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Manchester United FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sun 5 Dec 2021 · 14:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Crystal Palace FCPremier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Derek Eaton
  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Lee Betts

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Crystal Palace FC H 1–0 W
02 Dec Arsenal FC H 3–2 W
28 Nov Chelsea FC A 1–1 D
23 Nov Villarreal CF A 2–0 W
20 Nov Watford FC A 1–4 L
06 Nov Manchester City FC H 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Manchester United FC A 0–1 L
30 Nov Leeds United FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Aston Villa FC H 1–2 L
20 Nov Burnley FC A 3–3 D
06 Nov Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 2–0 W
30 Oct Manchester City FC A 2–0 W

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Crystal Palace FC
#10 Position #22
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

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts). Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Old Trafford. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The travelling Crystal Palace FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' Nathaniel Clyne has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' Michael Olise needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 46' Crystal Palace FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Crystal Palace FC backline.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 62' Mason Greenwood is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jadon Sancho at the 62 minute mark.
  • 66' Odsonne Edouard gets the nod from Crystal Palace FC. He replaces Christian Benteke and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' Crystal Palace FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 72' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
  • 76' Anthony Elanga is replacing Marcus Rashford for the Manchester United FC side.
  • 77' Manchester United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Fred on 77.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Scott McTominay is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 81.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Jordan Ayew as he leaves the pitch. Michael Olise steps in for Crystal Palace FC.
  • 86' Manchester United FC make a change. Bruno Fernandes trudges off to be replaced by Donny van de Beek on 86 minutes.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Victor Nilsson-Lindelof.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.65 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.54 Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 78%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC38% Draw39% Crystal Palace FC23%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes22% 0% No78%
Avg goals/match: 1.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 67%
33%
± 1.5 34%
66%
± 2.5 13%
87%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
62%
Manchester United FC or Crystal Palace FC
61%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC18% Draw69% Crystal Palace FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
14.6%
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 1
3.7%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 0
1.2%
2 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
0.8%
0 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Crystal Palace FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 22% 70%
-0.5 30% 70%
+0.5 77% 23%
+1 77% 18% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
59%
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
53%

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