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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 2, 2025

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 2, 2025

Manchester United will look to extend their winning streak to four matches when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm UK time. The Red Devils aim to climb the Premier League table, while Palace look to maintain their impressive away form.


Interesting Fact:

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last three Premier League matches against Manchester United, keeping clean sheets in each of those encounters.


Team Analysis

Manchester United

Manchester United are 12th in the Premier League table with 29 points, trailing fifth-placed Newcastle United by 12 points. Despite their struggles, they have shown recent improvement, winning their last three matches in all competitions.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-L-D
  • Last match: 1-0 win vs Fulham

Key Players:

  • Amad Diallo: United’s top scorer this season with six league goals.
  • Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese playmaker has contributed five goals and several key assists.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Luke Shaw (doubtful, hamstring)
  • Jonny Evans (out, unspecified injury)
  • Mason Mount (out, long-term injury)

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace sit 13th in the table with 27 points and are on a strong run away from home, unbeaten in their last seven away matches.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: L-D-W-W-D
  • Last match: 1-2 loss vs Brentford

Key Players:

  • Jean-Philippe Mateta: Palace’s leading scorer with eight league goals.
  • Eberechi Eze: A creative spark in the attack, capable of game-changing moments.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Chadi Riad (out, long-term injury)
  • Adam Wharton (doubtful, groin strain)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Crystal Palace have had the upper hand in recent meetings, avoiding defeat in their last three matches against Manchester United.

Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 2024: Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester United
  • May 2024: Crystal Palace 2-0 Manchester United
  • Jan 2024: Manchester United 0-2 Crystal Palace

Key Stats:

  • Manchester United have not scored against Crystal Palace in their last three meetings.
  • Palace have the best defensive away record in the Premier League, conceding only 11 goals on the road.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Manchester United 1-1 Crystal Palace

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Given Palace’s defensive solidity and United’s inconsistent form, a closely contested draw is likely.


Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Jean-Philippe Mateta

Possible Lineups

Manchester United (3-4-2-1):
Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Diallo, Mainoo; Zirkzee

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Esse, Eze; Mateta


Hot Stat

Crystal Palace have not lost an away Premier League match since October 2024.

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