Get the latest predictions, team news and betting tips for the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on Saturday 12th April (12:30pm BST).
Tip 1
Palace have netted two goals in three of their last five against Man City, two of which Oliver Glasner has been responsible for overseeing in December’s 2-2 draw after a 2-2 draw at this venue the prior December.
11/15 of Premier League visitors to the Etihad this campaign have breached the home side’s goal, while Arsenal, Fulham, Tottenham, Man United, Liverpool and Brighton have all scored at least twice.
The Eagles have been formidable on the road in the 2024/25 season, losing only three away league matches, going 10 unbeaten currently and scoring in nine of those, including each of the last five, which involved visits to Craven Cottage and the Vitality Stadium.
A forward three of Mateta, Eze and Sarr have also mustered 35 goal contributions across the league campaign, making them more than capable of hitting this mark with their side on the ascendency.
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Tip 2
Palace’s top goalscorer netted his 16th goal of the season last weekend in the 2-1 win over Brighton.
That means he now has five in his last six in the top tier and nine in his last 13 appearances across all competitions.
The Frenchman also has two in his last three against Pep Guardiola’s side, having bagged home and away last term.
Sarr and Eze have contributed 11 league assists between them and should provide the striker with ample service through deadly attacks on the break in Manchester.
City played out an uneventful 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United last Sunday at Old Trafford, however, that means the reigning champions are now unbeaten in four following the defeat to Nottingham Forest on the 8th March.
Guardiola is still unable to call upon the services of John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji, who joins long-term absentee Rodri and new addition Erling Haaland on the injury table.
Man City Predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush.
The Eagles recovered from their midweek stutter in a 1-1 draw with Southampton by beating rivals Brighton in a thrilling contest which saw three goals, three red cards and an abundance of drama.
Palace have three confirmed players out through injury in Cheick Doucoure, Maxence Lacroix and Chadi Riad, while Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guehi will serve the sit out the first fixture of their three-game suspensions.
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Ward, Lerma, Chilwell; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.
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