The upcoming clash at Selhurst Park sees Crystal Palace aiming to bolster their home form, while Sunderland will rely on their recent away resilience. The tactical battle is set to focus on defensive discipline and counter-attacks, with both sides prioritizing possession and control. Palace's balanced 3-4-2-1 formation will likely look to control midfield and exploit quick counters, whereas Sunderland's 4-3-3 emphasizes width and high pressing. Defensive organization could determine the outcome, with both teams favoring a low block and cautious build-up. Expectations point to a tight match with minimal goals, with a draw or narrow win for Palace likely.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
A safe bet is the combo of Crystal Palace or a draw with under 3.5 goals, given recent low-scoring encounters and tight defenses.
Both teams have shown a tendency for clean sheets and low goal counts in recent matches, making Both Teams To Score less likely.
The first half is expected to be cautious with few goals, and the full-time result is likely to mirror this cautious approach, with a draw or Crystal Palace win.
Under 3.5 goals is the most probable outcome, considering the defensive solidity and low scoring in recent fixtures.
The match on September 13, 2025, at Selhurst Park is predicted to end in a draw with under 3.5 goals, as both teams focus on defensive organization and cautious play. Recent form suggests tightly contested, low-scoring engagement.
Recent head-to-head results show an even record, with Sunderland having the edge in the latest fixture, but Crystal Palace has performed well at home historically.
Key injuries for Crystal Palace include E. Nketiah and C. Kporha, affecting their attack and defense respectively. Sunderland faces the loss of R. Mundle and L. Hjelde, impacting their squad depth and solidity.
Expected formations are 3-4-2-1 for Crystal Palace, emphasizing a balanced midfield and attack, and 4-3-3 for Sunderland, focusing on width and possession. Both teams are likely to adopt a conservative approach.
Crystal Palace’s recent form is solid, with a W-D-W record in their last three matches, maintaining defensive stability. Sunderland has shown strong away performances, with a WL record in their last fixtures, indicating they can challenge at Selhurst Park.
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The match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland is set at Selhurst Park on September 13, 2025. Based on recent form and historical head-to-head results, Palace has an edge, but Sunderland’s recent away performances and defensive resilience suggest a closely contested game.
Crystal Palace is predicted to secure at least a draw with a high likelihood, but their recent defensive vulnerabilities could allow Sunderland to score. The match is expected to be tight with minimal goals, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization.
Key absences include E. Nketiah and C. Kporha for Crystal Palace due to injury, potentially affecting attacking options and squad depth. Sunderland also faces the absence of R. Mundle and L. Hjelde, impacting their defensive lineup.
