Premier League· Season 2025
Match Summary
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by A. Semenyo 32′, O. Marmoush 40′, Savinho 84′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 73% possession while Crystal Palace held 27%. Manchester City had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Crystal Palace. Expected goals: Manchester City 1.66 — Crystal Palace 0.73. Manchester City made 5 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Manchester City and Crystal Palace — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: P. Foden
assist: P. Foden
Match Statistics
Manchester City had 73% possession against Crystal Palace's 27%. Manchester City registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Crystal Palace managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–4. Fouls committed: 10–7.
Lineups
Manchester City lined up in a 4-2-2-2 formation under Pep Guardiola, while Crystal Palace deployed a 5-4-1 under Oliver Glasner.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Manchester City is 7.12, compared to 6.81 for Crystal Palace. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Manchester City's highest-rated starter is P. Foden (7.14), while Crystal Palace's best-rated player is D. Henderson (6.94).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Manchester City have contributed 11 goals and 9 assists this season, led by B. Silva (6G). Crystal Palace's starters account for 21 goals and 12 assists, spearheaded by J. Mateta (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Manchester City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Crystal Palace's 5-man backline averaging 6.87. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Manchester City field 4 midfielders averaging 7.12, versus Crystal Palace's 4 rated 6.72. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Manchester City start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Crystal Palace averaging 6.73. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Manchester City and 75% for Crystal Palace. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Manchester City's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 53 for Crystal Palace. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Manchester City's starting XI is 28.0 (youngest: P. Foden (25), oldest: B. Silva (31)), while Crystal Palace average 26.2 (youngest: J. Canvot (19), oldest: J. Lerma (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Manchester City's starters average 29 league appearances each, versus 31 for Crystal Palace. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Pep Guardiola
Substitutes
Coach: Oliver Glasner
Rivalry since 2013
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results· 28
Manchester City and Crystal Palace have met 28 times — Manchester City won 19, Crystal Palace won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 91 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (68 for the home side, 23 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (39%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (64%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Crystal Palace show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Winner: Manchester City
Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester City
- DoubtfulRodri
- DoubtfulRodri
Crystal Palace
- DoubtfulC. Doucoure
- DoubtfulE. Guessand
- DoubtfulE. Nketiah
- DoubtfulB. Sosa
- DoubtfulC. Doucoure
- DoubtfulE. Guessand
- DoubtfulE. Nketiah
- DoubtfulB. Sosa
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Manchester City
1.35
1xBet
Draw
6.50
Betfair
Crystal Palace
10.00
Unibet
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.6
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (79%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.0%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.20 | 7.50 | 12.00 |
| Max | 1.20 | 7.50 | 12.00 |
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Manchester City
Away Record: Crystal Palace
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026