Crystal Palace v Manchester United prediction
Team pages: Crystal Palace · Manchester United · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Crystal Palace v Manchester United, Premier League on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Crystal Palace host Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Crystal Palace have conceded 17 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). 12 of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Manchester United are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in eight of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Crystal Palace have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 2.13 and conceding 1.50. Crystal Palace have scored nine goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Eight of Manchester United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Manchester United’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Manchester United have one win, four draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.14. Manchester United have scored 10 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Manchester United have conceded 10 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Crystal Palace (14th) and Manchester United (13th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Manchester United the stronger side, 127 rating points above Crystal Palace (Manchester United 1660, Crystal Palace 1532, after at least 349 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 1 March 2026, finished Manchester United 2–1 Crystal Palace.
Team news
Predicted Crystal Palace XI (3-4-2-1): W. Benítez, C. Richards, J. Canvot, T. Tomiyasu, A. Wharton, T. Mitchell, A. Khalaili, Q. Timber, J. Lerma, Y. Pino, J. Strand Larsen — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Daichi Kamada (4.0 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and three assists) and Anan Khalaili (3.9 per match over nine appearances, one goal) have been Crystal Palace’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Crystal Palace (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Daichi Kamada averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1259 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Anan Khalaili averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 880 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): S. Lammens, H. Maguire, L. Martínez, D. Dalot, L. Shaw, B. Fernandes, Y. Tielemans, B. Mbeumo, K. Mainoo, M. Rashford, M. Cunha — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Youri Tielemans (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, three assists) and Bruno Fernandes (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, four goals and one assist) have been Manchester United’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Manchester United (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Youri Tielemans averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1740 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Bruno Fernandes averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 1766 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Selhurst Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Crystal Palace 3 · draws 1 · Manchester United 2 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Crystal Palace 2W 1D 2L · Manchester United 0W 3D 2L
Crystal Palace v Manchester United (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Crystal Palace for / against | Line | Manchester United for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.75 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.63 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.88 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.75 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.5 for · 9.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.13 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Crystal Palace
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Osorio n 8 | 54.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 | — |
| Z. Gozo n 8 | 55.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Lerma n 8 | 51.9 | 2 | 0.4 | — |
| H. Ahanor n 8 | 60 | 1.9 | 1.5 | — |
| W. Hughes n 8 | 42.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mateta n 8 | 32.1 | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 51.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| I. Sarr n 8 | 58 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| D. Osorio n 8 | 54.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 32.6 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Sarr n 8 | 58 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| J. Mateta n 8 | 32.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| D. Kamada n 8 | 67 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 59.5 | 0.6 | 0 |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 32.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Óscar Mingueza n 8 | 33.6 | 3.7 |
| Z. Gozo n 8 | 55.9 | 3.2 |
| T. Mitchell n 8 | 86.4 | 2.9 |
| W. Hughes n 8 | 42.3 | 2.7 |
| J. Canvot n 8 | 80.8 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Henderson n 8 | 82.1 | 3.3 |
| W. Benítez n 8 | 93.8 | 3.2 |
Manchester United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 3.1 | 2 | — |
| S. Lacey n 7 | 24.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| C. Baleba n 8 | 66.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 56.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Zirkzee n 8 | 24.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lacey n 7 | 24.6 | 3.1 | 1 |
| J. Zirkzee n 8 | 24.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| A. Diallo n 8 | 50.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| M. Rashford n 8 | 62.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Šeško n 8 | 42.4 | 1.1 | 0 |
| A. Diallo n 8 | 50.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 56.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| B. Mbeumo n 8 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Mount n 8 | 42.6 | 4.5 |
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 4.3 |
| H. Amass n 8 | 71.5 | 3.3 |
| Andrey Santos n 8 | 48.1 | 3.3 |
| Y. Tielemans n 8 | 82.4 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Lammens n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
| K. Darlow n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Crystal Palace v Manchester United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-01 Manchester United 2–1 Crystal Palace
- 2025-11-30 Crystal Palace 1–2 Manchester United
- 2025-02-02 Manchester United 0–2 Crystal Palace
- 2024-09-21 Crystal Palace 0–0 Manchester United
- 2024-05-06 Crystal Palace 4–0 Manchester United
- 2023-09-30 Manchester United 0–1 Crystal Palace
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Manchester United?
- In their last 6 meetings, Crystal Palace won 3, Manchester United won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Crystal Palace and Manchester United?
- Recent form — Crystal Palace 2W 1D 2L; Manchester United 0W 3D 2L.
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