Crystal Palace vs Manchester City FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Premier League fans are in for a treat as Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park for a top-four showdown. Scheduled for a 7:30 PM IST kickoff on Sunday, both sides arrive buzzing with momentum after impressive comeback wins in their most recent matches—setting the stage for a fiery, confidence-filled contest.

Current Standings: City have the upper hand in the table, sitting second with 31 points, while Palace aren’t far behind in fourth on 26.

Head-to-Head Record: In 30  matches that have been played between the teams, City holds a big advantage in this rivalry with a 18-4 win-loss record. 

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Crystal Palace Preview

For the Eagles, the win over Fulham was another showcase of their rock-solid defensive form. Despite giving up 63% possession, Palace kept the Cottagers to just 0.76 xG and a single goal, while making the most of their own chances with two goals from 1.65 xG. 

They even created twice as many big chances—and Marc Guehi’s late header sealed it, perfectly capturing the team’s resilience. That victory marked Palace’s seventh of the campaign, and under Glasner they’ve now collected 57 points—bettered only by Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City in that span. It’s a clear sign of how far they’ve come, and exactly why City will approach Sunday’s clash with real caution.

Stats that matter

1. Palace’s 26 points so far this season has been the most they have accumulated over the first 15 matches of any Premier League campaign.
2. 17 of Palace’s last 20 league wins have come when they had less than 50% of possession in a game, while 13 of those have come in 2025.
3. Marc Guehi has the third-best duel success rate of any central defender in the Premier League this season (66.7 per cent). 

Team News 

Palace have been hit with a major setback as Daniel Munoz, who already sat out the Fulham clash, is now expected to miss six weeks after knee surgery. Adding to the concern, Ismaïla Sarr is still a doubtful starter for the weekend fixture. 

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (Goalkeeper); Richards, Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Clyne (Defenders); Adam Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell (Midfielders); Nketieh, Yeremy Pino, Mateta (Forwards). 

Manchester City FC Preview

After that nine-goal chaos against Fulham, Manchester City snapped back to business with a calm, commanding 3–0 win over Sunderland. It was vintage City: 64% possession, 18 shots, just one allowed on target, and goals spread across Foden, Gvardiol, and Dias. Even more encouraging for Pep, the team cruised without needing a big night from Haaland—proof their attack can function along just fine without him carrying the load.

More importantly, City’s recent surge has cut Arsenal’s lead to just two points. But their real test lies away from home, where they’ve stumbled lately with two defeats before that wild win over Fulham—a game that could’ve swung either way. And Selhurst Park is no easy destination. So Guardiola’s side should expect a proper examination on Sunday.

Stats that matter 

1. Currently Manchester City tops the scoring charts for the most number of goals (35) in the league this season and also lead in terms of xG (30.0).
2. Man City have managed to win their last three  Premier League fixtures by netting at least three goals.
3. Phil Foden has managed to score in the last three games for City and has now tallied  five goals with two braces. 

Team News 

Aside from Rodri and Mateo Kovacic, Manchester City have no major injury concerns or suspensions heading into the clash with Crystal Palace. 

Manchester City Probable XI - Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly (Defenders); Gonzalez, Reijnders, Silva(Midfielders); Foden, Haaland, Doku (Forwards).

CRYSTAL PALACE vs MANCHESTER CITY FC
Winning Prediction

Crystal Palace may be tough to break down at Selhurst Park, but turning that resilience into wins has been a challenge—just two victories from seven home games, along with four draws. More importantly, they haven’t beaten Manchester City at home in their last 11 Premier League meetings, a worrying trend ahead of Sunday. 

With Man City riding high in confidence, especially after their impressive Champions League win at the Bernabéu, it’s hard to look past Guardiola’s side taking all three points. 

Manchester City to Win (2-1)

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