Crystal Palace vs Man City Predictions and Betting Tips
The Premier League weekend’s action kicks off at lunchtime as City travels to London to take on Crystal Palace. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Manchester City was comfortable 4-0 winners in the reverse match back in January. It is also to be noted that they haven’t lost on their last five visits to Selhurst Park.
Palace woes continue
With just one win in the league since the end of February, Roy Hodgson and his troops have been on quite the slump. They lost three times during this period, all of which were against sides in the top seven spots. As such, they would once again face a tricky test as they welcome the Cityzens. In their most recent game, they lost to Leicester City with Zaha’s opener being trumped by goals from Castagne and Iheanacho.
Premier League glory in sights
Man City has a chance to finally etch their names onto the Premier League trophy as a win here and a loss in the Man United vs Liverpool game guarantees that. They put up quite a second-half performance in their semifinals first leg tie away at PSG as they came back from a goal down to secure a vital 1-2 victory.
Palace vs Man City Team News
Wickham, McCarthy, Sakho, and Cahill are all unavailable for this tie. With regards to the visitors, they host a fully fit squad but would be without John Stones who is suspended.
Palace possible starting XI:
Guaita; Ward, Kouyate, Dann, Van Aanholt; Ayew, Milivojevic, McCarthy, Eze; Zaha, Benteke
Man City possible starting XI:
Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko; Fernandinho, Gundogan, Silva; Torres, Jesus, Sterling
Palace vs Man City Prediction: 0-3
Man City has copped 39 out of the 48 points available on the road this season. They would certainly be keen on adding an additional three to their current away points tally as it could confirm their status as Premier League Champions.