Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium |
Match Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 Crystal Palace
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 14 Dec 2025 |  Crystal Palace vs  Manchester City |
0 – 3 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2025 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace |
5 – 2 | Etihad Stadium |
| Premier League | 07 Dec 2024 | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City |
2 – 2 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 06 Apr 2024 | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City |
2 – 4 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 16 Dec 2023 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace |
2 – 2 | Etihad Stadium |
Manchester City come into this with the stronger recent league form and the better head-to-head record, so they look the more likely winners at the Etihad. Their last five league games include three wins and two draws, while Crystal Palace have lost two of their last three in the league and have struggled for goals in that spell.
Palace do have enough attacking options to make this awkward if they can break quickly and keep the game tight early on, but City’s recent results suggest they are more reliable over 90 minutes. With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the results trend and the fact City have already beaten Palace 3-0 this season. Match Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Crystal Palace
Form Guide & Team Overview
Manchester City
Manchester City’s recent league form is solid, with three wins and two draws from their last five. They have scored in every one of those matches, including a 3-3 draw away to Everton and a 3-0 win at Chelsea, which points to a side that is still creating enough to stay on the front foot.
At home, they beat Arsenal 2-1, and that result sits alongside a narrow away win at Burnley and a draw at West Ham United. The pattern is fairly clear: City are not always keeping things completely tight, but they are regularly doing enough to avoid defeat and collect points.
Manchester City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 4 May 2026 |  Everton vs Manchester City |
3 – 3 | D | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Premier League | 22 Apr 2026 |  Burnley vs Manchester City |
0 – 1 | W | Turf Moor |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 | Manchester City vs  Arsenal |
2 – 1 | W | Etihad Stadium |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 |  Chelsea vs Manchester City |
0 – 3 | W | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 14 Mar 2026 |  West Ham United vs Manchester City |
1 – 1 | D | London Stadium |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace’s league form has dipped, with two defeats in their last three and only one win in their last five. They were beaten 0-3 at AFC Bournemouth and 1-3 at Liverpool, which suggests they have been vulnerable when facing stronger attacking sides away from home.
Their better recent results came at home, where they drew 0-0 with West Ham United, beat Newcastle United 2-1 and drew 0-0 with Leeds United. That mix shows they can be organised, but the lack of goals in those draws is a concern if they need to chase the game at the Etihad.
Crystal Palace Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 3 May 2026 |  AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 0 | L | Vitality Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 |  Liverpool vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 1 | L | Anfield |
| Premier League | 20 Apr 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham United |
0 – 0 | D | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | Crystal Palace vs  Newcastle United |
2 – 1 | W | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 15 Mar 2026 | Crystal Palace vs  Leeds United |
0 – 0 | D | Selhurst Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Manchester City
- Rúben Dias (Hamstring Injury)
Crystal Palace
- Evann Guessand (Knee Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Goalkeeper), Abdukodir Khusanov (Defender), Marc Guéhi (Defender), Matheus Nunes (Defender), Nico O'Reilly (Defender), Antoine Semenyo (Midfielder), Bernardo Silva (Midfielder), Jérémy Doku (Midfielder), Nico González (Midfielder), Rayan Cherki (Midfielder), Erling Haaland (Attacker)
Manchester City’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them control through the middle, with the double pivot helping them keep possession and recycle attacks. The wide midfielders and the central creator can then feed Erling Haaland early, which suits a side expected to spend long spells in Palace’s half.
Crystal Palace (3-4-3)
Predicted lineup: Dean Henderson (Goalkeeper), Chadi Riad (Defender), Jaydee Canvot (Defender), Maxence Lacroix (Defender), Daichi Kamada (Midfielder), Daniel Muñoz (Midfielder), Jefferson Lerma (Midfielder), Justin Devenny (Midfielder), Brennan Johnson (Attacker), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Attacker), Yéremy Pino (Attacker)
Crystal Palace’s predicted 3-4-3 gives them width from the wing-backs and three forwards to threaten on the break. If the midfield four can stay compact, it should help them protect the back three and give Brennan Johnson and the other attackers a platform to run into space.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Erling Haaland against Chadi Riad looks like the key duel, with City likely to target Haaland early and often in the box. |
| Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Antoine Semenyo against Daichi Kamada could matter in midfield, especially if Semenyo helps City win territory and second balls. |
| Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Erling Haaland is key for Manchester City because their recent results show they are most dangerous when they can turn pressure into goals through him. |
| Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Brennan Johnson is key for Crystal Palace because his pace and direct running give them one of their clearest routes to hurting City on the break. |
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