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Crystal Palace FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Sat 7 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Selhurst Park 25,142 HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel Munoz 4' 1–0
1–1 30' Erling Haaland
Maxence Lacroix 56' 2–1
2–2 68' Rico Lewis
Y 70' Rico Lewis
YR 84' Rico Lewis

Overview

Match Preview

Crystal Palace FC vs Manchester City FCPremier League at Selhurst Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Assistant 1 Ian Hussin
  • Assistant 2 Neil Davies

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Manchester City FC H 2–2 D
03 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 1–0 W
30 Nov Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Aston Villa FC A 2–2 D
09 Nov Fulham FC H 0–2 L
02 Nov Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 2–2 D
04 Dec Nottingham Forest FC H 3–0 W
01 Dec Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
26 Nov Feyenoord Rotterdam H 3–3 D
23 Nov Tottenham Hotspur FC H 0–4 L
09 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Crystal Palace FC Manchester City FC
#22 Position #9
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts). Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Selhurst Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC.
  • 4' Brilliant from the ! Daniel Munoz makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 4.
  • 9' A quiet spell here at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 14' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marc Guehi, as he is very good at scoring at Selhurst Park with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
  • 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Crystal Palace FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 29' It looks surprising Manchester City FC does not make any changes. Ismaila Sarr has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' The Norway Erling Haaland breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 1-1!
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Manchester City FC that had 436 games and scored 1020 goals.
  • 40' With 2 assists to his name this season, Ilkay Gundogan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Crystal Palace FC.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crystal Palace FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
  • 55' Manchester City FC come into this ranked 4 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' Crystal Palace FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Maxence Lacroix on 56.
  • 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Eberechi Eze made 378 appearances and scored 63 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 66' Rico Lewis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 68' Rico Lewis does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
  • 70' Poor challenge from Rico Lewis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Eberechi Eze is replaced by Justin Devenny on 72 minute.
  • 77' Eddie Nketiah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ismaila Sarr at the 77 minute mark.
  • 79' Jeremy Doku is ready to make an impact after coming on for Savio at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Rico Lewis argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 86' Jack Grealish has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin De Bruyne on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Crystal Palace FC player a card on 90.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.83 Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Manchester City FC or Draw 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Crystal Palace FC32% Draw34% Manchester City FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Crystal Palace FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Manchester City FC
68%
Crystal Palace FC or Manchester City FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC19% Draw58% Manchester City FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.1%
0 – 1
14.6%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
2.3%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC

Handicap Crystal Palace FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% 91%
-1 9% 19% 72%
-0.5 28% 72%
+0.5 65% 35%
+1 65% 22% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
39%
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
44%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.