Crystal Palace prepare to host Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League early kick-off, with the Eagles looking to extend their impressive home form against a struggling United side.
Team Form and League Standings
Manchester United's five-game unbeaten run ended abruptly with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to 10-man Everton on Monday. The loss, which marked Everton's first victory at Old Trafford since August 1992, leaves United sitting five places and two points below their upcoming opponents.
Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace have enjoyed an excellent start to the season, winning five, drawing five and losing just two of their opening 12 league matches. Those defeats came away at Everton and Arsenal, but Palace enter this contest with two wins and a draw from their last three league games, positioning them fifth in the table and just three points behind second-placed Chelsea.
Historical Context and Key Statistics
The historical data makes grim reading for Manchester United supporters. Palace have won their last three home matches against United, with the visitors' last victory at Selhurst Park dating back to July 2020 when the now-departed duo of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both scored in a 2-0 win.
Even more concerning for United is their failure to score in each of their last four meetings with Palace. The only times they've failed to score in five consecutive league games against a single opponent were against Blackburn (1920-1922) and Everton (1971-1973).
United's away form compounds their problems, having won just one of their last 11 Premier League away fixtures, drawing four and losing six. That solitary victory came at Anfield last month, followed by 2-2 draws at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
Betting Tips and Predictions
With Palace keeping four clean sheets in a row in the league and United's scoring drought against them, the value bet appears to be Crystal Palace to win to nil at 15/4 with William Hill.
Jean-Philippe Mateta presents another compelling betting opportunity. The French striker has scored three goals in his last three appearances against United, including both goals in last season's 2-0 win at Old Trafford. He also found the net in Palace's last victory over United at Selhurst Park in May 2024. With 10 goals for club and country this season, Mateta to score at any time at 6/5 with Betfred offers excellent value.
Team News and Responsible Gambling
Both managers will assess their squads ahead of Sunday's early kick-off, with team news expected closer to matchday. Ladbrokes are offering new customers £30 in free bets when they sign up and bet £5 on any Crystal Palace vs Manchester United market with odds of 1/2 or greater.
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