Manchester United v Crystal Palace: Predictions, best bets and odds

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Predictions, best bets and odds (Premier League)
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Predictions, best bets and odds (Premier League)AFP

Manchester United are the only side yet to taste defeat in the Premier League in 2026 and will look to extend that run as they chase a first league double over Crystal Palace since 2017/18.

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After winning 2-1 at Selhurst Park in November, the Red Devils now have the chance to complete the job at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick’s side have picked up 22 points since Boxing Day (W6 D4), more than any other team in that period, while their home form has been transformed with 27 points from their last 12 league games at Old Trafford. 

Palace, though, have enjoyed recent success here, winning four of their last six away league games against United.

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Manchester United v Crystal Palace tips

•    Manchester United to win – 53/100 with Bet365

•    Dean Henderson to make 3+ saves – 2/5 with Bet365

•    Bryan Mbeumo to play 1+ shot on target – 9/50 with Bet365

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Manchester United to win 

United’s form makes them deserved favourites. They are unbeaten in ten league matches and have won all four of Carrick’s home league games in charge across his spells.

Palace’s away record against stronger opposition is less convincing. Twelve of their last 14 away league wins have come against sides starting the day in the bottom half, while they have just two wins in their last 26 on the road against top-six teams (D8 L16). 

With United’s home resurgence and superior recent consistency, United to win at 53/100 looks well supported.

Tip: Manchester United to win @ 53/100 

Bet explanation: This bet wins if Manchester United beats Crystal Palace regardless of the score.

Dean Henderson to make 3+ saves 

Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson has an excellent individual record against his former club, keeping three clean sheets in four Premier League meetings and averaging 3.8 saves per 90 minutes in those games. 

He made four saves in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Henderson made seven saves in their last Premier League game against Wolves and arrives in form.

Given United’s revived attack under Carrick, Henderson should be kept busy. Even if Palace struggle for territory, United’s consistent shot output makes 3+ saves at 2/5 a logical bet.

Tip: Dean Henderson to make 3+ saves @ 2/5 

Bet explanation: This bet wins if Dean Henderson makes at least three saves against Manchester United.

Bryan Mbeumo to play 1+ shot on target 

Bryan Mbeumo has been remarkably consistent at Old Trafford, registering at least one shot on target in all 11 of his Premier League home appearances for United. 

He averages 1.6 shots on target per 90 minutes on home soil this season. With Palace likely to concede possession and United dominating territory, Mbeumo should again find opportunities to test Henderson. 

His reliability in this market makes 1+ shot on target at 9/50 a strong supporting selection.

Tip: Bryan Mbeumo to play 1+ shot on target @ 9/50 

Bet explanation: This bet wins if Bryan Mbeumo play at least one shot on target against Crystal Palace.

Manchester United v Crystal Palace odds

•    Manchester United – 53/100 with Bet365

•    Draw – 7/2 with Bet365

•    Crystal Palace – 9/2 with Bet365

Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.

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