Crystal Palace vs Manchester City — Prediction & Betting Tips

Crystal Palace take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Friday, 28 August 2026 at Selhurst Park. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.

In their last 15 meetings, Crystal Palace have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 8 against Manchester City. These fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

Defensively, Crystal Palace kept 3 clean sheets and Manchester City kept 6 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.