Crystal Palace v Manchester City: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Manchester City's winless run finally came to an end when they beat Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, but they could be in for a difficult afternoon at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Hosts Crystal Palace secured three points at Ipswich in the first round of midweek Premier League games this season.

The Eagles have proven a tough nut to crack under Oliver Glasner, but their lack of wins is a concern and they head into this clash 17th in the table and just three points above the drop zone.

The visitors, despite their win on Wednesday, sit nine points adrift of top spot after a disastrous autumn period, but Pep Guardiola will be hoping to get his side fully back on track in a crucial and busy December.

Crystal Palace v Manchester City betting tips and predictions

Crystal Palace win or draw double chance - 13/10

A Jean-Phillipe Mateta goal settled things at Portman Road on Wednesday as Crystal Palace secured a well-earned win at Ipswich, pushing them three points clear of the drop zone and providing a much-needed confidence boost for Glasner’s side.

Despite their sub-par standing in the table, Saturday’s hosts have only lost six of their 17 competitive games this season and only one of those has come in their last seven outings.

Crystal Palace’s main issue has been going the extra mile to win games, but the underlying figures suggest that they should be able to find their rhythm before long.

They have only had more than a 1.0 expected goals deficit in two of their 14 Premier League fixtures and they have won on expected goals in five of these. 

City ended a seven-game winless run against a declining Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, but they find themselves down in fourth and nine points off league-leaders Liverpool.

Guardiola’s side have lost six of their last eight competitive games and each of their last five away games, including shock defeats at Bournemouth, Sporting, and Brighton.

Crystal Palace held Chelsea and Manchester United to draws in September, limited leaders Liverpool to a 1-0 win in October, and beat Spurs at Selhurst Park later that month, so they look good value to pile the misery on the ailing Citizens.

Under 2.5 goals - 6/5

City may have put three past Forest on Wednesday, but they have struggled for goals on the road recently and the Eagles have shown they know how to keep things tight against top-quality opposition.

Crystal Palace limited Chelsea and Liverpool to a single goal earlier this season and kept clean sheets against Tottenham and Manchester United.

There have been under 2.5 goals in 10 of their 14 top flight games this term, and they can hold a Manchester City side that have scored just four goals in their last five away games at bay.

Will Hughes to be booked - 3/1

Crystal Palace midfielder Will Hughes has only started seven Premier League games this season, but he has still managed to pick up six bookings and he looks good value to get into trouble again on Saturday.

The 29-year-old’s sixth booking of the season came at Portman Road on Wednesday and, despite his ill-discipline, his performances have earned him a regular place in Glasner’s starting line-up.

Hughes has started his club’s last three Premier League fixtures and has been carded in four of his last six competitive appearances while he faces a Manchester City side that have seen their opponents booked 38 times in 14 games this term.

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Crystal Palace v Manchester City odds

Crystal Palace -17/4
Draw - 3/1
Manchester City - 4/7

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