Crystal Palace vs Man United Predictions, Betting Tips, and Match Preview
The Selhurst park is the stage for another Champions league place decider as Crystal Palace take on Manchester United. With kick-off slated for Thursday 19:15 GMT, Crystal Palace will be looking to damage the United faithful’s champions league hopes with an amazing performance and ultimately acquire all three points.
Roy Hodgson and his men who have secured their premier league status for next season, currently sit in the fourteenth position on the League table. Their immediate aim will be to finish the season strong and do better than they did in the 18/19 season occupying the 12th position. They’re coming off the back of a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa at the Villa park courtesy of a brace from Mahmoud Trezeguet. The Eagles, since securing a place in Premier League have let their foot off the gas as they are currently on a 5-game losing streak, scoring just two goals in those five games. The Eagle will be looking to players like Wilfried Zaha and Jordan Ayew to step up if they’re going to pull off a shock victory on Thursday.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have been in amazing shape since the restart. They nonetheless missed the chance to go third on Monday after a disappointing 2-2 draw against Southampton at the Old Trafford. Even with Sir Alex watching on from stands, the red bottled a 2-1 lead in the 96th minute after a brilliant James Ward-Prowse corner was tucked in by substitute Micheal Obafemi. The reds looked like they were going to run away with the game after two quick-fire goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial following a Stuart Armstrong opener, they were however left to regret their missed chances by Ralph Hasenühttl’s inspired substitute.
The Eagles emerged as victors in the reverse match earlier this season following a 2-1 victory. The Red Devils thought they had secured a point after an 89th minute Dan James equalizer. Roy Hodgson and his men had other plans as they scored in the last minute of the game courtesy of a Patrick Van Aanholt strike.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer currently has a problem in the left-back position as both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams were subbed off on Monday night following Ankle and Head injuries respectively. Roy Hodgson, on the other hand, wouldn’t be able to field Belgian Striker Christian Benteke after he was red-carded against Villa last time out.
Crystal Palace vs Man United prediction
Solskjaer and his men will be looking to right their Monday’s wrongs as they missed the opportunity to go third following the draw. They’re currently on a 17-match unbeaten run across all competitions and they will set out on Thursday to not only make that 18 but also to secure another three points. The Red Devils are hereby well worth backing.
