Verdict: Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League duties on Sunday afternoon, Manchester United will welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford.
Manchester United
Starting with the hosts, while Manchester United might have struggled to find top gear with much stability, the Red Devils have started to show some signs of life. Getting a new era back underway in November following Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford, the former Sporting Lisbon boss has seen his squad win five of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Last seen earlier in the week officially booking their Europa League top-eight finish as they claimed a 2-0 victory away at Romanian outfit FCSB, Man United must keep up their recent charge here. Still battling it out in the bottom-half of the Premier League table and breaking plenty of unwanted records this season, Sunday’s hosts will know the importance of avoiding a potential banana skin this weekend.
Manchester United Team News
While Marcus Rashford might still remain in the red half of Manchester, the England international is not expected to be included in Amorim’s squad here. Likewise, the duo of Luke Shaw and former Chelsea star Mason Mount remain on the sidelines with respective injury issues.
Settling for a spot on the bench away at FCSB earlier in the week, number one goalkeeper Andre Onana will return between the sticks at Old Trafford. Despite failing to notch a Premier League strike since the start of December, Rasmus Hojlund will be hoping to keep his spot leading the line.
Crystal Palace
As for the visitors, eventually falling to a 2-1 loss at home against Brentford last weekend, Crystal Palace will be seeking an immediate response here. While the Eagles might have shown a straight of issues when opening up the 2024/25 campaign, Oliver Glasner’s side have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Skyrocketing themselves away from a Premier League relegation scrap, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has seen his squad suffer just a single defeat from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Last seen on their travels claiming a rugged 2-0 victory away at West Ham, Crystal Palace have remarkably not suffered a single Premier League defeat away from Selhurst Park since a 1-0 loss away at Nottingham Forest on October 21st.
Crystal Palace Team News
Not making a single appearance across any competition since the end of October, England international Adam Wharton remains on the sidelines with a groin issue. Sustaining a long-term knee injury last week, Cheick Doucoure is set to miss the remainder of the season.
Notching a Premier League brace away at West Ham on January 18th and recording four goals in as many top-flight appearances, Jean-Philippe Mateta will play a leading role here. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will start between the sticks on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester United and Crystal Palace met for their reverse Premier League meeting on September 21st, Sunday’s opponents played out a 0-0 stalemate at Selhurst Park.
- The Eagles have collected seven points from their previous three Premier League showdowns against Man United.
- Crystal Palace have not suffered a single Premier League defeat on their travels since October 21st.
- Manchester United have won five of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
- Sunday’s hosts have recorded back-to-back clean sheets for the first time since Amorim’s arrival.
Conclusion
While Manchester United might have managed to win five of their previous six appearances across all competitions, Amorim’s side have struggled to find top gear with much stability. While Crystal Palace might have watched their extended flurry come to an abrupt end last weekend, the Eagles have gained a reputation for their rugged success outside of south London. Likewise, playing out a 0-0 stalemate when they welcomed Man United to Selhurst Park on September 21st, they have collected seven points from their previous three meetings against the Premier League giants.
Verdict: Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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