resilience.
