Manchester City v Crystal Palace prediction
Team pages: Manchester City · Crystal Palace · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Manchester City v Crystal Palace, Premier League on Sat, 17 Apr 2027 15:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Manchester City host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday 17 April (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 City have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Manchester City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Manchester City’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Manchester City have six wins, no draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.25 points per game, scoring 3.00 and conceding 1.63. Manchester City have scored 19 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Manchester City have conceded seven goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Both teams scored in eight of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Crystal Palace have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 2.43. Crystal Palace have scored nine goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Manchester City (first) and Crystal Palace (14th) are 14 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Manchester City the stronger side, 457 rating points above Crystal Palace (Manchester City 1990, Crystal Palace 1532, after at least 349 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Manchester City are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Crystal Palace. The most recent meeting, on 28 August 2026, finished Crystal Palace 1–4 Manchester City.
Team news
Predicted Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, R. Dias, M. Guéhi, J. Gvardiol, M. Nunes, A. Semenyo, E. Anderson, R. Cherki, E. Fernández, I. Ndiaye, E. Haaland — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Erling Haaland (6.1 per match over 10 appearances, 12 goals) and R. Cherki (5.1 per match over 11 appearances, six goals and two assists) have been Manchester City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Manchester City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Erling Haaland averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 1790 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. R. Cherki averages 3.0 key passes per 90 over 1197 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.
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, D. Kamada, 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.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Etihad Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Manchester City 4 · draws 1 · Crystal Palace 1 · 3.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Manchester City 4W 0D 1L · Crystal Palace 2W 1D 2L
Manchester City v Crystal Palace (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 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Manchester City for / against | Line | Crystal Palace for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 3.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.88 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.75 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.88 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.25 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.5 for · 9.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Manchester City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Semenyo n 8 | 76.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | — |
| Vitor Nunes n 8 | 57.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| N. O'Reilly n 8 | 52 | 1.5 | 0.2 | — |
| R. McAidoo n 6 | 41.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 | — |
| R. Aït-Nouri n 8 | 56.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland n 8 | 85.9 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| R. McAidoo n 6 | 41.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| P. Foden n 8 | 65.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| I. Ndiaye n 8 | 64.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| R. Cherki n 8 | 63.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland n 8 | 85.9 | 1.2 | 0 |
| P. Foden n 8 | 65.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| R. Cherki n 8 | 63.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| R. McAidoo n 6 | 41.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| A. Semenyo n 8 | 76.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Aït-Nouri n 8 | 56.5 | 4 |
| J. Gvardiol n 8 | 71.9 | 2.7 |
| A. Khusanov n 8 | 73.5 | 2.3 |
| E. Anderson n 8 | 73.1 | 2 |
| Allan Elias n 8 | 72.3 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Donnarumma n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
| G. Rulli n 8 | 80.1 | 1.7 |
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 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| I. Sarr n 8 | 58 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| D. Osorio n 8 | 54.3 | 2.3 | 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 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Manchester City v Crystal Palace — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-28 Crystal Palace 1–4 Manchester City
- 2026-05-13 Manchester City 3–0 Crystal Palace
- 2025-12-14 Crystal Palace 0–3 Manchester City
- 2025-05-17 Crystal Palace 1–0 Manchester City
- 2025-04-12 Manchester City 5–2 Crystal Palace
- 2024-12-07 Crystal Palace 2–2 Manchester City
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Crystal Palace?
- In their last 6 meetings, Manchester City won 4, Crystal Palace won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Manchester City and Crystal Palace?
- Recent form — Manchester City 4W 0D 1L; Crystal Palace 2W 1D 2L.
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