Crystal Palace vs Man City: Preview, Predictions, Lineups Revealed
Crystal Palace prepares to face Manchester City at Selhurst Park in a highly anticipated Premier League match on Sunday. This encounter marks the first meeting between the two since last season’s FA Cup final, where Palace emerged victorious, winning their first major trophy. The Eagles defeated City 1-0 at Wembley thanks to Eberechi Eze’s decisive goal.
Current Form and Team Updates
Manchester City enters the match looking to avenge their FA Cup defeat and solidify their position in the league. With four consecutive wins, including a recent triumph over Real Madrid, City is in formidable shape. They currently rank fourth in the Champions League and are close to Arsenal, the league leaders.
Conversely, Crystal Palace recently regained momentum with three straight victories after previously suffering two losses. They sit five points behind City, displaying resilience in the league with a commendable performance overall this season.
Head-to-Head Record
In the last five encounters, the teams have had varied results:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 30/11/25 | Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Manchester United |
| 03/12/25 | Burnley 0 – 1 Crystal Palace |
| 07/12/25 | Fulham 1 – 2 Crystal Palace |
| 10/12/25 | Real Madrid 1 – 2 Manchester City |
| 11/12/25 | Shelbourne 0 – 3 Manchester City |
Injury Updates
Crystal Palace will miss key wing-back Daniel Muñoz, who recently underwent knee surgery. His timeline for recovery is set for mid-January. Additionally, Cheick Doucouré, Caleb Kporha, and Chadi Riad will also not participate. There are doubts surrounding the availability of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr, both crucial to Palace’s attacking strategy.
On the other side, Manchester City will be without midfielder Rodri due to injury, along with Mateo Kovačić and defender John Stones, who is recovering from a muscle injury.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace
- Goalkeeper: Henderson
- Defense: Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi
- Midfield: Clyne, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell
- Forwards: Sarr, Pino, Mateta
Manchester City
- Goalkeeper: Donnarumma
- Defense: Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly
- Midfield: Nico, Silva, Reijnders, Cherki, Foden
- Forward: Haaland
Match Prediction
Despite Crystal Palace’s home advantage, their inconsistent record at Selhurst Park poses a challenge. With City in excellent form and boasting a strong offensive lineup, they are favored to win. The predicted outcome is a 2-0 victory for Manchester City.
