Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

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Fixture: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Date: Saturday 12 April 2025
Kick-off: 12:30 BST
Venue: Etihad Stadium

The match at the Etihad Stadium promises to be an intriguing battle. Manchester City, despite their injury concerns, will look to dominate possession and create chances through their creative midfielders. However, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Crystal Palace's in-form attackers.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will aim to capitalise on their recent momentum and solid defensive structure. They will likely look to hit City on the counter-attack, utilising the pace and skill of players like Eze and Sarr.

Match Prediction: Given the current form and the home advantage, Manchester City might edge this encounter, but it will be a close contest. A predicted scoreline could be Manchester City 2-1 Crystal Palace.

Manchester City's recent form has been a mix of resilience and inconsistency. Their last five matches have seen them draw 0-0 against Manchester United, secure a 2-0 victory over Leicester City, draw 2-2 with Brighton, suffer a 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, and clinch a 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur. 

Despite the absence of key players due to injuries, City have shown their ability to adapt and compete at a high level, though their defensive frailties have been exposed at times.

Last 5 league matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Manchester United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester City (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Brighton (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Tottenham (A)
  

Crystal Palace have been in impressive form, winning four of their last five league matches. Their recent results include a 2-1 victory over Brighton, a 1-1 draw with Southampton, a 1-0 win against Ipswich Town, a 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa, and a 2-0 victory over Fulham. 

The Eagles have demonstrated a strong attacking prowess and a solid defensive structure, making them a formidable opponent for any team.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Brighton (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Ipswich (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (A)
  

Recent encounters between Manchester City and Crystal Palace have been closely contested, with both teams showing they can challenge each other. The last five meetings have resulted in:

• Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City
• Crystal Palace 2-4 Manchester City
• Manchester City 2-2 Crystal Palace
  
• Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City
  
• Manchester City 4-2 Crystal Palace
  

Historically, Manchester City have dominated this fixture, but Crystal Palace have shown they can hold their own and even secure points against the reigning champions.

• Rodri (Knee) - His absence could impact City's midfield control and defensive stability.
  
• Manuel Akanji (Abductor) - His injury might force a reshuffle in the backline.
• John Stones (Thigh) - Another key defender out, potentially weakening City's defense.
• Nathan Ake (Foot) - His absence adds to the defensive concerns.
• Erling Haaland (Ankle) - Without their top scorer, City's attacking threat is significantly reduced.
  

• Cheick Doucoure (Knee) - His absence could affect Palace's midfield dynamism.
• Chadi Riad (Knee) - Another blow to the midfield, potentially impacting their defensive solidity.
• Chris Richards (Calf) - His injury might force changes in the backline.
  
• Marc Guehi - Suspended
  
• Eddie Nketiah - Suspended
  

Ederson; Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Doku, De Bruyne, Silva; Marmoush

Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Ward; Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Munoz; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

• Ruben Dias vs Jean-Philippe Mateta: A crucial duel at the back, with Dias needing to be at his best to contain Mateta's goal-scoring threat.
• Omar Marmoush vs Maxence Lacroix: With Haaland out, Marmoush will be City's main attacking outlet, and Lacroix will be tasked with neutralising him.
• Eberechi Eze vs Mateo Kovacic: Eze's creativity will be vital for Palace, and Kovacic will need to disrupt his play to control the midfield.
  

Manchester City have won 17 of their 29 Premier League matches against Crystal Palace, with Palace securing just four victories in this fixture. Crystal Palace's last victory at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League came in 2021, a 2-0 win that remains one of the most memorable upsets in recent years.

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