Join us for an exhilarating England Premier League clash on 13.05.2026 when powerhouse Manchester City meets the challenging Crystal Palace. With a clear edge in experience and skill, Manchester City is expected to control the game's pace and outcome. Explore our comprehensive prediction and strategy guide, including statistical analysis and historical performance, to make informed bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 35 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 67/26 | 76 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 69/32 | 71 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 35 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 63/48 | 64 |
| 14 | Leeds | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 47/52 | 43 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 36/42 | 43 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 44/46 | 42 |
Key Player Statistics: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 14.12.2025 | 0-3 |
| FA Cup | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 17.05.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 12.04.2025 | 5-2 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 07.12.2024 | 2-2 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 06.04.2024 | 2-4 |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 16.12.2023 | 2-2 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 11.03.2023 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 27.08.2022 | 4-2 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Manchester City | 14.03.2022 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | 30.10.2021 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Everton | Manchester City | 04.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| FA Cup | Manchester City | Southampton | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Burnley | Manchester City | 22.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Arsenal | 19.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Chelsea | Manchester City | 12.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| FA Cup | Manchester City | Liverpool | 04.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| League Cup | Arsenal | Manchester City | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Manchester City | Real Madrid | 17.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | West Ham | Manchester City | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Real Madrid | Manchester City | 11.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Crystal Palace | Shakhtar Donetsk | 07.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Bournemouth | Crystal Palace | 03.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Crystal Palace | 30.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier League | Liverpool | Crystal Palace | 25.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | West Ham | 20.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Fiorentina | Crystal Palace | 16.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Newcastle | 12.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Crystal Palace | Fiorentina | 09.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | AEK Larnaca | Crystal Palace | 19.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Leeds | 15.03.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Manchester City VS Crystal Palace
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City are on the hunt for the Premier League title. Crystal Palace are fighting to stay comfortable in mid-table. When these two meet at the Etihad, the stakes couldn't be more different — and that gap in motivation tells you almost everything you need to know.
City sit second in the table with 71 points from 34 games. They've been ruthless lately, beating Chelsea 3-0 away, dispatching Liverpool 2-1, and hammering Fulham 3-0 at home. This is a team that smells blood in a title race.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are 15th with 43 points. Their recent form is a mixed bag. They've beaten Newcastle and Tottenham, but they've also been hammered 3-0 at Bournemouth and lost 3-1 at Liverpool. Inconsistency is their defining trait right now.
Here's what you need to watch for — and this is the detail most casual fans will miss. When City hosted Palace earlier this season, it ended 5-2. A comprehensive demolition. But look deeper into the head-to-head record and you'll find something interesting. Palace grabbed a famous FA Cup win over City this season too, winning 1-0. Oliver Glasner's side can cause problems. They just rarely do it consistently enough against the big boys on the road.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a guaranteed walkover. Erling Haaland leads City's attack with 25 league goals, and Rayan Cherki has been pulling strings with 11 assists. But City have injury concerns that matter. Rodri is questionable with a groin problem. Ruben Dias is also a doubt. Josko Gvardiol is definitely out with a broken leg. That backline is patched up.
Jean-Philippe Mateta leads Palace's attack with 10 goals. He's physical, direct, and exactly the type of striker who can punish a makeshift defence on the counter. If City's injury-hit backline has a bad day, Mateta is the man to exploit it.
From a betting perspective, City at 1.25 offers little value on the money line. I'd look elsewhere. The over 2.5 goals market looks compelling given both teams' recent scoring patterns and their earlier 5-2 encounter this season. Haaland to score anytime is the smart play too — he's relentless and Palace have conceded 42 goals this season.
My bold prediction? City win 3-1, with Haaland grabbing a brace and Palace nicking a late consolation. The Etihad crowd will be electric, willing their side towards glory.
This is a title charge in full swing. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Akanji | Switzerland | 30 | Defender | 188 | 91 |
| Rúben Dias | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| J. Stones | England | 31 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| Bernardo Silva | Portugal | 31 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| N. Aké | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| M. Bettinelli | England | 33 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 82 |
| R. Aït-Nouri | Algeria | 24 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| S. Ortega | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 88 |
| T. Reijnders | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| Matheus Nunes | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| J. Gvardiol | Croatia | 24 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| I. Kaboré | Burkina Faso | 25 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| Nico González | Spain | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | 88 |
| J. Wilson-Esbrand | England | 23 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| Oscar Bobb | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| R. Lewis | England | 21 | Defender | 170 | 64 |
| N. O'Reilly | England | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | 77 |
| A. Khusanov | Uzbekistan | 22 | Defender | 186 | 84 |
| D. Mukasa | England | 18 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 20 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Édouard | France | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 83 |
| I. Sarr | Senegal | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| J. Lerma | Colombia | 31 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| D. Kamada | Japan | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| D. Muñoz | Colombia | 29 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| W. Hughes | England | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 74 |
| N. Clyne | England | 35 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| D. Henderson | England | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 85 |
| E. Eze | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| M. Lacroix | France | 26 | Defender | 190 | 88 |
| W. Benítez | Argentina | 33 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 91 |
| J. Mateta | France | 28 | Attacker | 192 | 88 |
| B. Sosa | Croatia | 28 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| M. Guéhi | England | 25 | Defender | 182 | 80 |
| C. Richards | USA | 26 | Defender | 188 | 87 |
| T. Mitchell | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| J. Devenny | Scotland | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| A. Wharton | England | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| Rio Cardines | England | 19 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| R. Esse | England | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace match odds
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