Crystal Palace FC vs Manchester City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crystal Palace FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at Selhurst Park.
- Crystal Palace FC 10 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester City FC 10 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Martin Atkinson
- Referee Adam Nunn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Watford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Fulham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Swansea City AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Crystal Palace FC | Manchester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #3 |
| 7 | Points | 21 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 2 / 1 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 21 |
| 24 | Conceded | 13 |
| -14 | GD | +8 |
| 0.70 | PPG | 2.10 |
| 20% | Win % | 70% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Crystal Palace FC this season
Crystal Palace FC this season
30%
Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
Manchester City FC this season
Crystal Palace FC are 20th (7 pts). Manchester City FC are 3rd (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Crystal Palace FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/7
61-75
1/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Manchester City FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/1
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Crystal Palace FC
| Tyrick Mitchell | 2 G |
Manchester City FC
| Erling Haaland | 9 G | |
| Rayan Cherki | 5 G | 2 A |
| Antoine Semenyo | 2 G | 3 A |
| Josko Gvardiol | 1 G | 3 A |
| Marc Guehi | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Selhurst Park!
- 5' Manchester City FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Manchester City FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 15' Raheem Sterling doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' Another substitution for Crystal Palace FC to replace Jeffrey Schlupp by Cheikhou Kouyate on 22 minute.
- 27' Crystal Palace FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' Brazil international Gabriel Jesus has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Manchester City FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 42' Christian Benteke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Roy Hodgson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Silva made 452 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' The England right winger Raheem Sterling breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 0-2!
- 65' Another change for Manchester City FC made on 65 minute. David Silva leaves to be changed by Bernardo Silva.
- 70' Scott Dann has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' A change in the Manchester City FC ranks — Sergio Aguero exits the field as Gabriel Jesus enters on 75.
- 77' Max Meyer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andros Townsend on 77 minute.
- 81' Magnificent from Luka Milivojevic! That is 17 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' The crowd applauds James McArthur as he leaves the pitch. Bakary Sako steps in for Crystal Palace FC.
- 87' Another change for Manchester City FC made on 87 minute. Leroy Sane leaves to be changed by John Stones.
- 90' Gabriel Jesus adds to his 4 season tally! Manchester City FC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- The points are shared — Crystal Palace FC 1-3 Manchester City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 34
- 15
- 3
-
18
James McArthur ↓ Bakary Sako 85'
-
10
Andros Townsend ↓ Max Meyer 77'
- 29
- 11
- 17
Bench
-
8
Cheikhou Kouyate ↑ 22'
-
7
Max Meyer ↑ 77'
- 14
- 13
- 2
- 23
-
26
Bakary Sako ↑ 85'
Coach
Roy Hodgson
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
19
Leroy Sane ↓ John Stones 87'
-
21
David Silva ↓ Bernardo Silva 65'
- 31
- 2
- 7
- 4
- 17
- 22
- 14
-
10
Sergio Aguero ↓ Gabriel Jesus 75'
Bench
- 30
-
33
Gabriel Jesus ↑ 75'
-
20
Bernardo Silva ↑ 65'
-
5
John Stones ↑ 87'
- 3
- 26
- 49
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 8 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 3 |
| Raheem Sterling | 3 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| Rico Lewis | 3 |
| Omar Marmoush | 2 |
| Eberechi Eze | 2 |
Head to Head
Crystal Palace FC Form
2019-04-14
Crystal Palace FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
L
2019-04-06
Newcastle United FC
0–1
Crystal Palace FC
W
2019-04-03
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–0
Crystal Palace FC
L
2019-03-30
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2019-03-16
Watford FC
2–1
Crystal Palace FC
L
2019-03-09
Crystal Palace FC
1–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
Manchester City FC Form
2019-04-14
Crystal Palace FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2019-04-09
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–0
Manchester City FC
L
2019-04-06
Watford FC
1–0
Manchester City FC
L
2019-04-03
Manchester City FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2019-03-30
Fulham FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
2019-03-16
Swansea City AFC
2–3
Manchester City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31
Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.81
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Crystal Palace FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Manchester City FC
79%
Crystal Palace FC or Manchester City FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
6.7%
0 – 2
6.6%
0 – 3
5.9%
1 – 4
5.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 3
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 4
4.1%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC
| Handicap | Crystal Palace FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 20% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

