Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: Premier League Preview, Team News & Stats
The upcoming Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have intriguing statistics that could shape the outcome of this fixture.
Recent Performance Overview
Crystal Palace has not secured a victory against Manchester City at home in their last 10 Premier League matches, recording three draws and seven losses since their last win in April 2015. In contrast, Manchester City has only lost twice in their last 20 league encounters with Palace, boasting 13 wins and five draws.
Goals and Matches History
Historically, the last four Premier League meetings between these two teams have seen an abundance of goals. Each match featured at least four goals, including two 2-2 draws and City’s 4-2 and 5-2 victories. The only other similar streak occurred between Arsenal and Burnley from 1959 to 1961.
Scoring Trends
- Crystal Palace has opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes in four of their last six matches against City.
- Despite this fast start, they have not managed to win any of these matches, recording one draw and three losses.
Current Season Stats
This season, Crystal Palace has accumulated 26 points from 15 matches, marking their best start with seven wins, five draws, and three losses. This is double the points they had at the same stage last season. They are the first team since Newcastle United in the 2021-22 season to achieve such a dramatic improvement.
Manchester City’s Dominance
Manchester City currently leads the Premier League in scoring, netting 35 goals. They also have the highest expected goals (xG) tally at 30. With a current three-match winning streak, each victory has seen City score at least three goals.
Key Player Insights
Among Premier League players logging over 300 minutes this season, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki from Manchester City have created the most chances per 90 minutes, averaging 3.4. Cherki stands out with a notable assist rate, contributing to a goal every 80 minutes.
Crystal Palace’s Star
Eddie Nketiah leads Crystal Palace’s scoring efforts, with 21 of his 24 Premier League goals coming from London, the highest percentage of any player achieving 20 goals historically in the league. His recent scoring streak in the capital has been impressive, with his last 12 goals occurring there.
This clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is poised to be an exciting display of football. With both teams showcasing their scoring capabilities and significant player performances, the match promises to be a thrilling highlight in the Premier League calendar.
