Crystal Palace vs Manchester Utd prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-05-05 19:00.
[p]Though they dropped points last time out, Crystal Palace were still able to extend their unbeaten to four matches (W3, D1), as the Eagles’ strong start to life under Oliver Glasner continues. The Austrian has certainly helped make them a more entertaining side for the neutral in particular, especially on home soil where they’ve netted 20 times across their last eight Premier League outings (W5, D1, L2) – 13 of which came whilst Glasner has been in charge.[/p]
[p]Palace head into their penultimate home fixture of the campaign chasing three successive league wins at Selhurst Park for the first time since October 2022. Manchester United would ordinarily present stiff opposition to that, but the Eagles may be primed to take advantage of their inconsistent opponents, and if successful, would secure a winning league double over the Red Devils for the first time ever![/p]
[p]After disappointing supporters on the pitch with a dour 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Burnley last week, Manchester United have spent the week in the headlines again, with the new ownership hierarchy reportedly ready to sanction a fire sale of the squad in the summer. That should come as no surprise after a catastrophic season that leaves the Red Devils realistically just aiming for a top-six finish and UEFA Europa League football at best.[/p]
[p]To achieve even that, ending a four-match winless run in Premier League away matches (D2, L2) – their joint-worst run under Erik ten Hag – will be pivotal. United may not be so confident of achieving that though, having failed to win any of their last three trips to Selhurst Park (D2, L1), while just one of their previous ten league visits to London has ended in victory (D3, L6).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Fresh off scoring one of the best goals of the Premier League season, Jeffrey Schlupp could be in line for a recall to the Palace starting XI against a side he’s faced more than any other in his career (W5, D5, L11). For United, Rasmus Højlund could make an early impact as eight of his last 11 goals for the club have arrived inside the first 30 minutes.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Palace have conceded a third of their Premier League goals (19/57) beyond the 80th minute.[/p]