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Sunday brings a mouth-watering five-match programme from the English Premier League, with some important games at both ends of the table. The action begins in London at 12:00 GMT when Crystal Palace roll out the red carpet for big-name opponents, Manchester United. Will the Cottagers make home advantage count and win in front of a live TV audience?
The visitors lost at home less than a week ago. Ruben Amorim's Red Devils find themselves five places beneath their opponents in the table as a result. All the pressure is on those camped in the away dressing room before kick off, with an important three points required to get their campaign back on track. Do you expect Man Utd to return to winning ways?
Experienced football betting writer Frank Monkhouse uses the latest stats and trends available on the Flashscore app to create his Crystal Palace vs Manchester United preview and predictions. Keep reading as he dissects the recent form of both clubs, analyses the head-to-head, highlights the most relevant betting markets, and settles on three best bets.
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd tips
Under 3.5 goals @ 4/9 (bet365)
Man Utd win or draw @ 8/15 (bet365)
Man Utd win to nil @ 9/2 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Follow the head-to-head stats
Crystal Palace enter matchday 13 of the English Premier League season in fifth place. The Eagles are only a point behind Aston Villa and the top four, with three points needed to match neighbours Chelsea in second. The locals boast stats of five wins, five draws, and two defeats, scoring 16 goals and conceding nine. They're also unbeaten in their previous three.
Manchester United looked to have turned the corner and were back in the race for a top-four finish following an improved run of results. That was until they ran into a resurgent Everton and former manager David Moyes on Monday evening at Old Trafford. United kicked off as hot favourites to win with all major sportsbooks, but lost 1-0 to the ten men of the Toffees.
For our first Crystal Palace vs Manchester United prediction, we're following the clues offered by the head-to-head. You can back under 3.5 goals as a single or add it to your weekend accumulators. The same bet would've landed you a profit in nine of the previous ten meetings, a run stretching back to March 2021. I expect more of the same on Sunday.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 4/9 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Crystal Palace vs Man Utd ends with fewer than four goals from both teams combined, you'll secure a profit.
Visitors to bounce back
Our second bet on Sunday's spectacle from south-east London sees us pick sides. We're backing Manchester United or draw in the double chance market, available on the bet365 mobile app and website. If Man Utd avoid defeat, you'll boost your balance. Interestingly, a 0-0 draw pays the same as a 5-1 away win. Anything but victory for Palace suits us just fine.
Crystal Palace are no pushovers, especially on their patch with the crowd behind them. However, the locals have already been involved in an energy-sapping week. They went to Molineaux last Saturday, where they defeated EPL bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0. Palace then flew to France to play Strasbourg in the Europa Conference League on Thursday evening.
Despite that high-profile loss to Everton on Monday, Man Utd's recent form gives followers good reason to be confident. The Red Devils have won three and drawn two of their previous six, beating Brighton, Liverpool, and Sunderland. The visitors also enjoyed a free midweek, giving them plenty of time to prepare for an assault on the Eagles in London.
Tip: Man Utd or draw @ 8/15 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You'll see a return on your bet if Manchester United can avoid defeat on Sunday afternoon in London.
Aim for a big win
Our third and final prediction in Sunday's early kick-off comes with the highest odds attached. We've saved the best for last, but will need a rub of the green to get this one home and hosed as a winner. Bet on Manchester United to beat Crystal Palace without conceding a goal. You'll find this approach in the 'win to nil' market at all major sportsbooks.
We're taking a gamble here, backing a United side that's winless in three and lost at home to an opponent with ten men. Again, the stats suggest we're looking in the right direction. At least one team failed to score in each of the last five games involving these teams. I also expect Palace to struggle with a hectic schedule, playing their second game in three days.
Monday's loss to Everton was a huge disappointment for all connected to Old Trafford, but they must dust themselves down. It's a long season filled with ups and downs. Most good sides don't go through a campaign unbeaten, but are able to respond to defeat with a positive result. Man Utd know they must improve defensively, and I believe they will.
Tip: Man Utd win to nil @ 9/2 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Man Utd to win and also keep a clean sheet at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd odds
Crystal Palace win @ 7/5 (bet365)
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.