Thursday , 2 July 2026

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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC has kicked off!
  • 4' What a moment for Daniel Munoz! That strike on 4 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 9' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Will Hughes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Erling Haaland makes it 1-1.
  • 35' It’s high time Pep Guardiola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crystal Palace FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 55' Manchester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' A goal from the France international Maxence Lacroix! He fires home on 56 to make it 2-1!
  • 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 68' GOAL! Rico Lewis fires home to make it 2-2!
  • 70' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rico Lewis on 70 minutes.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Eberechi Eze as he leaves the pitch. Justin Devenny steps in for Crystal Palace FC.
  • 77' Eddie Nketiah is replacing Ismaila Sarr for the Crystal Palace FC side.
  • 79' Another substitution for Manchester City FC to replace Savio by Jeremy Doku on 79 minute.
  • 84' Rico Lewis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Jack Grealish. He replaces Kevin De Bruyne on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Crystal Palace FC player a card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

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.